I run, therefore I fart.....
ScottyNoHotty
Posts: 1,957 Member
Why am i persecuted in the gym for farting on the treadmill? Its a natural function and the movement of your body helps things move along. How is this any different from the women who bathe in perfume and then stink up the place ( and burn my eyes and throat ) when they exercise?? Anyone else have a problem with this? I'm not embarassed by it, but I've actually had people tell me off......
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Other than the fact that farting in public is generally frowned upon, I just say "meh".
My only suggestion here is "never trust a fart" when running. Ever. One day you will lose the bet. Trust me on this. It is not fun.0 -
Lol (sorry, I couldn't help laughing). It depends... if it's something that can't be controlled then don't worry about it. Just let the person know it's an accident and things happen when you run. However, if they're incredibly loud or stink really bad, then I could see their point. Things happen in gyms and a lot of it isn't pretty (farts, B.O. etc. Etc.).
I run outside by myself when the weather is nice, so I don't share your problem. Besides, the place I run by has cows so it masks any smell I may make.0 -
I fart whilst running..
Jump roping.
Benching
And squatting.
Less so with dead lifting but whatever I'm just a gassy gurl.
Tough titties for anyone else.0 -
How the heck did they notice? My gym is usually pretty noisy in the cardio section, especially the treadmill area. Are these earth shakers?0
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Just speaking for myself here...I guess when I'm running and taking in deep breaths I don't care to take in someone else's an*l air.0
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If you are breathing through your nose, and can thus detect the smell of fart, you probably aren't running hard enough
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A polite individual will say "excuse me" if they do this. If you don't say "excuse me" and you're just blowing butt gas all over the place, then I don't think it should come as a surprise if people object. No one wants to breathe that in; it's nasty. Maybe try going to the can before your workout and attempt to push out any possible, uh, offenders first.0
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Threads like this make me glad I have my own treadmill and indoor bike setup. I can stink as I please.
Now if I could just get the funds together to get an Endless Pool installed in my basement I will never need to go to the gym again!0 -
Nothing worse then flatulence on a heavy protein day... good Lord I can't even stand my own on those days.0
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They actually do make carbon filtration undies for people with chronic issues. I would post a link, but then I would be accused of spamming, so I will let people do their own googling. Honestly, if I were making a gym unbreathable for others, I would buy a pair of these things for my workouts. Manners exist, not to be prissy, but to make the world a more comfortable place for all. For anyone unconcerned with how they may affect others, simply imagine yourself on the receiving end... not so great eh?0
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grimmeanor wrote: »How the heck did they notice? My gym is usually pretty noisy in the cardio section, especially the treadmill area. Are these earth shakers?
trust me- you'd notice if I did it- I'm a walking methane death machine.0 -
You'd be a self contained triathlon machine!Threads like this make me glad I have my own treadmill and indoor bike setup. I can stink as I please.
Now if I could just get the funds together to get an Endless Pool installed in my basement I will never need to go to the gym again!0 -
how does anyone know it's you doing it unless you're blasting like a jet engine or there's only you and one other person around (as the old saying goes, if two people get on an elevator and one of them farts, they both know who did it), and even then I think a simple 'excuse me' would be fine, lol0
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I don't have a problem with other people farting. I think it's funny (I know, I'm very mature) But I'm also completely oblivious to what's going on around when I work out at the gym. I mostly run outside and don't even try to hide my farts, spits, nose blowing - you name it. So OP, you are good in my book.
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I do that! It's not smelly, it's just because the jiggling gets your bowels moving (or something).
I do find farts hilarious, mature as I am, but I wouldn't laugh at gym farters.0 -
Good lord, ever hold a fart running? oh its so painful! I take a fart pill ( Aw hell, not bean-o the other one- little green thing) before I go to the gym. I still fart, but it takes the stink out of it, mostly. Just keep then in my gym bag, with the extra pair of undies.
I guess its no worse than running outdoors and shooting a snot rocket.0 -
Threads like these make me smile. Made me think of this old video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTMnaRkIXVU 0 -
Hahaha this thread made me laugh soo much.
I get where your comin from tho! Whenever i go for a run it get everything moving too
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Running makes me fart and wanna poop so i tend to be careful on that score.. lol but i run alone indoors at work.. if i had to use the gym id be cursed more for burping REALLY loud burps while im running ..something makes them come out like a lions roar0
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Oh the Gas X pills, or other brand of same? Yes I recommend those too. It's better to just make noise than to actually create a horrid stench. I bought a big box of those pills. You just have to take them a bit ahead of time. For supplemental income I model for artist,s and can you imagine being in a pose in a silent room and having THAT happen? Special undies won't work because the modeling is performed undraped. nooooo no way, I would be mortified. If my tummy seems not right that day, I take a couple of those green pills like an hour before I go to the studio, and I can be assured that all will be well for the 2 hour session. I think that's a great idea for folks with tummy troubles in the gym!0
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I'm not a holder. If that upsets someone, I care not at all. It's not like I'm pooping on their face.
I fart alllll the time during yoga. Luckily I do it at home so no one fart shames me.
I do think it would hilarious if farts were colored clouds - so you make the world a beautiful place 0 -
I find it helps me get out of the hole when I squat so be it...0
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So did she.0
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