Stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and bloating are a huge problem for endurance athletes. But why does it actually happen, and what can you do to avoid it? __________________________________________________________________________________________________
In this episode we explain how the gastrointestinal system works and what happens when you push your body hard. We look at how heat, dehydration, sports nutrition, circulation and movement affect digestion and can cause discomfort in the middle of a competition.
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You get:
- An understandable overview of the function of the stomach and intestines from mouth to rectum
- Insight into the blood supply to the intestine and why it is challenged during physical exertion
- Explanation of what typically triggers stomach problems during sports
- Concrete advice on how to eat and train for a more robust digestion
- Simple strategies for what to do if your stomach starts to rumble during the journey
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Finally, you will get specific advice on how to handle it during a marathon, a long bike race or an Ironman, where the body is really put to the test.
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Find the episode here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UBaXXM5lXMeEbuQDMdSIk?si=f812e649df824f78
