Exercise Causing Heartburn? Try This
heart burn, pre-workout
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Many people report suffering from heartburn when being physically active. In fact, it causes some people to suspect they're having a heart attack.
Strenuous Exercise + Burning in Chest = Wait, am I having a heart attack?
Well, hopefully not. And if it's just heart burn, here's some tips to sooth and avoid the burning.
Tips to Avoid Heart Burn During Exercise
1. Avoid spicy and hot foods, and highly caffeinated beverages before your workout. This means you might have to cut out the energy drinks or coffee that gives you an extra boost.
2. Possibly tone down the intensity of your workout. Maybe your body doesn't react well to certain exercises at certain levels of intensity. Test out which ones are heart friendly and which ones have you ducking out early due to chest pain.
3. Try taking Prilosec on a regular basis. This must be taken every day, but it prevents getting heart burn from starting, unlike most antacids that fight the burn once it starts.
4. Snack on a dairy product before workout out. Drink a small glass of milk or have some yogurt. Avoid an all out dairy meal, however, or you might get sick during your workout.
5. Plan meals at least 2 hours before your workout. This will allow your body to digest the food instead of burping it back up as you workout.
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on 5/7/2008
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