Exercise after dinner or not - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

KATCSR · 01-07-2008, 04:47 PM

I have read conflicting info on exercising after a meal.. Does anyone here have any input into this subject? I would think that exercise might make your food digest faster thus getting it to a point where you don't have problems.. And I am talking taking a walk outside or on the treadmill not running, or doing weights...
Any info would be appreciated.. Thank you

lylone · 01-08-2008, 11:13 AM

I don't know what the correct answer is, but I like to workout before a meal. It usually makes me get fuller sooner and hence I eat less. Whenever I walk after eating it seems like it puts my bowels into overdrive and I have to stop and use the restroom.
Plus I have always heard that you may get muscle cramps if you exercise after eating, but that could be an old tale that my mom told me.

CharBerry · 01-08-2008, 12:12 PM

Depends on what type of exercise you're going to do. Walking after a meal is great for reducing the chance of reflux but avoid lifting wts and bending. When I'm able, I work out before lunch. Seems enough time between meals to not cause problems but taking a walk after eating will aid digestion. I can't do any kind of activity without starting to cough my head off. Even taking a walk. It sucks.

Charla