Bloated belly from doing too many sit-ups: is it possible? – GOOD SHAPE

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“I do a lot of sit-ups, but I feel like I have a swollen belly. Is it possible that this comes from training?” – Marta Cardoso

“I’ve never heard that exercise can have this long-term effect. The bloat that happens right after weight training – have you noticed your biceps getting bigger? – disappears in a short time, something from 30 minutes to 3 hours. It is more likely that you are intolerant to some type of food that causes inflammation and, consequently, a swollen belly, such as gluten, or that you have a postural deviation (those with lordosis, for example, tend to project their belly forward).

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Look for a professional to investigate these issues. In any case, it is worth remembering that sit-ups are not the best tactic to dry your belly. Prioritize activities that burn more calories, such as HIIT training,” says Rafael Lundmaster in sports science and the personal trainer of celebrities like Deborah Secco It is Flavia Alessandra.