6 good exercises for digestion

Walking, cycling gently impacts on the intestines, and tai chi, pilate promotes gastrointestinal health by reducing stress, increasing nutrient absorption.

Physical activity regularly stimulates muscles in the digestive tract, supports smooth intestinal motility, reduces constipation. Practice increases blood flow, thereby improving the ability to absorb nutrients and intestinal health in general. Regular exercise also helps reduce stress – a common cause of digestive disorders such as irritating bowel syndrome. Here are some easy -to -do exercises and have a good impact on this agency.

Walk

Walking is a simple but beneficial exercise for digestion in many ways. Walking lightly on the internal organs, especially the intestines. It promotes spasms of gastrointestinal food. This exercise also increases blood flow to digestive organs, thereby absorbing food and eliminating waste better.

Cycling

The cycling movement stimulates muscles in the digestive tract to make food move more effectively, increasing blood flow to the abdomen. Cycling also supports stress control, reducing symptoms such as flatulence, constipation and indigestion.

Plank

Although Plank exercises have the effect of improving the core power, it also indirectly supports digestion. The core muscles are healthy, including abdominal muscles, promoting healthy digestion. It also contributes to improving posture, thereby reducing indigestion.

How to do it:

– In the push posture with the forearm on the floor, shoulder width.

– Tighten the abdominal muscles, lift your hips and shock your shoulders.

– Keep the body in a straight line from head to heel, avoid hammock or bent.

– Keep this position as long as possible, gradually increase time when healthier.

 

Plank posture enhances abdominal muscles, promoting better digestive function. Image: Quynh Dung

Tai Chi

This is an exercise of mind – body, also beneficial for digestion. The gentle, flexible and deep breathing of Tai Chi affects the internal organs including the digestive tract. They relax the intestines to help the food move better. The focus on awareness and relaxation reduces stress, while enhancing the overall function of the digestive tract.

Pilate

The movements are controlled and focused on the deep breath of Pilate stimulating the sympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation, supporting digestion. Pilates’ core exercises have the effect of developing abdominal muscles, which are essential for food metabolism.

Squat

Squats often target muscles in the lower body but also stimulate the digestive system in different ways. For example, the deep squatting posture makes it easier to defecate. Squat often promotes the body to eliminate waste more effectively.

How to do it:

– Standing with your shoulders width, the toes slightly facing out.

– Stoop back, squeeze the abdomen and thighs, began to lower the body by pushing the hips back, bending the knee.

– Keep your chest straight and straight back, making sure your knees do not exceed the tip of the toes.

– Push the heel and bring the body back to the starting position.

– Perform the number of repetitions according to the ability.

By Editor