What kind of exercise is suitable to do after a meal?

We all know that we cannot do strenuous exercise immediately after a meal to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort, gastroptosis and other conditions. But in fact, we can still do some appropriate exercise after a meal. Of course, the exercise we do after a meal is relatively mild. Next, let me introduce to you some exercises that are suitable for after a meal, and you can try it in your life.

1. Practice squatting:

[Preparatory posture]: When standing, your feet are shoulder-width apart, your arms hang naturally, your palms lightly placed on both sides of your legs, and your eyes look straight ahead.

[Action]: Take a step to the left with your left leg, and at the same time raise both arms as if hugging something, with your hands no higher than your shoulders and your eyes looking straight ahead; bend your knees and squat about 130 degrees, keeping steady and your upper body straight; press your hands down to the same height as your navel, and maintain the half-squat position for 15 seconds. When you feel soreness, numbness, or swelling in your lower limbs, stand up slowly and breathe naturally.

[Function]: It can exercise the muscles of the lower limbs, waist and back, and relieve muscle tension.

The above exercises should be performed in accordance with the principle of gradual progress and moderation, starting with a small amount of exercise, with the heart rate after exercise increasing by 30% to 50% compared to before exercise. Since the exercise process is a process of gradual improvement and adaptation of functions, it takes a certain amount of time to adapt to the increase in exercise volume. Each exercise session lasts 20 to 40 minutes. Gradually increase exercise from 2 to 3 days a week to 5 to 7 days.

2. Use fitness equipment - Tai Chi push hands device:

[Action]: Face the equipment, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and in a horse stance. Open your hands, place them on the edges of the two turntables on the same side, and turn the turntables. During the exercise, when pushing to the right, the center of gravity below the waist should move to the right, and the right leg should form a lunge; when pushing to the left, the center of gravity should move to the left, and the left leg should form a lunge, and repeat. The practice speed is medium, and the practice time for each time should be 3 to 5 minutes. Do it 2 to 4 times, depending on your own situation.

[Function]: It can exercise the upper limb muscles, relieve arm muscle tension caused by writing, and promote gastrointestinal motility, which is beneficial for digestion.

When doing the above exercises, you should pay attention to gentle and even movements, and avoid using excessive force to avoid injury.

3. Go barefoot

[Action]: Choose a clean, smooth, cobblestone path in the trees, and walk slowly barefoot on the cobblestone road. The best time is 30 minutes.

[Function]: By increasing the contact opportunities between the plantar fascia, ligaments, acupoints and nerve endings and the uneven road surface, the sensitive areas of the soles of the feet are constantly stimulated. These stimulation signals are transmitted to the corresponding heart organs and the corresponding cerebral cortex, which can regulate the functions of various parts of the body and play a role in assisting the treatment of certain diseases.

There are actually some suitable exercises to do after meals. After reading the above knowledge, I wonder if it has given you the knowledge you want. You cannot do intense exercise after meals, but you can refer to the knowledge provided by the editor above and do some simple and relaxing exercises to help us digest, etc. We must also develop good living habits in our lives.