First, let’s take a look at the facts about hemorrhoids. You have veins supplied by arteries around your body. Frequent exercise helps the transmission of oxygen and nutrients to all of these veins. Your circulation usually speeds up every time you exercise! By exercising, you are allowing the parts around your butt to be healthier and stronger. This must be good for your batteries, right?

So if exercise is good for hemorrhoids, should we always do as much exercise as possible whenever possible? No, this is not necessarily true. In my experience (and keep in mind that this can be quite different for you) it’s best to focus on exercises that don’t force you to push yourself too hard. This simply means that exercise like swimming, biking, or even just jogging are great for preventing hemorrhoids from growing.

Does that suggest there are no weights in the gym? I’m just recounting my own experience here, but it doesn’t automatically mean no weight lifting. After an evaluation by my doctor (before a colonoscopy) I was told that my piles were somewhat prominent. He asked me about my diet and lifestyle and I told him that I generally lead a healthy life (with a reasonable diet) and that I really like to lift weights. This final part raised some eyebrows. I was urged to stop lifting large weights right away as stacks may worsen further.

This was a dilemma. I really like lifting weights. And as I mentioned, the additional blood circulation comes with a number of benefits. So I thought I’d seek the help and advice of a trainer at my nearest gym. After discussing the problem with him, we realized that we needed to get rid of the workout routines that were putting the most pressure on my body. Namely: squat presses, presses and some other exercises for the legs. (Take note: a deadlift press is one of the main leg exercises of weight training where you put the bar on your shoulders and literally squat down.)

But if we ditch the weight-based lower body exercises, what do we replace them with? (I like a total body workout routine.) The best solution for me personally: kettlebell. Kettlebell exercises continue to allow me to exercise my thighs and legs, but considering that it consists of a somewhat more resistance-dependent workout, it does not contribute to the pressure that exacerbates hemorrhoids. Better yet, they offer an excellent combination of aerobics, power, and flexibility. All good for hemorrhoids!

Checking out the doctor

I went back to meet the doctor. And I’m glad I did considering you verified that the new exercises really helped. Of the stacks that I had previously noticed, one had shrunk considerably. The others were much smaller!

Essential guidance regarding training and hemorrhoids.

The most important thing to keep in mind is that even if you don’t feel like it, you should try to stay active. I don’t mean that you have to go to the gym seven days a week or run marathons. However, you should strive to walk, run, ride a bike, or do something simply because it will help you.

Also, you probably don’t want to hear this advice, but you should also try taking walks even while a hemorrhoid episode lasts. Even though sitting still may seem like the smartest thing to do. Usually it is not. Getting that circulation going will help you get through it faster!