Does anyone else burp a lot during swimming?

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Sojerz — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:03:04 GMT

Geez...this is why I should NOT listen to the 22 year old meat head at th Nurtrishop! Usually I will eat a couple eggs, English muffin, and some mozzarella cheese for breakfast. If I remmeber, I’ll make a couple peanut butter on whole grain crackers. But I forget 9 1/2 times out of 10! Yes, no protein before the workout (or a race). Its actually detrimental because your body then spends lots of energy breaking it down. Try to take protein within about 30 min. of working out - that's when it will be most beneficial. Carbs before you work out - I grab a piece of whole wheat bread on the way out the door at 5am and also a couple of swigs from my sports drink bottle (I use scratch but others work fine too)

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Jeff Enge — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 07:18:48 GMT

That seems like it would be plenty of energy to get you through a workout two hours later. Heck, I workout first thing in the morning (5a) and all I have prior is a bowl of cereal :P

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Former Member — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:52:35 GMT

This is not what protein is for. Generally, carbs are energy. Protein is building blocks for cells and tissues. Geez...this is why I should NOT listen to the 22 year old meat head at th Nurtrishop! Usually I will eat a couple eggs, English muffin, and some mozzarella cheese for breakfast. If I remmeber, I’ll make a couple peanut butter on whole grain crackers. But I forget 9 1/2 times out of 10!

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Former Member — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:51:31 GMT

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Jeff Enge — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:53:41 GMT

The only reason is drink the protein shake (which is just water and the sugar free mix) is because I was using it as a pre workout. I don’t eat dairy or meat. So my protein levels were not enough to surpass my goal of 1800 yards like I did today with 1950 yards!! I suppose I can try to not drink it tomorrow and see how it goes and if I have the natural strength to make it thru my swim? This is not what protein is for. Generally, carbs are energy. Protein is building blocks for cells and tissues.

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67King — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:38:05 GMT

You need complex carbs before the workout, and protein after.

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Former Member — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:01:53 GMT

Kari - good to know and yes, it is much more significant when I do hard sets and am underwater. But I’ve been above water the last week and just on a kickboard. Trying to keep my sore ear out of the water.

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Former Member — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:58:52 GMT

I bet that's it. Whey causes stomach issues wiht a lot of people, but it is usually gas, rather than burping. That said......is there a reason you are drinking it before, rather than after, your workout? They are often referred to as "recovery" drinks, as your muscles need protein to help recover after a workout. Personally, I each greek yogurt with granola about 30 minutes before I swim. The only reason is drink the protein shake (which is just water and the sugar free mix) is because I was using it as a pre workout. I don’t eat dairy or meat. So my protein levels were not enough to surpass my goal of 1800 yards like I did today with 1950 yards!! I suppose I can try to not drink it tomorrow and see how it goes and if I have the natural strength to make it thru my swim?

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orca1946 — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:41:41 GMT

Burping could also be caused by what you are eating or drinking before you swim. I agree with this as a cause.

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Elaine Krugman — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 09:43:06 GMT

Burping could also be caused by what you are eating or drinking before you swim.

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flystorms — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 09:00:01 GMT

Ha! yes, I burp all the time, probably to the chagrin of my lane mates. No sense in holding it back. I just suck a lot of air in, especially on hard sets where I end up breathing every 2 strokes.

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Former Member — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 06:08:50 GMT

Burping could also be caused by what you are eating or drinking before you swim. Ok - that’s a possibility. I will eat breakfast about 10:30. Swim about 12:30. But I drink about 10 Oz of protein shake mix and water on my way to the pool. So maybe 20 minutes before I’m in the water depending on how long I wait for a lane.

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Jeff Enge — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 03:56:07 GMT

Ok - that’s a possibility. I will eat breakfast about 10:30. Swim about 12:30. But I drink about 10 Oz of protein shake mix and water on my way to the pool. So maybe 20 minutes before I’m in the water depending on how long I wait for a lane. Yep, that's probably it. I'd try drinking it afterward and see if that makes a difference.

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67King — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 03:46:54 GMT

I drink about 10 Oz of protein shake mix and water on my way to the pool. I bet that's it. Whey causes stomach issues wiht a lot of people, but it is usually gas, rather than burping. That said......is there a reason you are drinking it before, rather than after, your workout? They are often referred to as "recovery" drinks, as your muscles need protein to help recover after a workout. Personally, I each greek yogurt with granola about 30 minutes before I swim.

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Former Member — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 13:01:04 GMT

First, I have to say I have no idea what to do about it, but read this: www.livestrong.com/.../ Consult an experienced swim coach or doctor. The basic problem is that your esophagus (gullet) is opening to the air flow as you breath in. This doesn't happen to most of us. Some of the air you suck in is bypassing the channel to the lungs and heading down to the stomach. After many breaths it needs to come back up. Thats what I was thinking...however, for the past 8 days I haven’t been able to put my head under water. On the brink of an ear infection...so all my swimming has been with a kickboard. And I’m still burping? It’s the weirdest thing!

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Sumorunner — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 07:43:33 GMT

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Former Member — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 07:10:20 GMT

Yes, I burp a ton! But I think it is mostly a combination of practicing early in the morning and my ulcerative colitis. Hmm...it can’t be that for me. I swim about 12:30-3pm ish only because it’s the warmest part of our day here in So Cal...😱🥶😱🥶

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Jeff Enge — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 01:46:11 GMT

Yes, I burp a ton! But I think it is mostly a combination of practicing early in the morning and my ulcerative colitis.