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Boost Your Workout: The Power of Pooping First!

By aimee yang
Boost Your Workout: The Power of Pooping First!

To be better at sports and thinking, you need to care about your body.

This means you should use the toilet and empty your bowels. Studies say this can help you perform better in a triathlon.

In one study, 13 triathletes took a thinking test called the Stroop test after going to the toilet. The test shows how well you can think when faced with confusing information.

All athletes did better on the test after they emptied their bowels. Even without medicine, most athletes improved after using the toilet.

Researchers believe that an empty stomach may help the brain work better because it can use more energy. If your stomach is busy digesting food, your brain may not work as well.

The study shows an interesting connection between the gut and the brain. However, do not use laxatives without talking to a doctor first if you have bowel problems.

The findings are in the journal Sports Medicine and Health Science.

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Triathlon/traɪˈæθ.lɒn/noun
A multi-sport race that includes swimming cycling and running.

Stroop test/struːp tɛst/noun
A psychological test measuring cognitive flexibility and processing speed.

Researchers/rɪˈsɜːrʧərz/noun
Individuals who conduct systematic investigations to establish facts.

Cognition/kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən/noun
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding.

Bowels/ˈbaʊ.əlz/noun
The internal organs of the body particularly those of the digestive system.

Connection/kəˈnɛkʃən/noun
A relationship or link between two things.
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According to the text, why is it important to care about your body to be better at sports and thinking?
Eating a balanced diet
Using the toilet and emptying your bowels
Taking medications regularly
Increasing screen time
What test did the 13 triathletes take in the study mentioned?
IQ test
Stroop test
Physical fitness test
Personality test
How did athletes perform on the Stroop test after emptying their bowels?
No change in performance
Performance decreased
Performance improved
Performance varied for each athlete
Based on the text, why do researchers believe an empty stomach may help the brain work better?
It reduces stress levels
It allows the brain to use more energy
It leads to better sleep quality
It prevents dehydration
What caution is given regarding the use of laxatives in the text?
Laxatives should be used every day
Consult a doctor before using laxatives
Laxatives are safe for everyone
Laxatives have no side effects
Where were the findings mentioned in the text published?
Journal of Science and Technology
Sports Medicine and Health Science
Health and Fitness Magazine
Psychology Today
Using the toilet and emptying your bowels can help you perform better in a triathlon.
An empty stomach may hinder the brain's ability to work effectively according to the text.
It is safe to use laxatives without consulting a doctor if you have bowel problems.
The study mentioned in the text involved 20 triathletes.
All athletes performed worse on the Stroop test after emptying their bowels.
The gut and brain connection discussed in the text is not considered significant by researchers.
According to the text, researchers believe that an empty stomach may help the brain work better because it can use more .
Do not use laxatives without talking to a first if you have bowel problems.
Using the toilet and emptying your bowels can help you perform better in a .
Consult a before using laxatives if you have bowel problems.
The study shows an interesting connection between the gut and the .
The findings in the text are published in the journal .
This question is required
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
Triathlon/traɪˈæθ.lɒn/noun
A multi-sport race that includes swimming cycling and running.
Stroop test/struːp tɛst/noun
A psychological test measuring cognitive flexibility and processing speed.
Researchers/rɪˈsɜːrʧərz/noun
Individuals who conduct systematic investigations to establish facts.
Cognition/kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən/noun
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding.
Bowels/ˈbaʊ.əlz/noun
The internal organs of the body particularly those of the digestive system.
Connection/kəˈnɛkʃən/noun
A relationship or link between two things.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

According to the text, why is it important to care about your body to be better at sports and thinking?
Eating a balanced diet
Using the toilet and emptying your bowels
Taking medications regularly
Increasing screen time
What test did the 13 triathletes take in the study mentioned?
IQ test
Stroop test
Physical fitness test
Personality test
How did athletes perform on the Stroop test after emptying their bowels?
No change in performance
Performance decreased
Performance improved
Performance varied for each athlete
Based on the text, why do researchers believe an empty stomach may help the brain work better?
It reduces stress levels
It allows the brain to use more energy
It leads to better sleep quality
It prevents dehydration
What caution is given regarding the use of laxatives in the text?
Laxatives should be used every day
Consult a doctor before using laxatives
Laxatives are safe for everyone
Laxatives have no side effects
Where were the findings mentioned in the text published?
Journal of Science and Technology
Sports Medicine and Health Science
Health and Fitness Magazine
Psychology Today
Using the toilet and emptying your bowels can help you perform better in a triathlon.
An empty stomach may hinder the brain's ability to work effectively according to the text.
It is safe to use laxatives without consulting a doctor if you have bowel problems.
The study mentioned in the text involved 20 triathletes.
All athletes performed worse on the Stroop test after emptying their bowels.
The gut and brain connection discussed in the text is not considered significant by researchers.
According to the text, researchers believe that an empty stomach may help the brain work better because it can use more .
Do not use laxatives without talking to a first if you have bowel problems.
Using the toilet and emptying your bowels can help you perform better in a .
Consult a before using laxatives if you have bowel problems.
The study shows an interesting connection between the gut and the .
The findings in the text are published in the journal .
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