“Regular cardiovascular exercise offers myriad health benefits, especially when it comes to bloating,” advises David Wiener, training and nutrition specialist at fitness and lifestyle coaching app Freeletics.

“Not only can it help to relax you and improve both the nervous system and digestion, but it can also help expel gas that causes pain and help move digestion along. Stretching and strength training can also help with bloating, strengthening the abdominal muscles and ensuring they work optimally to move food through the stomach more quickly.”

We’re not suggesting you run a marathon – nobody wants to do that with a sore belly – but if you feel up to some gentle exercises, these can really help.

Feeling bloated and sluggish? Try these 5 simple yet effective exercises to feel relief (fast)