Warm Up

Similar to its name, a side cramp (side stitch) is severe pain in the side of the body. It frequently happens immediately below the ribcage. Actually, it has no connection with your digestive system or stomach. While there is no known cause for side stitches, some theories suggest that it may be caused by blood flow to the liver, diaphragm spasms, or stretching of the ligaments.

Warm up well to avoid getting side stitches. You could be tempted to skip a warmup and start your workout right away if you're short on time. However, doing so puts extra tension on your muscles and raises your chance of injury. This action allows your body time to adjust to faster breathing and ligament stretching. Take a few minutes to relax your muscles into exercise mode before engaging in any type of exercise. You can achieve many fitness rewards by doing this.