Let’s get into the nitty-gritty without getting too clinical. When you play squash, you’re basically jumping, lunging, and twisting your core for 45 minutes straight. That constant abdominal pressure acts like a massage for your intestines.
Think of your gut as a tube of toothpaste. When you squeeze the tube (your abs), the paste (your poop) wants to move toward the exit. Combine that with the physical jostling, and nature often calls. It’s not magic; it’s just physics — the physics of poop.
The Pre-Match Coffee Catastrophe
Here’s the real kicker, and I’m guilty of this too. Many of us chug a coffee or an energy drink before a game to “wake up.” Caffeine is a known laxative. Add the adrenaline of a tight match, and your colon basically says, “Party’s over, gotta go!”
It’s a perfect storm. You’re hydrated, you’re jittery, and your body is in high alert mode. No wonder bathroom breaks during squash are almost as common as water breaks. (And if you pretend you don’t sprint to the loo between sets, you’re lying.)
