How can you exercise on your period? No one wants to get up and at 'em, but here's how you can manage your cycle.
Avoiding exercise when you’re on your period is super understandable, especially if you’re prone to painful cramps and mood swings, but experts believe that certain workouts during the menstrual phase can actually be very beneficial, and can even help alleviate cramps or discomfort and combat fatigue and low mood.
The menstrual phase marks the beginning of the menstrual cycle, and it’s when you get your period. During this time, progesterone and oestrogen levels are typically low, causing the tissue lining the inside of the uterus to shed through the vagina. Symptoms usually include abdominal or pelvic cramps, back pain, bloating, fatigue, cravings, headaches and nausea.During the follicular phase, the pituitary gland releases follicular stimulating hormone , which causes one ovarian follicle to mature.
Meditation and breathing exercises can reduce stress and help with mood swings and other PMS symptoms. Tracking your cycle and logging symptoms is always really helpful. It can help you notice patterns within your cycle and help you examine how your body reacts after different exercises. There are a range of different apps that you can use to track your cycle and make predictions, as well as providing helpful insights, such as Flo and Clue. FitrWoman is designed specifically for female athletes, and offers training and nutrition tips based on your menstrual cycle.
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