Can I exercise during my period?

It is inconvenient for women to move during menstruation, so many people think that they should not exercise during menstruation. In fact, this is a wrong concept. During the menstrual period, if women can follow the correct method and do certain exercises in moderation, it can actually greatly enhance their physical fitness. So, how should you exercise during your period? This will be introduced below!

1. Can I exercise during my period?

For women who are healthy and have a certain exercise habit, proper exercise during menstruation will not have any side effects, but will be beneficial to the body. Women should pay attention to controlling the amount of exercise during menstruation. Exercise is not absolutely prohibited during menstruation, but high-intensity and high-volume exercise (such as long-distance running, jumping, sit-ups, etc.) should be avoided or reduced as much as possible in the early stages of menstruation to avoid aggravating dysmenorrhea or increasing bleeding. Appropriate exercise during menstruation helps balance the nervous system, promotes blood circulation, helps the abdominal and pelvic muscles contract and relax, facilitates smoother menstrual blood discharge, and can also play a certain role in relieving dysmenorrhea.

2. How should women exercise during menstruation?

During menstruation, many women experience physical discomfort. Therefore, three days before your period, you can decide the form of exercise according to your own situation, focusing on gentle, soothing, relaxing and stretching exercises, such as meditative yoga, elementary body gymnastics, or just doing some simple stretching exercises at home. These light exercises help the blood flow smoothly in the body and relieve stress. During exercise, be sure to avoid putting pressure on the abdominal cavity and avoid raising the legs too high. If you feel tired or notice a sudden increase or decrease in bleeding, stop exercising immediately.

On the fifth day of the menstrual period, the body begins to recover and you can start doing aerobic exercises such as slow walking and jogging. However, you should still avoid some ball games and heavy weight sports.

Reminder: The above analysis is based on normal situations, and women with special circumstances are not included.

3. What are the precautions for exercising during menstruation?

1. Reduce the amount of exercise: It is advisable to participate in some sports that you practice regularly, such as jogging, gymnastics, boxing, table tennis, basketball, etc.

2. Shorten the exercise time and slow down to reduce the amount of exercise and relax the muscles.

3. Avoid participating in strenuous and vibrating sports: During menstruation, you should not participate in sports such as high jump, long jump, 100-meter race and football. You should also not do strength exercises that increase abdominal pressure, such as push-ups and dumbbells, to avoid excessive menstrual bleeding or changes in the position of the uterus.

4. Avoid participating in various water sports: Do not participate in diving, swimming, water polo and other sports; do not take cold showers or wash your feet with cold water to avoid infection and menstrual disorders.

5. Avoid highly competitive competitions: Taking part in these sports during menstruation can easily lead to endocrine dysfunction and menstrual disorders due to high mental stress.