Can I walk and exercise during menstruation?

Boys will never have the experience of menstruation like girls in their life. When menstruating, most people would like to lie down all day long. But for girls who like to move, they like to exercise. I want to walk for exercise without doing anything strenuous. I don’t know if it is allowed. In fact, as long as the dysmenorrhea is not serious, you can do some light exercise, such as walking. Yoga and stretching that do not require large movements are also allowed.

As long as you do not have severe menstrual pain, excessive bleeding or functional uterine bleeding, you can participate in appropriate exercise during your menstrual period. Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon for women. Appropriate physical exercise during the menstrual period can improve blood circulation in the pelvic cavity and reduce congestion. You can do some slow aerobic exercise during your menstrual period.

1. Walking

Even experts who are against strenuous exercise or fitness training during menstruation cannot but agree that walking or slow pace is the best exercise to effectively help adjust menstrual discomfort without being prone to injury. Whether it is before or during your period, as long as you are able to get out of bed and walk around, you might as well put on comfortable sandals, apply sunscreen, and go for a walk in the park.

2. Yoga

Generally speaking, the yoga moves suitable for women during menstruation vary from person to person; and the maturity of the technique and the flexibility of the body also determine whether you can perform specific yoga moves. Although it is not recommended that you do headstands, some yoga moves can indeed help you relax your pelvic muscles and relieve back pain caused by menstruation. If you are not that familiar with yoga, then try the simple yoga garland pose first!

3. Stretching

You cannot do other strenuous exercise during menstruation, so you can just lie in bed and do some simple stretching exercises. Sit cross-legged on the bed, cross your palms and hold them together, push them upward and stretch them straight, keep them still, pay attention to your breathing during the process, and hold for 10 seconds. Sit on the bed, bend one leg, straighten the other, stretch your hands toward your toes, coordinate your breathing, and stay for 10 to 15 seconds. Sit cross-legged on the bed, grab the elbow of one hand with the other hand, and slowly pull it inward toward the head, coordinating with your breathing. Stay for 15 to 20 seconds, then switch to the other side.