Can I exercise during my period? What should I pay attention to?

Many female friends worry about whether they can exercise during menstruation, fearing that exercise will be bad for the body and make them more likely to catch a cold. In fact, you can do some simple exercises during menstruation, which can promote blood circulation in the body. Try not to do too intense aerobic exercises.

1. Can I exercise during my menstrual period?

The answer is yes. In fact, for women who are in good health and have good exercise habits, proper exercise during menstruation will not have any side effects. On the contrary, it is very helpful to the body. Proper exercise during menstruation is very effective in balancing the nervous system, speeding up blood circulation, contracting and relaxing the abdominal and pelvic muscles, and promoting the discharge of menstrual blood. It can also effectively relieve dysmenorrhea.

However, it should be noted that women must control the amount of exercise during menstruation. Although exercise is not absolutely prohibited during menstruation, high-intensity and high-volume exercise (such as variable-speed long-distance running, weighted jumping, slope 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. It can also avoid some infections or even inflammations caused by backflow of menstrual blood.

Of course, I have to point out here that women who don’t exercise much on a regular basis should not exercise! This may cause physical discomfort.

2. How should women exercise during menstruation?

Many women experience physical discomfort at the beginning of their menstrual period. Therefore, in the first three days of the menstrual period, it is recommended that you mainly rest. Girls who really want to move can decide the form of exercise according to their own situation, mainly gentle, soothing, relaxing and stretching exercises, such as meditative yoga, elementary body gymnastics, or just do 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.