Can I do aerobic exercise during my period?

Aerobic exercise is a form of exercise that many women like nowadays, because it does not require too much physical energy, but it has a good effect on shaping the body. Some women choose to do some aerobic exercise during menstruation, thinking that this can better help them lose weight. So the following is a detailed analysis and introduction to whether you can do aerobic exercise during menstruation.

In fact, for women who are healthy and have certain exercise habits, 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.

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.

Every woman should not neglect her menstrual health and various health care work, because menstrual health will directly reflect women's reproductive health problems, so we need to take special care of ourselves. If you always have various uncomfortable symptoms during your period, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a more comprehensive examination.