Can I do Pilates during my period?

Nowadays, many people who work out in the gym particularly like to do Pilates, because Pilates is particularly helpful for many girls who have taken detours in losing weight. Pilates is not only effective in losing weight, but also has many functions in strengthening the body. Are there any precautions for Pilates? Can you do Pilates at any time? Many women also want to do Pilates during menstruation. Is it okay to do it during menstruation? Let’s find out if you can do Pilates during your period.

1. Yes, during menstrual period, the secretion of progesterone decreases, mood becomes low, and you feel very stressed. Sometimes you also experience dysmenorrhea, and exercise seems to be impossible. In fact, proper stretching and breathing exercises can not only improve low mood, but also prevent the accumulation of fat in the buttocks and legs during this stage.

2. Yes. With the development of modern society, Pilates has been continuously improved to be more humane, incorporating some concepts of yoga, Tai Chi, and ballet as well as personalized content from coaches. The training method of Pilates follows the exercise principles of using one's own body weight, multiple repetitions, small weights, and meditation. The breathing method during training is inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth. It is an external training for muscle shape, joints, etc. Its training purpose is to improve the function of the human spine and lumbar vertebrae by changing the muscle function of the human body. The amount of exercise required for Pilates is not very high, and proper practice will not harm the body.

3. Pilates mainly exercises the core muscles, which requires mobilizing the strength of the waist and abdomen. Do not practice it in the first three days of menstruation, or practice Yin Yoga, Stillness Yoga, Yoga Meditation, etc., which will help deep detoxification.

The above is a detailed introduction and explanation of whether you can do Pilates during menstruation. You can do Pilates during menstruation, but don’t choose difficult movements to avoid accidentally stretching. You can do some simple movements. Not only will it not affect your physical health, but it will also help detoxify and your mood will gradually improve.