Can I do Pilates while I am menstruating?

Many women are too fat, so in this case, many people will choose to do Pilates to help us lose weight and get fit. However, many girls also want to do Pilates every time they have their period. Pilates is a kind of exercise. Pilates has many benefits. However, menstruation is the most special time for women. So, can you do Pilates during menstruation?

In fact, you can practice both during menstruation, but be careful: some movements cannot be done!

For example: Do not do the body inversion during menstruation! (Because blood originally flows outwards, if you do the body inversion, the blood may flow into the uterus, so you must not do this during menstruation)

You can do other movements. If you are really worried, consult with your coach before practicing! Pilates training method is a sports fitness system created and promoted by Joseph Pilates of Germany in 1926 - a static fitness exercise. Westerners have always focused on the training of body muscles and physiological functions, such as training of the waist, abdomen, back, chest, buttocks and other parts, while Easterners focus on breathing and mind concentration training, such as yoga and Tai Chi. Pilates absorbs Eastern and Western cultures and integrates relevant physiological and psychological research results. Initially, Pilates was only used in two major areas: professional dance groups for muscle training and medical rehabilitation institutions for the recovery of body function and muscle strength of patients after recovery.

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.

You can do Pilates during menstruation. If women do Pilates during menstruation, they must choose a lighter way to do Pilates. Doing Pilates during menstruation can also reduce the phenomenon of dysmenorrhea. You must do relevant maintenance every time you have your period. You must also pay attention to keeping your abdomen warm every time you have your period. This is also the best way to maintain a woman's uterus.