Can I exercise during my menstrual period?

Women who pay more attention to health will exercise at a fixed time every day. If a woman is used to exercising, doing some small, low-intensity exercises during menstruation will not have any side effects. It can also enhance immunity and improve mood. But it should be noted that you cannot do a lot of strenuous exercise, such as long-distance running, jumping, sit-ups, etc., which should be prohibited. You should also avoid extensive exercise a few days before menstruation, otherwise it is easy to cause dysmenorrhea and increased menstrual blood volume. Appropriate exercise during menstruation can help the body expel menstrual blood faster and relieve premenstrual syndrome.

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.

Reminder: The above analysis is based on normal situations, and women with special circumstances are not included.

Women will experience discomfort during menstruation, so three days before menstruation, you can choose more relaxing and light exercises according to your own physical condition, such as some stretching exercises, to help blood circulation and relieve stress. If you feel physically tired, stop exercising and take a good rest. As your menstrual period gradually decreases, you can gradually increase your exercise, just be careful not to do it at too high an intensity.