What kind of exercise should I do during my menstrual period?

Female friends should not engage in strenuous exercise during their menstrual period, because strenuous exercise or excessive physical labor will significantly increase the amount of menstruation, or prolong the menstrual period, and sometimes cause discomfort such as dysmenorrhea. However, doing some moderate exercise during the menstrual period is also very beneficial to the health of the body and can relieve menstrual discomfort.

Many female friends mistakenly believe that it is not suitable to do any exercise during the menstrual period. In fact, there is generally no need to stop physical exercise during the menstrual period. On the contrary, participating in some physical activities during the menstrual period can improve blood circulation in the pelvic cavity, regulate the excitement and inhibition process of the brain, keep people in a good mood and reduce worries.

However, you should pay attention to the following points when exercising during menstruation:

Avoid participating in highly competitive competitions.

Participating in these sports during menstruation can easily lead to endocrine dysfunction and menstrual disorders due to high mental stress.

Reduce the amount of exercise.

It is advisable to insist on participating in some sports that you regularly participate in and are accustomed to, such as jogging, gymnastics, boxing, table tennis, basketball, etc. Pay attention to shortening the exercise time and slowing down the pace to reduce the amount of exercise and relax the muscles.

Avoid strenuous and vibratory exercise.

During menstruation, you should not participate in sports such as high jump, long jump, pitching, 100-meter race and football. You should also not do strength exercises that increase abdominal pressure such as push-ups and dumbbells, so as to avoid excessive menstrual bleeding or changes in the position of the uterus.

You cannot participate in various water sports.

Do not participate in sports such as diving, swimming and water polo; do not take cold showers or wash your feet with cold water to avoid infection and menstrual disorders.

Of course, if the menstrual reaction is indeed severe and the menstrual bleeding is excessive, you should temporarily refrain from exercise and go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

During the menstrual period, female friends can choose sports of appropriate intensity to exercise, such as walking, slow walking, yoga, etc. In addition to paying attention to the intensity of exercise, they should also try to avoid the adverse effects of long exercise time on the female body, and should also avoid participating in some water sports.