Is it good to exercise during menstruation?

Every woman's body is different, and her menstrual cycle is also different. Some women only have their period for two or three days, and the amount of menstrual blood is very small. The normal menstrual cycle of a woman is 28-35 days, and the duration of menstruation is generally 5-7 days. This period is the process of detoxification of the female body. Exercise can help the body detoxify and promote blood circulation. Therefore, it is better to do proper exercise during menstruation if your physical condition allows.

In fact, for healthy women with certain exercise habits, appropriate exercise during menstruation will not have side effects. On the contrary, it is beneficial to the body. However, women must pay attention to controlling the amount of exercise during menstruation. Exercise during menstruation is not absolutely prohibited, but high-intensity and high-volume exercise (such as variable-speed long-distance running, weighted jumping, slope 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. It can also avoid some infections and even inflammations caused by backflow of menstrual blood.

However, proper exercise during menstruation can help balance the nervous system, promote blood circulation, help the abdominal and pelvic muscles contract and relax, facilitate smoother menstrual blood discharge, and can also play a certain role in relieving dysmenorrhea.

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.

During menstruation, you must go to bed early and ensure adequate sleep time. Staying up late will reduce the amount of menstruation and make your mood unstable. In general, all aspects will affect your menstruation. During menstruation, you should also pay attention to drinking more water. Drinking more water can help the body detoxify better and more smoothly. You can eat some foods that help replenish qi and blood before and after your menstrual period.