Like i'm on my period and i was wondering if i could still workout? Will it affect me or anything?
or is it"bad" to exercise if your on it
--And if i can workout..what are some things to avoid?
2006-08-08 07:57:55 · 24 answers · asked by HiLovely 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Staying active during your menstrual cycle will help to relieve cramps. Just make sure to stay hydrated, avoid swimming in the pool, and make sure that you aren't hurting too much for exercising during this time. Take some Midol or Pamprin or whatever, and make sure you're wearing flexible, absorbent pads that will keep you from having any spillovers.
I don't move during my period... Crippling pain!
2006-08-08 08:03:21 · answer #1 · answered by Meredia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can workout. In fact it will help with PMS in general. I can't think of anything to avoid. I follow a pretty tough workout routine and I don't have any trouble.
I found this article online for you:
Q. Since I started running about a year ago, my PMS symptoms have all but disappeared. I asked my doctor about this and he said that the exercise and decreased PMS symptoms could be related. Do you have any information about this?
A. Many women find that exercise, as well as other life-style changes, can eliminate or decreased the misery of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS includes a variety of psychological and physical symptoms (mood swings, depression, hot flashes, headaches, and fatigue) that occur during the 3-10 days immediately before the onset of menstruation and at no other time.
Moderate exercise seems to be the best form of activity for alleviating PMS. Intense exercise, such as high mileage distance running, may not help and could make symptoms worse. Some distance runners, for example, report that during training they experience marked negative mood swings prior to their period. But when they temporally decrease the intensity of their activity, the problem disappears.
Regarding other life-style changes, women with PMS are often advised to: maintain a desirable body weight; cut down on salt, sugar, fat, caffeine and alcohol intake; eat plenty of complex carbohydrates (bread, cereal, rice, potatoes and vegetables); and avoid taking vitamins to relieve this problem unless vitamins recommended by their physicians.
2006-08-08 15:04:38 · answer #2 · answered by dlfoster67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually recommended that you exercise while PMSing. The endorphines lower the moodiness and the workout relieves the cramps and bloating.
Do whatever workout you normally do. You're not an invalid, you just have your period.
2006-08-08 15:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. It's not going to hurt anything, and it may even help you get rid of any cramps or irritability if you get that. It's not going to hurt you at all to work out while you are PMSing or on your period, but you may wish to avoid crunches and the like if you're cramping. Try swimming; that's a lovely excercise for just about everything.
2006-08-08 15:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by Rat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can still exercise while on your period. It is actually encouraged by doctors to continue a routine while menstruation. A) it reduces cramping which is always a good thing B) In many women who exercise while menstruating it helps to slow down blood flow which allows a more comfortable period C) It reduces PM-Sing for alot of women and reduces there stress levels.
Swimming is of course something you need to avoid but all other activity's are good for you and they will make you feel alot better.
2006-08-08 15:08:00 · answer #5 · answered by loverbird20032003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont see why you wouldnt be able to, however somtimes the best workout can be not working out at all. For instence if your having cramps and all those sort of problems, not working out that day woudlnt be a horrible thing for you so dont shy away from resting for that day.
If your generally having soem aches and pains just stay away from those muscle groups.
2006-08-08 15:03:23 · answer #6 · answered by supermooko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, exercise is great for when you're PMSing. It relieves cramps and just makes you feel better overall. I would say almost any exercise you enjoy would be fine, just don't overdo it.
2006-08-08 15:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by loveblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still exercise, just take it easy until the initial cramps go away. I suggest you wear a maxi because the flow can get heavy during intense activity.
2006-08-08 15:02:46 · answer #8 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PMS - pre-menstrual syndrome - are symptoms a woman gets about two weeks BEFORE her period. So if you have your period, you do not have PMS. Exercise is good for you at both these times.
2006-08-08 15:05:22 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, exercise will affect you -- it'll most likely make your period easier to go through.
2006-08-08 15:03:13 · answer #10 · answered by Amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋