For people who have been in the habit of exercise and fitness, they will keep exercising even when they have their period. So can you exercise when you have your period? Is this good for the body?
Can you exercise during menstruation?
Women can exercise during their menstruation.
A moderate amount of exercise during menstruation is not harmful, and it can also relax the mood, promote blood circulation, improve pain tolerance, make the mood happy, and provide some relief from menstrual cramps.
Strenuous exercise during menstruation is not recommended
Inversions, jumping and strenuous anaerobic exercises are not recommended during menstruation. Doing push-ups, sit-ups and other exercises will increase abdominal pressure, which will cause compression of the uterus and poor blood flow, leading to excessive menstrual blood and backflow. It is also not advisable to do various water sports during menstruation, such as swimming, to avoid bacterial infection of the reproductive system, leading to gynecological inflammation.
What is the best exercise to do during menstruation
Menstrual exercise should pay attention to picking the right type of exercise and exercise intensity.
For example, in the first 48 hours of menstruation, the volume of menstruation is high, it is more recommended to walk, simple stretching or physical exercises, small dumbbells to exercise the strength of the limbs. In the later period, when the volume of menstruation becomes less, you can try more intense exercises, such as jogging, fast running, swimming, etc.
Precautions for menstrual exercise
When you do exercise during your period, you should hydrate in time, adjust to your body condition, and stop to rest if you feel tired, so you don't have to force yourself to continue. Be careful not to catch a cold after exercise or take a cold bath to avoid menstrual disorders.
