working out during the womenly time of the month?!

lnculver

Who finds it hard to do and who finds it helps the cramps?

Willbenchforcupcakes

It's just another day. Yes, I find it helps with the cramps, far more than any medication.

And considering my last cycle started between my last warmup and my first platform attempt I don't ever let it stop me.

furmickc

You mean during your period? It's not a bad word Yep, I still work out. It definitely helps with my cramps, and my mood.

randomtai

When I did have one I would just lift through it.

singingflutelady

Yup I work through it

eep223

I've never found that it actually helps my cramps. I work through it, but I forgive myself if my performance isn't quite what I would like it to be. It definitely has an effect, but it's no excuse not to put the effort in.

sammyliftsandeats

Because of the pill, mine aren't that bad to begin with but I haven't found it to be a big deal.

You can try stretching or yoga for cramps if they are an issue.

jdhcm2006

I've found that it doesn't bother me for things like pole; although, it's scary because you're going upside down, lol. I just make sure my cup is empty before class/the workout. I'm also a little self-conscious about it if I'm being spotted in an awkward position, aka a pose that requires a split, lol.

But for weights or general cardio, I find that I do struggle to lift/do as many reps or I can't keep up with my normal intensity. It's struggleville for sure, but I just do the best that I can.

I find that while working out my cramps do go away; although, sometimes they return after the workout is over, but I've not had an issue with cramps during the workout.

cecsav1

I'm a woman all day every day. All month.

Dannigreen31

I won't like the 2nd day but I could. I just use it as an excuse to be lazy aha I drop a pound or 2 anyway then cause of water

RoseTheWarrior

I take Tylenol and keep on keeping on.

eep223

I also want to point out that all women's periods and the severity of our cramping is different. Just because one person can continue to breeze through her normal workout no problem doesn't mean it isn't a real struggle for someone else, so pay attention to how you're feeling and just give it your best.

juliewatkin

I haven't had one in years but when I did I didn't notice an impact when I had my period. I did, however, notice decreased strength just prior to the start. On the plus side, I noticed increased strength, recovery and energy during ovulation.

Kimo159

I always stick to my workout schedule regardless if I'm on my period or not...Depending on the severity of my cramping I've made adjustments to my workout but never skipped. Unfortunately I don't find it helps my cramps, but it doesn't make them worse.

MonkeyMel21

jdhcm2006 wrote: »

I've found that it doesn't bother me for things like pole; although, it's scary because you're going upside down, lol. I just make sure my cup is empty before class/the workout. I'm also a little self-conscious about it if I'm being spotted in an awkward position, aka a pose that requires a split, lol.

But for weights or general cardio, I find that I do struggle to lift/do as many reps or I can't keep up with my normal intensity. It's struggleville for sure, but I just do the best that I can.

I find that while working out my cramps do go away; although, sometimes they return after the workout is over, but I've not had an issue with cramps during the workout.

I can't quote any studies but I have read that doing yoga (or any exercise) upside down during your period can cause the blood to backflow and increase your chance of cervical cancer. Again, I can't cite a study but when I read this just thought I'd mention it as something for you to look in to if you've never heard of that before!

MonkeyMel21

I generally don't work out on the first (sometimes second) day of my period, especially if it's a gym day, but it's more because I just don't want to deal with that mess in an open locker room when it's time to shower. If I had a run planned at home, I just go by how I feel, but I normally take the first day off, it's a nice break with a good excuse (that involves lots of comfort coffee and curling up with a heating pad if I'm home).

eta: oh, and a lot of times it starts at about 3:30 am, waking me up an hour before my alarm goes off, so I'm pretty annoyed at that point and just want to continue laying there as long as possible. I only get cramps for about 4-6 hrs and have not found that movement decreases the pain, other than just helping to take my mind off of it I suppose.

saragd012

I cant say that it helps with my cramps (which can be quite bad some months), but I dont think it makes the cramps any worse either. My period can last a solid 7 days, and I refuse to lose 1/4 of every month, so I wont change my routine at all when I'm on it. I dont think it impacts my performance so much as my it reduces my drive to push at 100%, and also it makes me way hungrier, so it takes a little bit extra "self-talk" to get through some months.

MissusMoon

After having a Mirena removed not too long ago, the elevator door scene from The Shining is pretty much what it's like for me for two days. I take those two days off from the gym, because seriously, Carrie at the prom and I'm weak as all get out. When it's normal there's no problem and just exercising regularly makes the cramps so much better in general.

lnculver

MissusMoon wrote: »

After having a Mirena removed not too long ago, the elevator door scene from The Shining is pretty much what it's like for me for two days. I take those two days off from the gym, because seriously, Carrie at the prom and I'm weak as all get out. When it's normal there's no problem and just exercising regularly makes the cramps so much better in general.

I feel very weak too! I find running to increase my flow. Loved all the feed back ladies. Thinking some lazy strength training instead today. Or not lol first days can be the pits.