Ohh Ladies...This goes out to you!

NekaMaye88
NekaMaye88 Posts: 162 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Yay! Let's talk about menstrual cycles! Ha!

Do you take a break from exercise when that time of the month is here? Does exercising help you alleviate the pain?

I've noticed that when I'm active and moving around or even a pretty hardcore exercise routine helps, but AFTERWARD??? That's a whole 'nother story. It's like...the pain intensifies. How do you ladies overcome it without having to shove 8 Pamprin down your throat? :/ What are your experiences with that?

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  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Hello! I normally don't take a break when Aunt Flo is in town unless I am dying (I have skipped one day since I started back in March because of this).

    I find that exercise actually helps with the cramps.

    One word...Tylenol :happy:
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    Working out during TOM never really bothers me. But, I'm fairly lucky that I don't have heavy or painful periods. Perhaps doing some yoga/stretching after an intense workout would help. Also, and I know some people will be appalled by this, you could consider pre-medicating if it happens every time. Take your pain medications before your workout to try to keep the pain from creeping up on you.
  • jpolinisse
    jpolinisse Posts: 149 Member
    I've actually found that the intensity of my work outs is increased during TOM, so I still do my routine. I use Aleve for the cramping.
  • NekaMaye88
    NekaMaye88 Posts: 162 Member
    Thank you ladies! I will continue. I just hate using medication but I will CERTAINLY try some yoga!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    It's becoming less and less of a problem for me (perimenopause) but I usually exercise but not as intensely. And I don't do ab exercises on heavy days because that just gives me cramps.

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