Do you work out on your period?
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I have terrible cramps the first day so I cant but I work out just as hard every other day. I feel like it helps!0
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That the OP doesn't deserve your derision. She merely requested information.
your point being? you're using the past tense. most women of menstruating age are young enough at this point that they shouldn't have received incorrect/outdated/pick your term education along these lines.
copy/paste of my last reply:Did you know that women for generations were told to never work out during their periods?wow. women do not shut off 1 week out of the month. unless you have a specific medical condition that requires medication preventing you from exertion or physical activity, why would you stop working out or eating correctly? good lord.
again, what's your point?0 -
Most of the time, yes. I think the activity helps, but if my period is really heavy or i'm hurting too badly I will take a day or two off. But that isn't every month.0
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I love that you brought this up. I hate the thought of any physical activity when I'm on the rag, but I force myself to go anyway. It's so worth it afterwards. Not only do my cramps and bloating diminish, but it takes the hormonal edge off as well as my anxiety.0
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I always do. But I don't have a lot of the symptoms a lot of people get, I typically just feel fine/normal when I'm on mine so it doesn't phase me!0
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TMI but I don't due to the fact that I have a very heavy flow and get almost killer cramps. It's easier to just wait a weak but focus entirely on my eating.0
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Yep no excuses0
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I may take the first day off, but it is unlikely. I usually only feel bad for a little while and then I am good the rest of the day so that is probably why I am able to.0
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i'm not responding to the OP, i'm responding to you.
That the OP doesn't deserve your derision. She merely requested information.
your point being? you're using the past tense. most women of menstruating age are young enough at this point that they shouldn't have received incorrect/outdated/pick your term education along these lines.
copy/paste of my last reply:Did you know that women for generations were told to never work out during their periods?wow. women do not shut off 1 week out of the month. unless you have a specific medical condition that requires medication preventing you from exertion or physical activity, why would you stop working out or eating correctly? good lord.
again, what's your point?0 -
your point being? you're using the past tense. most women of menstruating age are young enough at this point that they shouldn't have received incorrect/outdated/pick your term education along these lines.
copy/paste of my last reply:Did you know that women for generations were told to never work out during their periods?wow. women do not shut off 1 week out of the month. unless you have a specific medical condition that requires medication preventing you from exertion or physical activity, why would you stop working out or eating correctly? good lord.
again, what's your point?
The OP actually has a valid question. There is an association between knee injuries and the menstrual cycle due to a decrease in motor control.0 -
I always work out, yes. I find it helps if I'm crampy/achey. I often take some ibuprofin if they're bad but push through regardless.0
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My point is that the OP doesn't deserve your derision. She requested information. You
i'm not responding to the OP, i'm responding to you.
That the OP doesn't deserve your derision. She merely requested information.
your point being? you're using the past tense. most women of menstruating age are young enough at this point that they shouldn't have received incorrect/outdated/pick your term education along these lines.
copy/paste of my last reply:Did you know that women for generations were told to never work out during their periods?wow. women do not shut off 1 week out of the month. unless you have a specific medical condition that requires medication preventing you from exertion or physical activity, why would you stop working out or eating correctly? good lord.
again, what's your point?
replied with snobbish derision. I attempted to contextualize. You aren't interested in that.
I get it. You wanted to be rude.0 -
:happy: :happy: God knows I'm more clumsy during that time of the month!
your point being? you're using the past tense. most women of menstruating age are young enough at this point that they shouldn't have received incorrect/outdated/pick your term education along these lines.
copy/paste of my last reply:Did you know that women for generations were told to never work out during their periods?wow. women do not shut off 1 week out of the month. unless you have a specific medical condition that requires medication preventing you from exertion or physical activity, why would you stop working out or eating correctly? good lord.
again, what's your point?
The OP actually has a valid question. There is an association between knee injuries and the menstrual cycle due to a decrease in motor control.0 -
I have one day in the cycle were for 24 hours or so I have a lot of pain (I have PCOS) so that day I tend to rest (I also have low iron so I need to ensure I dont get run down) but the rest of the cycle I exercise0
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several other people have made very similar comments. thank you for making me feel like such a special snowflake by conversing with me :flowerforyou:
My point is that the OP doesn't deserve your derision. She requested information. You
i'm not responding to the OP, i'm responding to you.
That the OP doesn't deserve your derision. She merely requested information.
your point being? you're using the past tense. most women of menstruating age are young enough at this point that they shouldn't have received incorrect/outdated/pick your term education along these lines.
copy/paste of my last reply:Did you know that women for generations were told to never work out during their periods?wow. women do not shut off 1 week out of the month. unless you have a specific medical condition that requires medication preventing you from exertion or physical activity, why would you stop working out or eating correctly? good lord.
again, what's your point?
replied with snobbish derision. I attempted to contextualize. You aren't interested in that.
I get it. You wanted to be rude.0 -
Special, indeed.
several other people have made very similar comments. thank you for making me feel like such a special snowflake by conversing with me :flowerforyou:
My point is that the OP doesn't deserve your derision. She requested information. You
i'm not responding to the OP, i'm responding to you.
That the OP doesn't deserve your derision. She merely requested information.
your point being? you're using the past tense. most women of menstruating age are young enough at this point that they shouldn't have received incorrect/outdated/pick your term education along these lines.
copy/paste of my last reply:Did you know that women for generations were told to never work out during their periods?wow. women do not shut off 1 week out of the month. unless you have a specific medical condition that requires medication preventing you from exertion or physical activity, why would you stop working out or eating correctly? good lord.
again, what's your point?
replied with snobbish derision. I attempted to contextualize. You aren't interested in that.
I get it. You wanted to be rude.0 -
I don't have bad period symptoms, so I totally work out my period week. It helps me get over feeling bloated!0
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Reading this thread makes me appreciate how easy my periods are. Minimal cramping. Mostly grumpy. Hasn't affected my workouts.0
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I think it was a valid question. I also have PCOS and mild endometriosis - sometimes I'm fine on my period - sometimes I flood so bad that I go through a super plus tampon and an overnight pad in a hour - and that's when I'm sitting down! Standing up makes it worse - I've never tried exercising when I'm flooding like that - I don't think it would be a good idea though.0
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Exercise can actually ease cramps and other symptoms. I don't change any routine for my period.0
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My periods have been crazy for so long. It was so bad that I ended up getting an ablation. My uterus on an ultrasound looked like a balloon animal when they are first blown up. The tech was shocked. She said it should look more like a pencil. Before the ablation I never worked out during my period simply because everything was too heavy. I couldn't wear a tampon and wearing a pad while working out was too uncomfortable.
Since the ablation, my periods are very light, lasting a normal 5-7 days. However, it's the days leading up to my period that burn me out. My bewbs hurt like I'm pregnant, I get stabbing pains near my pelvic bone, and the PMS....my poor kids
I don't even realize I'm being so horrible until the storm has passed. I have noticed that working out does relieve some of the symptoms, making them easier to cope with. I have no problems working out during my period because once it starts, all the awful symptoms disappear. 0 -
For those really struggling with flow issues, try Always Maxi Super Heavy Overnight pads. (You still may feel too gross to work out, but they may just overall increase your comfort level in everyday activities.)0
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I still workout but not as much as I would normally do0
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I try to go to the gym but if my cramps are too bad I'll just stay home and try to take it easy calorie-wise. However I do go out to the barn and make sure my horse is ok and most of the time I ride if I'm feeling up to it0
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Why wouldn't you? It makes me feel better actually.
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If anything I am more motivated at that time!
But I don't experience the cramps, etc anymore that some women have mentioned. Although I do only have my period like twice a year, got to love the pill!
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That depends on whether I can actually stand upright or not...0
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I believe it is different for each individual. I know I read so many of you are able to continue with your normal routine and that's fantastic. For me I get very faint, dizzy, stomach sick and off balance. I have to have acupuncture for my migraines and my flow is very heavy. With the dizziness I have to lay down most of the time and just let it go on its own. One thing I don't have with my stomach are cramps. The most I do are very short walks around the lock at slow pace. I believe it doesn't hurt me to slow down for a short period of time .0
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wow. women do not shut off 1 week out of the month. unless you have a specific medical condition that requires medication preventing you from exertion or physical activity, why would you stop working out or eating correctly? good lord.
Because I literally throw up from massive pain at least 2 days per month - would you also suggest working out with a migraine?
Wait till ya hit 50 with fibroids so large you can't button your pants for a week, then you can judge.0 -
As long as your period is not a painful one, I don't see why you would have to stop working out. I usually work out during my period as well.0
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