LADIES: Do you workout on your period?

goredguar

Yes, unless it's really bad.

angel5561

My first day I feel really weak tired and crampy usually so no that day I do nothing just depends on the severity of your symptoms every woman is different I can relate to the heavy period too thats why im so tired the first day so yea listen to your body ladies

aliencheesecake

I love how some people (women) keep insisting TOM is "not an excuse to not exercise"... I guess because it's okay for you guys, it should be for every other woman on earth too. Some people get horrific migraines during TOM, or bleed to heavily or are in too much pain to exercise...but I guess those are all "excuses."
But, hey, must be nice to have life all figured out for everyone!

Kimsoontobe

Yes, of course after my pain kicks in.

smc864

The only thing I avoid is deadlifting within 24 hours either way of the start of shark week. Personal experience has taught me that that particular hormone combination turns me into someone who is not safe to be around others. Other than that, it is still game on.

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And yes I work out but my periods aren't severe. Pop some ibuprofen and I'm out the door. I just make sure to wear black shorts those days... just incase :blushing:

gracielynn1011

Six months ago, I said "of course, its crazy not to!" To this same question. But the past few months have for some reason had changes in my cycle. TOM now brings intense cramps and nausea and dizzy spells.

I do try to keep working out, but if I get too sick I have to rest longer between sets and sometimes just give it up and try again the next day.

xmarykaterose

It may be beneficial to some women, but there are many others who suffer from fibroids, endometriosis or PCOS who actually do suffer incredible pain, heavy bleeding and digestive upset along with migraines and incredible fatigue. Exercise doesn't relieve those symptoms.

I've had surgery for my endometriosis, so my periods aren't usually as bad as they used to be, but occasionally I have a horrible period where my all of my internal organs along with my uterus feel like they are on fire and being ripped out all at the same time. Those months I skip a day or two. Some months, I have hardly a cramp. Those months, I don't miss a workout.

I actually think I have endo, which is why its so hard to exercise for the first 2-3 days of my period. I'm younger though so it might just be offsets of dysmenorrhea. I don't want to make excuses but the pain is sometimes so bad that I'm up all night and miss school and work. Maybe exercise might help though...

JoRocka

The only thing I avoid is deadlifting within 24 hours either way of the start of shark week. Personal experience has taught me that that particular hormone combination turns me into someone who is not safe to be around others. Other than that, it is still game on.

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And yes I work out but my periods aren't severe. Pop some ibuprofen and I'm out the door. I just make sure to wear black shorts those days... just incase :blushing:

anyone ever actually have a tampon pop out from a specific exercise?

I've had some close calls or ones that practically fell out- but it had more to do with poor sitting position- or the fact it was at the end of the time period and needed changing anyway rather than a direct correlation to an actual exercise/lift.

BraveNewdGirl

I do! Exercise goes a long ways towards relieving cramps. Shark week isn't terribly intense for me, though, so I don't blame those that choose to take the time off if they're experiencing headaches, nausea, and heavy bleeding. I'm fairly fortunate to be able to keep on keeping on during that... period.

xmarykaterose

Not an excuse.

Definitely not an excuse, I just think for some people such as myself, the first 1-2 days are absolutely brutal in terms of pain and all that fun stuff - trust me, if I didn't feel like dying for 2 days, I'd be a lot more eager to work out :-)

IWILLBelieveAchieveInspire

I have severe endometriosis and as a result have wicked painful periods, very heavy flow and my IBS acts up terribly...BUT it doesn't stop me from the gym. I take an extra strength Midol for the cramping, and Immodium for the diarrhea and get my workout on. Personally nothing is gonna keep me from reaching my goal. I'm not judging those who choose not to either..i guess its a personal preference. There are bathrooms there if I need them and I might work a little less hard but at least I did it. Believe me it's not easy. There have been times I've gotten to the gym parking lot and wanted to turn around due to the way i was feelin but something always pulls me inside. Actually the exercise seems to help with the cramping..within a few minutes of warm up I have already forgotten about it since the medication is kicking in and i'm too focused on what I'm doing to focus on anything else. I can't ever imagine taking a week off for a period but that's just me. Oh..and ya..never had a tampon fall out either..I've had a few episodes with 'gushing' flow but that's what a panty liner is for. They make them for thong underwear too. I just run to the bathroom when i've felt that and all's good. I know it's tmi but thought i'd share my experience.

Beckyloo80

Yes, I have no reason not to.

^^^ agreed

wonderwoman234

Yes, I do. But I have pretty typical periods. I know there are some women who are almost debilitated by TOM, but I would imagine they are in the minority.

Tillyecl1

Absolutely! I mean that's 1 week in 4 where you won't work out otherwise. Besides which exercising really helps me with any symptoms I'm having. I work straight through, barely notice the cramps when my legs feel like they're on fire! :-)

JewelsinBigD

I wait until my Advil have kicked in and yep. But my period is 300X better now that I've lost weight, I hardly even need it anymore.

The whole 'endorphins will help' thing has always been BS as far as I'm concerned though, but I think my endorphins are broken.

mine are broken too

KateCon912

Of course I do! No excuses!!

zyxst

My main exercise is walking and I can do that. It really depends on how bad the cramps/muscle spasms are.

grimelle59

yep i definately do. Maybe not the first day of cramps and any discomfort but usually after the first day i workout

Kelly845

not first two days, just have a walk when I feel good

CynthiaT60

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iRun_Butterfly

Yep, no reason for me not too. If I'm crampy I just pop a couple advil and go for it. Exercise usually helps me feel better anyway.

Cre8veLifeR

absolutely. It helps with the general sluggishness I feel if I don't.

Kitship

It may take an extra cup of coffee, but I sure do. And I've yet to regret it.

Fun fact: caffeine has been found to actually worsen menstrual cycle symptoms. :brokenheart:

HugeBum

I do, it makes me feel so much better. But then I don't get crazy bad cramps anyway, a couple of paracetamol and I'm good to go, and the exercise definitely helps my cramps and general bad mood around that time.

19TaraLynn84

Pre-novasure, the first couple of days were mega heavy and super crampy. So no workouts on those 2 days. Post-novasure, what period? I do whatever workout my little heart desires during that time.
Ok, it's not completely gone, but I no longer become anemic and curl up in the fetal position from cramp pain.

Feervi

Well, easy to say "why not" if you don't feel like dying when TOM arrives. In my case I used to havesevere cramps and didn't want to move, breath or live, let alone work out. Now that I'm on the pill my periods are "normal" and thank you to the genious that invented tampons, I just workout like nothing is happening.

fannyfrost

One day a month, sometimes 2 I have to skip the workout because the flow is so unbelievable that I might not make 15 minutes without a change. unless I wear an adult diaper, not comfortable for class. Also it can be unpredictable, normal one minute and the next just way over the top.

FYI, it doesn't mean I wont' workout at home, but it can be a bit too gross for the gym at times. at home a lot of bathroom breaks are easier.

BTW - It actually makes me mad when I have to skip Hate it and I know it is a terrible thing, but I can't wait for Menopause.

yuuen

Everyone is different. The majority of people will tell you to go ahead and do it, you whiny sack of excuses.

Personally, I can't and won't. Still traumatized by the times I tried and my cramps became sharp and unbearable, and the flow increased a disturbing amount for a short time afterwards. Somehow I still get the courage to attempt it every now and then, and I regret it every time. Even back in high school when my gym teachers told me that it "would help cramps and send pain relieving endorphins through my body" I was nearly on my knees with the pain thanks to them.

tl;dr exercising on my period most definitely does not alleviate my cramps or make me feel better; in fact, it's the complete opposite. but this doesn't seem to be a majority case so listen to your own body.

Leadfoot_Lewis

I guess I've been lucky in the sense that I don't get PMS. Very rarely I'll get a "cramp" but nothing even remotely close to prohibiting me from working out.

JoJo__Fit

It's hard for me because I get really weak, so I just take extra pre-workout and push myself