LADIES: Do you workout on your period?

iRun_Butterfly · March 2014

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 · March 2014

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

Kitship · March 2014

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 · March 2014

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 · March 2014

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 · March 2014

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 · March 2014

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 · March 2014

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 · March 2014

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 · March 2014

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

UKMarjie · March 2014

The thing is - I would love to work out with just typical cramps. But not to make excuse but I have craaaazy bad pelvic and back pain that makes even sitting down hard. Looks like it might be a good idea to push past that though? :-)

It might also be a good idea to go and see a doctor to manage your pain. I used to get terrible menstrual pain (still worked out though as it helped reduce the pain) - but luckily over time your system seems to change - (post baby, pre-menopause) so you won't be stuck with it for your whole life.

Buck up and see someone about it - your life will be missed out if you can't work out 4-5 days a month. That sucks.

Monty_P · March 2014

No.

hastingsmassage · March 2014

yes, it makes no difference

kitkatbar972 · March 2014

I usually get really bad cramps one day so I might skip just that day. But I want to eat ALL THE CHOCOLATE during my period so I gotta workout to balance that out haha.

ashenriver · March 2014

I used to get heavy periods and bad cramping, but once I went on the pill, I don't experience any of those symptoms anymore. Periods also got very light, it is actually a hassle to buy tampons because I can never find a box of just light ones.

I still continued to go about my day.

And a question for the poster on not going in the water while on her period

Why not?? I love the water and swimming. You should not have to give up your aqua zumba classes. Also hot tub anyone?? Tampons are your friend (unless you have a medical reason not to use them)
*I am honestly just curious, if you cant or don't want to, its fine.

A_Fit_Mom · March 2014

Of course I do. Life doesn't stop during that time.

milkandtea · March 2014

Aside from the first day, absolutely. My cramps on the first day are always so unbearable and for whatever reason the exercise doesn't help, I wish it did!