Do you workout during that time of the month?

sarah44254

I always work out on my period! I feel 1000% better after my workout than before!! Exercise helps with PMS and period symptoms!

^ this is exactly how I feel. There is no difference between regular day and TOM day for me if I exercise and eat well consistently.

NOLAdy

I usually have one day where I'm just too tired to do anything. Other than that I do workout, even if it's not as "hard" as I normally would.

TrainerRobin

I do work out. It's surprisingly helpful with the cramps...

Interesting to hear you say that. I find the same thing. Some serious cardio really helps cramps and helps to get rid of that puffy, bloated feeling too. Better than Pamprin! :bigsmile:

exercisesucks

I always do, no excuses.

ps. i have a wife and 2 teen daughters, so there TOM is my TOM. LOL!

piccolarj

Ok WARNING this may get a little gross!!
If you are talking about what I think you are talking about it is not only bleeding but also passing clots big enough to push the tampon out. I used to experiance this too every month which was why I couldn't wear them until I got on BC. It can be pretty nasty to be on the tredmill and have a clot pass and come down your pants leg. So what I used to do is just find something I could do at home like a workout DVD. That way if I had an accident I was in the comfort of my own home. Try to keep moving and doing something because you do feel better afterwards.

amccrazgrl

I have and haven't. It depends on if I want a break from working out or which day I'm on.

takingbackalison

I do, but I wear tampons..
Back when I didn't, I hated running the track in gym class wearing a pad, so I definately understand where you're comin from. Maybe just try some other exercises instead, like maybe just focus on working your arm muscles or something. Then you're not just sittin around ya know

Olona

I don't but I know I should and when you do it ups your mood and helps with cramps and you don't feel so much like crap but you may need a nap afterwards:)

JenBrown0210

I also force myself - I'll at least go on my walks during break/lunch. I also practice yoga on the Wii Fit (plus I have the "Yoga for Dummies" Dvd's) and i'll do some yoga as well. After awhile the yoga & walking combine help relieve the cramps & sometimes it won't last as long (does that make sense?)

I get severe cramps the first 3 days of my period. My lower back and legs hurt, and my cramps are unbearable. Does the yoga make it worse at first or help make it better quicker. I never thought of trying yoga to relieve my cramps.

maggieschuck

I do. I keep track of it so I know when its coming. I'll work out extra hard that week so my rest day is the first day of my flow. I get super bloated and will gain up to 5 lbs before my cycle. I have PCOS so weight loss is super hard and my cycles are usually out of wack. I know from research that being at a healthy weight and exercise will help with symptoms.

Go to the gym but take your time. Lift weights, do slow walking or ride the bike. :flowerforyou:

smalltowngirl504

I do However the cramps are always worse when I stop moving !

Rurouni_Kou

Depends on how I'm feeling. When I have mine come around there are times when the pain is so bad I shake and get close to passing out. Those days are hitting the advil and move as little as possible days.

If I'm feeling fine I will work out if I can. However, I don't use pads or tampons. I despise pads (I was in gymnastics and thus feeling like I was wearing a diaper sucked) and I despise pads and tampons because you throw them away, thus making trash and also wasting money. I bought myself a menstrual cup about a year ago and I'm still praising the makers of those things. I can do whatever the heck I want now athletics wise when that time of the month comes (Cheers!), I don't create trash, it's not toxic (like tampons can be), and I'm saving money now since I don't have to throw it away and buy new ones all the time. I'm pleased.

YeaILift

I workout during every time of the month :laugh:

mallymoo86

I usually have a very heavy flow too. I know that it feels icky. My advice is wear black pants "just in case" and do as much as you feel able. I do it because it's the right thing and like I read earlier.... I need the extra calories for chocolate. :laugh:

SoFancySoBlessed

JUST FINISHED MY "TIME" AND I WORKED OUT ALL DAYS EXCEPT DAY 1 :sick: ......I ACTUALLY WAS LIGHTER THAN NORMAL FOR ALL THE OTHER DAYS...AND....NO CRAMPING AT ALL :happy: !!! SO EXCITED!!! I CANNOT WEAR TAMPONS EITHER SO I FEEL YOU ON THE YUCK PART, BUT I HAVE TO AGREE WITH THE REST OF US THAT I FEEL 110% BETTER AFTERWARDS!

Eidajan

I never did until I joined MFP After reading posts by others, I have been working out at least on alternate days and I agree that it makes me feel way better! I too feel generally tired during my period but working out somehow helps - I go on the elliptical or use the Kinect Zumba. I may not workout as intensely as I do on other days but even 30 minutes helps.I dont use tampons either.

keepitoff99

Yep! Even if I really feel like crashing! i always work out first thing in the morning and I get bad stomach pains a couple days before to the first day so I take Mydol/advil and workout anyways. Helps keep me on track, even when I don't feel like it!

sarina87

It really sucks for me because i have the worst cramps, But once i get some asprin in me, i am good as new and ready to workout.

sherri31

I used to get horrid cramps and it was heavy so i wouldnt work out. This last month i did workout and it really took the cramps away and i barely had a period. so now i work out during it.

believetoachieve

I honestly don't ever use my period as an excuse for anything - and only in rare circumstances should others (at least in my opinion!). Exercise has been proven to help with period pains and symptoms - so why not? You don't need to be running full-speed ahead, but some weights or pilates isn't going to cause any problems whatsoever!

curleesam

I was wondering this the other day! I always try to but do find one or two days I dont have enough energy and do some pilates at home instead.

curleesam

I always do, no excuses.

ps. i have a wife and 2 teen daughters, so there TOM is my TOM. LOL!

LOL LOL LOL love it! My hubby would say the same thing!