Do you feel like exercising during your period???

cfriend71

My straight up answer. NO. I don't even try, I feel so horrible & fatigued for those few days, I just give my body a break and then resume when I feel better.

LilSomethin

Nope but I make myself anyways. Always feel so much better after

Bikini27

We all have different TOMs.
I started yesterday morning, cramps and bloating...the whole nine yards.
I also started week three of Insanity, skipping a day or two would seriously mess up my week.
And graces be! Doing the workout made me feel 100 times better.

I suggest, as many doctors do as well, that you not change your activity level just because you're having your TOM. In fact, most doctors will instruct you to move more because it helps to alleviate cramps.

My two cents, naturally, but I don't put anything else in my life on hold because it's my period why should my health suffer?

coolclimates

I don't usually feel like exercising at all during my period, particularly the first few days. In the past, I've almost never exercised when I'm on my period but now I'm trying to at least do it on days when the flow is lighter and the cramps aren't so bad. On days when I have bad cramps and heavy flow, I don't bother. It's awful enough just being on your period and it's a way of trying to reward myself and take it easy for a few days. I do also get very tired during my period, again, especially the first few days. I just feel like I have no energy at all and sometimes take long naps.

dolldreams

I have horrid cramps for a day and then a day so heavy I spend most of it on the toilet changing. I just try to time my rest day(s) around then so I don't miss out on too much exercise.

anthakingston

I definitely don't do intense workouts during my period because I get really sick. I'll do something like cycling, walking, or yoga. Everybody is different though! If you really want to exercise, do something light and see how you feel.

Also, if you're the type to "gain weight" during your period, drink more water. You appear to gain weight during your cycle because the body gets dehydrated very easily during this time. You're holding onto water weight. The more you drink, the less you retain. So do something light if you're feeling up to it, and drink lots of water. Don't let the slightly higher number on the scale guilt you into something you don't feel up to.

mazmataz

Urrghh no...but if I do make myself get out there/across to the gym, I usually feel so much better for it.

Iron_Lotus

I modify my workout since my flow is super heavy, if it's a leg day I switch to arms. I will not squat on my period too messy

whisperwhitley

On my period I'm the laziest person on the planet. I don't worry so much about working out, I just lay in bed. Fortunately I also don't eat much on my period ( weird right?)

donthesitate

You will not always feel like working out...but do it anyway.

This, ive only missed 2 workout days bcuz I had a fever, before I knew about the fever and just felt sick I worked out anyway

jpolinisse

No I don't feel like it, but I do.

Flab2fitfi

If I'm really tired I know its a sign my iron is low but normally carry on as normal. Yesterday I was cramping ( I normally do just before I start) so decided to try a run to see if it helped and I did.

I do sometimes find that I get tired slightly quicker when working out the first few days but it wont stop me.

chellycakes

No i dont feel like exercising.. At all!! Especially the first two days!! I sometimes take those off. I also do karate and the idea of a red stain on white clothing is petrifying!!

Confuzzled4ever

Go! You will feel better

mandygivens

I do exercise during my period, just not as high of an intensity. My birth control helps with keeping me light at first so I go for good hard workouts... but once it starts picking up, I tone it down. Today I did a run (Thank God it was at home on the treadmill) Cause I leaked through and it really put a damper on the rest of my run! I know, TMI- but what are we really talking about here anyways... The harder I work, the heavier my flow- so if I don't want to open the flood gates then I don't work as hard. Just go for a nice long walk every day for the week. Besides- think of how thankful your body will feel for the holiday!

lknjohnson

Hell no. But I do it anyway. It makes me feel SO much better afterward.

I agree. I am the same way!

KetosisTina

This is one time I am glad I workout at home (T25). Those first 2 days I definitely need to change RIGHT before I start my exercise and perhaps add a "safety" liner. I do feel better afterwards even though I never have quite the same energy level. But I won't let it mess up my schedule.

codycsweet

I still get in some type of a workout. For me it's a slippery slope. I started today, went and did a Zumba class and ended up feeling the full force of cramps. Plus did some turbo fire later on, this is now my time to rest.

liv0512

I dont exercise during period due to the heaviness of period and cramping. I try to take it easy during the first 3-4 days after that it usually easies up and I can do light stuff like walking to beach etc

Ankida

No way. The first 3 days or so the pain is so intense, some times I can not even stand up. I've had gym teachers try to make me work out to make it better back in high school...yeah, didn't even close to work, I ended up blacking out in terrible pain.

Even months where it's not that bad, the more I do anything, the worse it gets. How annoying.

curlyslim

If I feel physically able enough then yes. I know there are times when you begin exercise and its good to carry on because your body gets into it, and there are times when i have started exercise and my body is just not cooperating with my mind!

But I'm struggling with after period- i wonder if Im low on iron.

mrsamanda86

Usually I feel just fine during my period so I go for it. Even if I have cramps that month I just take some midol and get my butt to the gym. I end up losing most of my weight in the week during and right after my TOM so I guess I'm weird but seeing how that's the way it works, I'm not gonna let some bleeding or cramping slow me down!! Usually, my workouts during TOM are amazing because I think I push myself harder and have more determination to get it done.
And of course, the harder you work out the more chocolate and salty things you can eat afterwards :bigsmile:

starrylioness

I have to force myself. I have super heavy periods thanks to PCOS (even with the birth control to regulate, they're still heavy) but since starting to exercise again, I've found they have actually gotten a bit lighter, plus the workout improves my mood and seems to help with some of the bloating. But then that's just me. I know everyone's body is different. But I've always heard good things about working out on your period, that it helps with cramps, etc and for me...it really has. It's uncomfortable at first but once the endorphins start kicking in, I'm feeling better than when I started.

Nmt100

It has never occurred to me not to workout. I couldn't exactly tell the 15 lads in my judo class at the age of 13 I couldn't train every 4th week, or let the girls down in hockey. I just learned early on how to deal with TOM and exercise and controlling the mess.

smc864

I cannot relate at all nor do I understand why it would matter if I was on my period. Why should the world stop when it's your TOM? I take an ibuprofen and take my *kitten* to the gym. Maybe there are some ladies with excruciating cramps but I'm not one of them. Yes it is unpleasant, but not an excuse to skip a work out and binge eat.

Eleonora91

I usually do nothing for at least a couple of days, except if I have to walk to some places for some reasons (like grocery shopping as so on).

PhearlessPhreaks

Just do it. You will feel much better, even if it's only a walk and not your regular routine. :flowerforyou:

S3r3knitty

I usually only have bad cramps and feel kinda meh on the first day. Now, until recently I stayed at home that day but last time I made myself go running anyway and it was the best choice. During running the cramps magically disappeared and I felt sooo much better afterwards that I plan to do it again next time.

BabyLovesToRun

I'm extremely sluggish those 5 days. I don't cramp but I bloat up like a puffer fish, almost literally. I'm so uncomfortable those days because NOTHING fits except a pair of my old fat clothes I kept just for that purpose. I still try to do what I normally do, though I'll admit it's a bit half-arsed. But at least I move!

cafeaulait7

I cannot relate at all nor do I understand why it would matter if I was on my period. Why should the world stop when it's your TOM? I take an ibuprofen and take my *kitten* to the gym. Maybe there are some ladies with excruciating cramps but I'm not one of them. Yes it is unpleasant, but not an excuse to skip a work out and binge eat.

Maybe there are some women with excruciating cramps? Ha! Yeah, maybe Just a slight chance, mind you

Seriously, I have endo and PCOS and my cramps are like a scene out of Alien. Women I have talked to who have had both endo and children often say that endo is worse than labor. I wouldn't know about labor, but if anything is more painful than endo cramps, the chances of passing out seem pretty high.

OTOH, my pain threshold is now through the roof, so that helps in normal life with regular injuries and the like.

I am now on meds again to just stop my period altogether. Woot!