Ladies only, I have a personal question.

Jessastar

So, I have a question for Ladies working out on their TOM..

What do you do when you're on it? Do you lessen your workout?
I get really bad cramps when I workout (Tae Bo) and it gets so bad I can only do 10 minutes of it or I'm on the ground in pain.
I heard Yoga works.. but wasn't sure?


If not, any suggestions? Share what you do?

victoria4321

I work out the same pretty much. I might delay a workout but I dont get 24/7 cramps so it doesnt effect me

I'm usually doing crossfit, lifting heavy, and distance running

Assassins_Angel

i know how you feel!! i normally do Zumba Fitness 50 mins a day 4 days a week, when my cramps are bad i either reduce them or not workout at all and just go easy on my cals.

WarriorReady

I had somewhat the same problem. I still walk/jog & yoga is a great option. But also that week I will eat more Omega 3 foods. I will add ground flax seed to my yogurt, cereal, oatmeal or even protein shake and it really does make a difference. Hope you feel better or find away around the cramps, my friend! Take care!

sarahkatara

Exercise usually helps cramps. If the high impact is too much for that TOM, try doing yoga or pilates. Both are gentle on your body but will help it to relax your body, stretch those abdominal muscles that hurt from the cramping, and it will calm you down in general. You can find some good routines on YouTube. This website : bodyrock.tv : is AMAZING. there are some yoga moves there. Just pull a video from offline and get to it! If you have an iPhone, there is an app called Daily Yoga that guides you through a 10, 20, or 60 minutes routine. It's very calming. :flowerforyou:

Jessastar

Thanks so much, guess yoga is popular on TOM. I'll try out that app. And I'll try walking, and maybe calm down on the tae bo. (:

Kirkajuice

I ignore it as much as I can but if it gets bad then I stretch my stomach. Kind of lying on the floor on my front and pushing up with my arms until it feels like it's stretching. That almost always helps. Other than that I use a mooncup and that has lessened the pain quite a lot and made the whole period a day shorter. Anything to stop it irritating me! :happy:

bzgl40

You may want to consider looking at your diet and see what you can do there to reduce your issues. The diet can drive a lot of that. If I am having issues though I just reduce the intensity.

KeishaK89

I had an IUD implanted a month ago and i have been spotting ever since. I dont let it affect my workouts at all but im definately more bloated and carrying water weight which is annoying. If i have cramps weightlifting seems to be easier then running the pain away.

ZoeyRobinson

I gave up dairy and it helped tremendously with cramps. My cramps were debilitating and I actually had surgery to figure out what was going on. Apparently, the hormones in dairy are too rough on my system. if I eat dairy I either go months without a period or have months at a time where I bleed every single day. I once had a period for 9 months straight. I had to go to the doctor every other day to get my iron levels checked. It was horrible.

Something you might want to try.

Jessastar

I gave up dairy and it helped tremendously with cramps. My cramps were debilitating and I actually had surgery to figure out what was going on. Apparently, the hormones in dairy are too rough on my system. if I eat dairy I either go months without a period or have months at a time where I bleed every single day. I once had a period for 9 months straight. I had to go to the doctor every other day to get my iron levels checked. It was horrible.

Something you might want to try.

I'll try it, but does that mean Milk too since it's dairy?

VoodooLuLu

i dont have cramps when toms here so i dont know what to tell you

mpoole6

I do a workout but not that intense maybe a brisk walk or just a quick jog because the cramps can get really bad but at least you have still gotyour body in motion

saustin201

I do my normal routine, except swimming.

Lee1265

I drink a TON more water and just keep moving..... Granted I'm a swimmer- so for first couple days I stay on dry land and do the cross circuit training instead. There have been days where I just....well, said to HECK with it... I stick my eating plan and just take a day of rest as far as training. Think it's up to you...personal feeling and want or NOT to that day.....

monalissanne

I still do my normal walking/running, but I try to double up on water intake and take a preventative Midol. I actually made it through this month with maybe 10 minutes of a mild cramp and barely a TOM at all, so I think the increased exercise actually helps.

htalexander

I love to do lots of stretches, yoga, and light excersises..but I have rough cramps too and excersising a lot makes my flow get heavier so I don't push it.....I just make sure to stay under calories..I wouldn't feel guilty..I think we are meant to rest a bit more during TOM.

CameoDouglas

Running! Trust me its painful at first but exercise actually reduces cramps. Some people mentioned a heavier flow, it's not that your flow is heavier (well yeah kinda) it's that your flushing your body out quicker. It's a proven fact that if you exercise daily your period will end a little earlier.

Also healthy eating and frequent exercises reduces cramps in the long run, there's a study all about it here:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/523768-does-exercise-reduce-menstrual-cramping/

Sveid

The first day is always worst for me, so I just take that day off. I watch what I eat a little more carefully, have a piece of dark chocolate, and just relax.

cmeade20

I have endometriosis so I get nasty cramps. I dont care what anyone says exercise does not help my cramps. If Im hurting that bad I take a day off. I figure it will wind up being 2 maybe 3 days a month tops so no big deal.

MzMiller1215

I work as hard as I would any other time. It seems the more fit I become, the less cramps I have. Now, I rarely suffer from cramps at all.