Ladies, wokring out at your TOM

candirose69

Hey Ladies a bit of a weird question here.

I was chatting with my sister about my workout ect.and she seemed really shocked that I was still going to the gym during my TOM. I didn't really get it, even before i started at the gym I always went for walks ect during that time because i found it eased the symptoms and gave me shorter (but heavier) periods.
My sister however seemed really really shocked.

So my question is...is there anything wrong with continuing your same workout during that time?(as long as you're not feeling dizzy)

Does any one continue/ stop and why?

Sara2184

You're very lucky. Go to the gym if you can. For me, days 2 & 3 are the worst when I can't move, get massive cravings & the flow is very heavy.

carrieous

Who is this Tom and why do you let him take control of you

gfedex

I've never changed my exercise routine during shark week- but then again, I'm fortunate that I don't get serious cramps or other physical symptoms.

curvynblonde

I can't even think about it for the first 2 days. I try but it's not long before I'm sitting on the couch

JenMc14

I do not skip workouts based solely on the fact that it's TOM. I odn'tknow if I've ever missed a workout for any reason having to do with that, to be honest. Being sick, yes. Getting called in to work at 1 am and not getting home and back in bed until 4 am but going back to work at 8 am, yes. I amdon't have terribly heavy, painful periods, though.

dparent01

I have never had any issues with TOM and therefore it would not affect whether I went or not. If you are able to do it, then I say "Go for it" Don't let that TOM stop you. :-)

tianti82

You're very lucky. Go to the gym if you can. For me, days 2 & 3 are the worst when I can't move, get massive cravings & the flow is very heavy.

This is the same for me. Just this week, I had to go home early from the back pain and flow. I do remember that when I was more active, it was hard to start, but I felt so much better afterwards. I may need to increase workouts during that time.

FionaDFair

I have also been pretty fortunate that my cycles have never provided serious symptoms (i.e. cramps, headaches, etc). I do tend to make extra certain that I'm not over-exerting myself and that I'm getting adequate hydration. Otherwise, working out is still a go, whether going to the gym or heading out for a walk or bike ride.

Evachiquita

Sometimes during the first day I am really, really fatigued. If this happens I will usually skip my workout and have a rest day. If I work out anyway I'm just in a bad mood and it ends up being a useless work out for me. (I'm an endurance athlete so every workout needs to have a purpose and be "worth it", otherwise it's a waste of time and energy.) It's no big deal because I usually re-arrange my work out schedule so that I don't end up skipping a work out. And if I do then oh well, my body needed it and I'll be better off with the additional rest. If it does not affect you why would you purposefully take time off from working out?

Kristinemomof3

My TOM does not get in the way. As far as flow, I wear a menstrual cup, so it's hardly like I'm even on my period.

Nessa0506

I try not to let my TOM stop me from exercising. If it's really bad I just substitute the cardio or strength training for yoga.

MorgueBabe

First 2 days I don't move. At all. Hide under the blankets..... call out sick. I normally throw up from pain.

Sabine_Stroehm

There's nothing wrong with it.

For years, however, girls/women were taught NOT to work out during TTotM. So it's no surprise some folks still feel that way.

If I feel like it, I do, if I don't I don't.

janeite1990

I've always had bad TOM. I still work out. Women were made to keep up with life every day of the month. I don't call in sick at work for TOM, and I'm not calling in sick on my workout either.

JRaeZins

I continue to excercise but sometimes do less if I am really tired.

allforthethrill

If you can, do it! Exercise is quite beneficial that TOM. However, if you're anything like me and literally get sick the first day (or which ever day/ days they are for you) don't feel bad for taking a day two off to rejuvenate!

serenapitala

If I can do everything else, I can workout too. I don't necessarily love it, but I don't love going to work with cramps and occasional vomiting either. Activity actually helps prevent vomiting for me. On Saturday, during my TOM, I set a personal 5k record. If you can do it, go for it. I'm pretty jealous that exercise shortens your TOM. Take advantage of that!

lizdavis07

why would anything be wrong with it? Treat it like any other day if you can. Exercise does definitely help with cramping and moodiness.

lauractemple85

I don't skip workouts during TOM. I really want to, but I know it's better if I just bite the bullet.

If I feel really tired/headache/gross etc. I tell myself to "take it easy" on that day. Turns out when I get there (without pressure on myself) I usually complete my workout and sometimes I do better then usual. There have been a handful of times where I just wasn't having it and I only put in about half the time I usually do, but what can you do? I try and listen to my body.

My biggest problem with TOM is the HUNGER and not going over my calorie intake!

JustJennie1

I never use that as an excuse to not workout.

HMVOL7409

I have stage 3 endometriosis resulting in difficult sometimes extremely painful periods. However I don't use that as an excuse to not workout. In fact, I often feel better afterwards. TOM is never reason to lay around, cry and eat whatever you want.

LorinaLynn

Mine always seems to show up when I have something big planned, so I did Warrior Dash and a good number of 5 and 10k races with Aunt Flo.

Now, however, I'm back on Depo and love not getting any visits.

dym123

the only instance TOM became a problem was the time I doing a long run training for a marathon and when I finished my pad had moved to the inside of my thigh. Thank goodness it was the last day so no flow, and I was wearing tights. Suffice it to say, I started wearing tampons after that.

BusyRaeNOTBusty

If your periods are bad enough that you miss work and can't exercise can't you see a doctor for that? Seriously.

My flow is very heavy (the biggest tampons only last an hour or two) for the first day but I don't let it keep me from life. I go to work, take care of my kids, and yes, work out.

meefo42

I am one of the lucky ones who's cramps get worse when they workout on their TOM. And before you judge that as an "excuse" yes I have tried, many times, and when I have to practically crawl back from my run after I started cramp-free, I've realized it's not worth the extra pain. It sucks but it's only a couple days and them I'm ok.

Lt_Starbuck

for me, I do my hardest workouts while chasing the cotton mouse and it has made a consistent and track-able difference in my progress over the last 5 years. I say those workouts count double.

ETA: Im not talking about cardio. frak that noise. I'm talking about chucking barbells.

melissarina

I've always wondered, why can't people just say "I've got my period" rather than all this Aunt Flo and TOM stuff? It's 2013, ladies, we can talk about our bodies.

And yes, when I'm menstruating, I will still work out. Sometimes I'll whine about it, and I may not put in as much effort, but after having nearly 200 periods, I should be used to it by now. I don't find it the most pleasant time, but taking my doctors advice to take naprogesic has helped, and seeing a physio for my back pain helps too. I love modern medicine.

lelaspeaks

Working out helps - promise. Especially core workouts. Give it 10 minutes and you'll start feeling better.

jzammetti

I always do and, like you, it helps me feel better.

Lunarokra

I will also workout, I am lucky and do not have awful cramps (knock on wood). So, if you are fine with working out so far, just follow your body.