Do you exercise during your period?

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  • Rachlmale
    Rachlmale Posts: 640 Member
    What are cramps... :wink:
  • xlacijeanx
    xlacijeanx Posts: 232 Member
    Exercise makes cramps, bloating, etc go away for me. Same with sex. It doesn't happen for everyone- but I know it also helps boost my crappy moods when Aunt Flow & Uncle Red are in town. Get the blood pumping and you should start to feel better! Work out for 10 minutes and I'm sure you'll want to finish your workouts! :)
  • Angie_1991
    Angie_1991 Posts: 447 Member
    What period?
  • marinaxmarisol
    marinaxmarisol Posts: 16
    i go to they gym more often than normal on my period only because it helps releive my cramps & after a week of hard work , you loose more weight :) Dont forget to drink water ! and bananas are awesome at helping with cramps.
  • karabff
    karabff Posts: 98
    Yep..& I have found that if I stay on track with my cal's & cont to exercise I lose more weight when it is done then any other time of the month-that motivates me!
  • FaithInAes
    FaithInAes Posts: 54 Member
    I exercise when I am on my period. I have found that it actually helps me with my cramps!
  • RoxannWilliams97
    RoxannWilliams97 Posts: 5 Member
    I actually did sit-ups during my TOM. and I felt better. My thing is, even though I follow my calorie and exercise goals I still tend to gain a pound or two during TOM. Very frustrating. Does anyone else have this problem?
  • Italianyc84
    Italianyc84 Posts: 192 Member
    I usually don't exercise the day I get it, and I have to say I usually don't one or two days before either because I always have one day when I'm PMSing and soooooo lethargic. Maybe I'll do weights, but no cardio.
  • Alr080389
    Alr080389 Posts: 38 Member
    I do. I seem more energetic when at this time. I do get cramps though but I push through them.
  • jabmzmom
    jabmzmom Posts: 72
    I do exercise because it makes me feel better.
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    Yes!



    No! Wait... is this a trick question?
  • Malozing0809
    Malozing0809 Posts: 71 Member
    I take a dose of Advil and do a light work out usually.
  • Alr080389
    Alr080389 Posts: 38 Member
    I actually did sit-ups during my TOM. and I felt better. My thing is, even though I follow my calorie and exercise goals I still tend to gain a pound or two during TOM. Very frustrating. Does anyone else have this problem?

    Yes I do. I started working out 2 weeks ago and I lost 2 lbs in one week. Then last week I got my TOM and the scale went right back to where I started. This week I am back down to that 2lb mark. I think it was a lot of water retention and bloating.
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    Definitely do. Makes me feel better by improving my mood and energy.

    I also ride horses on the beach and only wear white. ;)

    Have a happy period.

    Mwhahahahaha! LOL

    As long as I have some minor semblance of energy, I do something. It's no where near the intensity of a normal workout, but I do still try to get a workout in.
  • Glamrock82
    Glamrock82 Posts: 22 Member
    On my lighter days, yes. But on my heavier days? FORGET ABOUT IT. It's the last thing I want to do! :( I just fill up on fruits and veggies those days.
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    Stay away from caffeine, because that will make cramps worse.
  • sundancer1966
    sundancer1966 Posts: 478 Member
    Yes, I do, and it does help with the cramps. Sometimes i skip my bonus workouts, but usually, I keep to my normal schedule.
  • OfficiallySexyVal
    OfficiallySexyVal Posts: 492 Member
    I actually work out more often on my period because it relieves the cramps!
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    Yes.

    I can't take credit for this hilarious statement. It's something one of my newest buddies JUST posted. "do you think women sat down on the oregon trail because they got their period! no. stop making excuses. sorry if this offends anyone, there may be a few extreme circumstances but for the most part i see this as an excuse!"
  • ninakretina
    ninakretina Posts: 17
    I usually do...the first day or two of my TOM I do get horrible cramps and may suddenly black out(pretty much like when your blood sugar levels drops), but if I do work out, even by just walking from work to my apartment(which is a 35-40 minutes walk), I tend to feel better and lighter...
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    As long as I've got the physical strength, yes. That seems to be the biggest problem. :grumble:
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    why yes... yes I do

    Do you find that it actually helps alleviate your cramps, or does it just improve your mood? :happy:
  • Halleeon
    Halleeon Posts: 309 Member
    I try to, but find I have less strength and stamina some of the days, therefore, I don't push it very hard.
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    Yes. Next question?
  • JenniBaby85
    JenniBaby85 Posts: 855 Member
    Depends on the cramping and the flow. If it's all normal, I do work out. If it's heavy and painful, I take the day off. One day at a time.
  • alie001
    alie001 Posts: 59 Member
    I also try to but sometimes it is just a walk rather than the elliptical. I try to stay active through the whole month but on that particular month it is sometimes harder. Listen to your body and if you don't feel up to it then don't excercise. Really it comes down to you and feeling guilty because you feel like a bag of garbage that day is of no use. So you take some time off...no biggie...as long as your day off doesn`t become a week, month or year off..
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
    Yep...helps with the cramps, and so I can actually eat more, and so i don't cry (I am the opposite of alot of people, most get witchy, I get more mopey) and makes me happy :bigsmile: the only thing i have to watch out for is that i don't have an accident (the obgyn didn't seem to be concerned how heavy i flow, but rather blames my weight for it) but that is usually days 1 and 2. days 3-6 i feel better to push myself.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Yes.

    I can't take credit for this hilarious statement. It's something one of my newest buddies JUST posted. "do you think women sat down on the oregon trail because they got their period! no. stop making excuses. sorry if this offends anyone, there may be a few extreme circumstances but for the most part i see this as an excuse!"

    Actually they probably stayed in the wagons on those days. They didn't have tampons or maxi pads back then.
  • amylovescupcakes
    amylovescupcakes Posts: 146 Member
    I make it a point to set my goal at at least 10 mins per day every day even if I don't wanna. After that 10 minutes I'm usually amped up enough to do my entire workout depending on what it is, and if not? I did 10 minutes.
  • _Alkaline
    _Alkaline Posts: 18 Member
    I do not exercise, when ever I try to it makes my cramps much much worse and i've passed out at least 2x's screw that, I can wait it out. (I usually only have to sit out one day anyway)

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