LADIES: Do you workout on your period?
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Just started mine today.. And I have serious issues with mine (undergoing steps for a hysterectomy) but I workout anyway. Sometimes it makes it better, sometimes it makes it a lot worse.
Today will be about a 1300+ calorie burn for me too. I did Crossfit at lunch and tonight I teach a Zumba class. I don't always have the luxury of laying at home popping pain meds and muscle relaxers with a heating pad on my back.. Especially when I have class counting on me to motivate them and who look to me for inspiration..0 -
(not always, but if you haven't seen a doc you won't know, and never let a doc tell you that severe amounts of pain in TOM is normal. Cramping is normal, crippling pain that makes it impossible to function isn't)
Oh jeez... this again? You're wrong, sorry. I've had debilitating periods since I was 12. I've been to numerous gynecologists. There is *nothing* wrong with me.
I take 1-2 days of exercise off for my periods. I've missed days of school, I've missed work. It's just how my body works. We're human, we're not robots, and some of us have much more debilitating periods than others. And, some months it is worse than others.
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I usually do my planned workout, but if I'm especially crampy or the flow is really heavy, I'll skip anything really high-impact - more to prevent messes than anything... (LOL, talk about TMI...)0
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I do, but I have two enormous middle fingers for anyone who says "exercise helps with cramps!"
They lie like dogs.
Exercise during shark week has (so far) meant extra showers and maybe a slightly longer rest time. Though it hasn't occurred to me to try it yet, i'd imagine a heating pad on the lap post-workout would be pretty nice. I get terrible, curl-in-a-ball cramps for 3-4 days and there's a pretty strong hormonal/crazy component to it too, but until my doc and I can figure out how to help alleviate those symptoms I kinda feel like it's important not to let them interrupt me when I'm on a good roll.
Not lying. Maybe exercise doesn't help you, maybe it's because you have a medical issue that your doctor hasn't figured out yet, but that doesn't make the rest of us that say it helps liars....0 -
I only have a hard time of it about every other month . I do my regular routine anyway unless I have a migraine . No way am I going to work out with a headache like that.
I can't say I feel better, have more energy, or a shorter period when I exercise but I don't feel worse either.
Sometimes I get famished the week before and that is accompanied by huge mood swings. If I stay hungry - I have a harder time controlling my extremely pissy attitude. If there is any additional stress - I eat. I eat for the children. lol0 -
I do, but I have two enormous middle fingers for anyone who says "exercise helps with cramps!"
They lie like dogs.
Well, you're not alone, lol. I remember actually being fine, starting my workout, and after 15 minutes the horrible cramps started...0 -
yes. most women should, and in most cases exercising makes cramps less bad.
there are some exceptions, it really depends how badly you suffer in TOM... stuff like endometriosis can make exercise at that time virtually impossible.... though if you have that level of pain you should see a doctor as it can be a sign of a medical issue and there could be some treatment for it (not always, but if you haven't seen a doc you won't know, and never let a doc tell you that severe amounts of pain in TOM is normal. Cramping is normal, crippling pain that makes it impossible to function isn't)
that's about right.
I've had one time in my life where I had to stop a work out- and I went to the bathroom and did a cold washcloth and lay on one of the benches (so gross I know). My friend said- if YOU are thinking about stopping - most people would have quit a while ago- just go home.... I hung out and finished my workout. Felt immensely better- but yeah- sometimes it happens.
For most people it helps to just carry on like normal- but there are exceptions to everything. (hence my why would you not question)0 -
(not always, but if you haven't seen a doc you won't know, and never let a doc tell you that severe amounts of pain in TOM is normal. Cramping is normal, crippling pain that makes it impossible to function isn't)
Oh jeez... this again? You're wrong, sorry. I've had debilitating periods since I was 12. I've been to numerous gynecologists. There is *nothing* wrong with me.
I take 1-2 days of exercise off for my periods. I've missed days of school, I've missed work. It's just how my body works. We're human, we're not robots, and some of us have much more debilitating periods than others. And, some months it is worse than others.
End of argument.
1. what did I say that implied all women have the same amount of pain for periods? 2. And my advice about seeing a doctor... are you saying that women who have crippling pain that makes them barely able to function *shouldn't* see a doctor about it? As for treatments, I said there are in some cases not in all cases. Also, just because doctors can't find what's wrong, doesn't mean there isn't something wrong, it just means doctors don't know what it is....
I don't see what's wrong with any of what i said, so please don't read stuff into my posts that isn't there.
I'm not bashing anyone or calling anyone names or telling anyone that they're making excuses. I'm just giving advice. Most women can exercise during their period, and crippling pain is something to see a doctor about.0 -
Yep, I think my pain tolerance is higher during that time.0
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Some yoga, Pilates may help! This, followed by a warm bath, and chocolate!0
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Yes, it seriously helps me with my cramping.0
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Not lying. Maybe exercise doesn't help you, maybe it's because you have a medical issue that your doctor hasn't figured out yet, but that doesn't make the rest of us that say it helps liars....
Lol christ okay, "in my personal experience yadda yadda"0 -
thank you. I have endometriosis . When My cycle is here I workout at home. Mostly housework. I avoid the gym for a few days only because that is where my most embarrassing moments have happened0
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Often I do not. I just rest.0
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I do, but I have two enormous middle fingers for anyone who says "exercise helps with cramps!"
They lie like dogs.
Exercise during shark week has (so far) meant extra showers and maybe a slightly longer rest time. Though it hasn't occurred to me to try it yet, i'd imagine a heating pad on the lap post-workout would be pretty nice. I get terrible, curl-in-a-ball cramps for 3-4 days and there's a pretty strong hormonal/crazy component to it too, but until my doc and I can figure out how to help alleviate those symptoms I kinda feel like it's important not to let them interrupt me when I'm on a good roll.
Not lying. Maybe exercise doesn't help you, maybe it's because you have a medical issue that your doctor hasn't figured out yet, but that doesn't make the rest of us that say it helps liars....
Thank you for getting to this before me. From personal experience, it does help!0 -
Period... I don't have time for that. I gave it up years ago!0
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The only thing I avoid is deadlifting within 24 hours either way of the start of shark week. Personal experience has taught me that that particular hormone combination turns me into someone who is not safe to be around others. Other than that, it is still game on.0
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Not lying. Maybe exercise doesn't help you, maybe it's because you have a medical issue that your doctor hasn't figured out yet, but that doesn't make the rest of us that say it helps liars....
Lol christ okay, "in my personal experience yadda yadda"
well you gave two middle fingers to women who say that exercise helps with cramps and called us all liars.... you can't really be surprised that someone would pick you up on that.0 -
(Housework is not exercise)0
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why shouldn't i lol. get a painkiller if you need and get a life0
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Maybe not on the first day when all I want to do is curl up and die :sad:
But from the next day onwards I just hit the gym because its the best way to get rid of the bloated feel.
Also, I get weird cravings like eating grapes dipped in peanut butter during those times...... so have to workout :happy:0 -
I do too, no problem
Um dude, really? Should we just call you ma'am. TannedTiger?0 -
Really? I don't!! OMG I would LOVE to be able to do what I do normally with my trainer but I am absolutely terrified that he's gonna have me bouncing around like he does and I worry the damn tampon will pop out or something!! I have incredible cramps the first day or two, I KNOW that exercise would alleviate that but the whole period thing at the gym... Omg!!0
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Yes, just try to avoid going upside down.0
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The thing is - I would love to work out with just typical cramps. But not to make excuse but I have craaaazy bad pelvic and back pain that makes even sitting down hard. Looks like it might be a good idea to push past that though? :-)
I know some girls who have cramps that are so bad that they're virtually paralyzed for a week, but if it's not to that point quite yet, you might find that exercising actually helps you feel better. I know that's how it works for me when I can force myself to get up and go do it. Especially gentle exercise, yoga, walking, swimming, etc. Plus the endorphins don't hurt! And I feel less guilty when I start ugly-eating chocolate cake like it's my last day on earth.
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well you gave two middle fingers to women who say that exercise helps with cramps and called us all liars.... you can't really be surprised that someone would pick you up on that.
Surprised? No, this is an internet forum. Pedants run amok!
OP, for your benefit, I offered my personal experience to add contrast to what is admittedly probably the typical physical response to exercise during your period. I'd definitely encourage you to try it out and find what works best for you; as most everyone else has mentioned, only you & your doc can help decide if there's a legitimate reason to not just do your thing.0 -
Cramps and bloating is one thing, but I bleed so heavily that it is hard to work out without issues. I take at least 2 or 3 days off.0
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I do workout but I never miss a workout. But I also workout at home in my livingroom which is not too far from the restroom. On my first day I can be VERY heavy. So if it's a jumpy type of workout I really need to 'prep' right before hand. Superplus and a pad.. yeah that bad. I have the same fears as LianaG115. When I use to workout at the gym if it was day 1 I could do weights and such but wouldn't trust a bunch of jumping. So yeah I still work out but for gym stuff I might have to change the workout depending on the day. These are things guys just don't understand.
For the guys that are reading this... imaging having severe diarrhea and just trying to hold it for a 30 to 60 minute workout. Sure no problem.. You can do it. and make sure you give your workout your ALL.0 -
Cramps and bloating is one thing, but I bleed so heavily that it is hard to work out without issues. I take at least 2 or 3 days off.
I hear ya.0 -
Really just depends on how bad my cramps are...Sorry for the TMI guys. But girls, do you work out on your period? I feel like its kind of crazy to forgo 4-5 days of working out because of cramps and the obvious other problems (LOL) but I can't help it. I love working out but for those few days, I'm not in the mood and I just feel like a dying slug hahaha.
Any thoughts?? I usually go on long walks during my those days but thats about it...0
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