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Questions to LADIES ONLY please

BlissfullyActice
BlissfullyActice Posts: 59
edited February 20 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi ladies!

I was wondering how many of you exercise at that time of the month, I find myself skipping more days than I would like (not because of cramps though), what about you? Any tips?
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  • ks4e
    ks4e Posts: 374 Member
    Exercise actually lessens cramps for me. I suck it up and just do it, although I may not be at my best performance wise.
  • SweatSmileRepeat
    SweatSmileRepeat Posts: 99
    Yup! I exercise on those days of the month haha.
  • BlissfullyActice
    BlissfullyActice Posts: 59
    I guess, I am a little afraid guys may come across this thread but oh well...I have never had much of a cramp problem and exercising helps but a very heavy flow.
  • ChancyW
    ChancyW Posts: 437 Member
    Exercise actually lessens cramps for me. I suck it up and just do it, although I may not be at my best performance wise.

    This is true for me as well. I'm not a big fan of unscheduled rest days. :smile:
  • Booksandbeaches
    Booksandbeaches Posts: 1,791 Member
    I usually don't exercise the second day when it's the worst flow and I feel "blah". But the rest of the time I do my usual workout.
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
    TOM or not or not, i go to the gym.

    When i get cramps a good lifting session helps a whole lot actually!

    I just tend to sleep more
  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
    Exercise actually lessens cramps for me. I suck it up and just do it, although I may not be at my best performance wise.

    Same.

    If I were really feeling like I couldn't make it through my usual workout, I'd still make sure to get in some sort of activity, like yoga or a long walk.
  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
    I stick to my normal workout schedule.
  • amybg1
    amybg1 Posts: 631 Member
    Don't see a reason not to exercise at all during that time - I have never cramped but have read somewhere that exercise reduces and even stops cramps for some during their workout. Also I find helps with water retention, along with adequate hydration obviously
  • Sinisterly
    Sinisterly Posts: 10,913 Member
    I exercise harder during that time.
  • b_e_l_l_a_a_a_a_a_a
    b_e_l_l_a_a_a_a_a_a Posts: 51 Member
    I do the same old exercises, it makes me feel better even. TMI but regularly exercising shortens my periods too and that's great for me.
  • snazzyjazzy21
    snazzyjazzy21 Posts: 1,298 Member
    It depends if I'm able to stand upright. If I can, I'll workout, if I can't I'll take a rest day.
  • LisaB123456
    LisaB123456 Posts: 3 Member
    I used to say to myself nope cant do it today, cramps are too bad. I have now realised that if i just suck it up and go for a nice long walk the cramps are actually nowhere near as bad after a walk as they were before.

    I think exercise honestly does help period pains.
  • Anonycatgirl
    Anonycatgirl Posts: 502 Member
    If my flow's miserably heavy, I may skip that day, or do a DVD at home so I can hit pause and run to the bathroom when I need to. But if I can make myself move, even a little (sometimes I honestly can't, between cramping and heavy flow), it relieves my irritability so it's a public service to try.
  • mlssdl
    mlssdl Posts: 7 Member
    I usually want to exercise more right before because I start to gain water weight and I freak out.

    Otherwise, I don't notice if it makes cramping worse or better. Seems the same to me. Seeing my bloated figure gets me motivated and pushes me harder.
  • aprilricks86
    aprilricks86 Posts: 67 Member
    If I am feeling really fatigued I will usually not do weight and maybe just some walking. Sometimes I can just tell I don't have the energy for anything more. If I'm having cramps though, I usually do sit ups to help. I've been doing that since I was a teenager and it always helps for me, even though I might feel like crap when I first start doing them!
  • NoLimitFemme
    NoLimitFemme Posts: 118 Member
    Day 2 and 3 are terrible for me but I suck it up and go (unless I luck up and it's my normal rest days). One of my favorite motivational quote is, "No one regrets a workout!"
  • AnabolicKyle
    AnabolicKyle Posts: 489 Member
    in!!!
  • BlissfullyActice
    BlissfullyActice Posts: 59
    Thank you ladies :). I actually have started working out on it, but I guess I have to alter the exercises that work for that day as my day 2 is super super bad.
  • trivard676
    trivard676 Posts: 90 Member
    I've always tended to have a lot of energy on day 1. I'll work out hard that day, and then lighter workouts the following two or three.
  • a10derlady
    a10derlady Posts: 9 Member
    I actually exercise longer during that time of the month. I notice that it makes me feel better all around. I have less cramping, a lighter flow, a lot more energy and better mood.
  • BlissfullyActice
    BlissfullyActice Posts: 59
    I've always tended to have a lot of energy on day 1. I'll work out hard that day, and then lighter workouts the following two or three.

    same!
  • BlissfullyActice
    BlissfullyActice Posts: 59
    I actually exercise longer during that time of the month. I notice that it makes me feel better all around. I have less cramping, a lighter flow, a lot more energy and better mood.

    Oh lucky! I find it doesn't help lighten my flow though :(
  • xxhieixx
    xxhieixx Posts: 89 Member
    I actually want to exercise more during that time of the month lol. It makes me feel good and lessens cramps, puts me in a better mood.
  • AeonAi
    AeonAi Posts: 60
    I don't mine only lasts two days. If I exercise then I spot for like 5 days ick
  • lemon629
    lemon629 Posts: 501 Member
    I usually exercise as usual, but I do skip once in a while if I feel extra bad and need to lie down. I hardly ever feel that bad, though.

    Sometimes exercise helps, sometimes makes it worse.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Considering that a lot of the cramping and bloating is due to water retention...exercise could help by removing water and sodium from your body.
  • suzyfrancoise
    suzyfrancoise Posts: 9 Member
    I do not let that time of the month stop me.. I feel sluggish but after my work out I feel better, then you can have desert without quilt...
  • Will_Thrust_For_Candy
    Will_Thrust_For_Candy Posts: 6,109 Member
    Again? Really? Awesome.
  • Left4Good
    Left4Good Posts: 304
    Honestly i workout/exercise more when i am on my totm because it helps the cramps.
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