question for the ladies

amccarville
amccarville Posts: 185
edited September 19 in Fitness and Exercise
ok so i read somewhere that you shouldn't workout during you"cycle". do you agree? i would like to workout this weekend but really dont feel the greatest because of "aunt flo". do you think it will really make a difference???:embarassed: :grumble:

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  • amccarville
    amccarville Posts: 185
    ok so i read somewhere that you shouldn't workout during you"cycle". do you agree? i would like to workout this weekend but really dont feel the greatest because of "aunt flo". do you think it will really make a difference???:embarassed: :grumble:
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    I don't think it will.
    I NEVER feel like working out during it....but when I was working out I'd suffer for one day and then back on track.
  • Hannah_Banana
    Hannah_Banana Posts: 1,242 Member
    There are a lot of opinions that float around about this. My Ob/Gyn said that it was perfectly fine. The problem arises when you train like a professional athlete and it can cause your periods to stop, or become irregular.

    I dont get cramps, but I know many women that say exercising during that time of the month really improves how they feel. If you are worried about your individual case, definately ask a doctor though. :flowerforyou:
  • Jackie_W
    Jackie_W Posts: 1,676 Member
    I ache all over when Aunt flo's in town, but I still drag my butt to the gym, and I feel so much better afterwards, seems to give my body something else to think about :laugh:
  • fabflo72
    fabflo72 Posts: 29
    Lotsa Midol,
    For me I cut back and just walk ,so I don't make it too uncomfortable and dread getting back into my regular routine,

    from the "flo" that doesn't cause any pain just advise ( hee hee)
    ;0)
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    Menstruation is going to occur whether you're exercising or not, and you're not going to hurt yourself exercising while it's that time. It's a natural phenomenon that's been happening for hundreds of thousands of years, way back to when we had to gather all our food and travel by foot constantly. The female athlete triad--no period, extremely low body fat, and anorexia--is rare in recreational exercisers. The loss of menses is based largely on the very low body fat, which is due to the very low calories. It's not the exercise, but the lack of proper nutrition that causes the problems in most cases. Extreme training can interrupt the cycle, but I don't think anyone here is training at that level, and if you're menstruating your training level is obviously not affecting it.
  • GTOgirl1969
    GTOgirl1969 Posts: 2,527 Member
    I may take the first day of Aunt Flo's visit off, but then it's back to it. Working out does help me with the cramps and stuff, so does drinking lots of water.
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Our PE teacher in high school would make us run miles if we complained about cramps or AF b/c she said it was "good for us." Either way, I threw up every time.:sick: But I also learned quickly to not complain & have extra "supplies" on hand when we had to play freakin' touch football when AF came to town. UGH!

    I always push myself to do at least SOMETHING when it is my TOM b/c otherwise I feel even more bloated & crappy the next day.

    That's just my opinion. :bigsmile: If you want a "real" answer, read what SBS wrote. She's good like that. :flowerforyou:
  • shkaki
    shkaki Posts: 234 Member
    there is nothing unhealthy about exercising while menstruating. exercise may even less the effects of PMS
  • looovely_x3
    looovely_x3 Posts: 37
    Its just a period you can't halt your life for it, you wouldn't call in ill to work for it, so why should you not exercise because you have it, Youre a female not a male youre bound to have it, I know some don't. And i agree with the person before it may the 'exercise may even less the effects of PMS' part, I would have to agree exercise is a stress buster. Have a nice visit from 'aunt flo'
  • jenifergotti
    jenifergotti Posts: 325 Member
    I ache all over when Aunt flo's in town, but I still drag my butt to the gym, and I feel so much better afterwards, seems to give my body something else to think about :laugh:

    I agree, I feel so much better when Aunt Flo visit's if I work out! It gives me those happy endorphines that I need!!
  • jenninsocal
    jenninsocal Posts: 419
    I feel like crap when AF is here, so I just do low-impact cardio
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
    Mild cardio, like a stroll through your neighborhood will provide relief for back aches, cramps and water gain. If you are feeling super crappy avoid it. Definitely avoid yoga because some of the moves are not te be done during your cycle.

    I know for me that the first day is horrible but if I get on the treadmill for even a mile I feel better, but lets face it we all have those months where curling up in a ball on the couch is as much as you can even muster the strength for :laugh:

    Listen to YOUR body and do what feels right for you each month. No cycle is ever the same so your options may vary each month. I know some months I go like usual and other months I wish I didn't have to even get up for the restroom!

    :wink:
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    There are certain moves my yoga instructor tells us to avoid during our cycles (inversions), but other than that, I'm not aware of anything you can't/shouldn't do when menstrating. Exercising helps with the cramps (walking at least).


    ** My daughter wants me to insert a heart, LOL :heart: **
  • debmac63
    debmac63 Posts: 459 Member
    I too have found that even just walking on the treadmill at that time makes me feel better. I turn on the MP3 player and let my mind drift for awhile. I'll remember later that I have a visitor.:smile:
  • pixiestick
    pixiestick Posts: 839 Member
    I ache all over when Aunt flo's in town, but I still drag my butt to the gym, and I feel so much better afterwards, seems to give my body something else to think about :laugh:

    I agree, I feel so much better when Aunt Flo visit's if I work out! It gives me those happy endorphines that I need!!

    It's true... although it is the pits, AF is a much happier guest if I treat us to a few nice sessions of fat-burning fun. And when AF is happy, I'm happy too. :noway:
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