LADIES ONLY! CRAMPS AND EXERCISE!

BeautyFromPain
BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
edited September 30 in Fitness and Exercise
I have heard that exercise is supposed to lessen period cramps. Is this true? And what is the best exercises for this! What exercise can you do whilst on your period which won't make you feel so yucky??

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  • aflane
    aflane Posts: 625 Member
    Yup. It definitely lessens the severity of cramps. As to what exercises, any and all... just don't be wimpy about the intensity you're putting into the exercise. I find that the more effort I put into the exercise, the less severity of the cramps.
  • dstrbdangel
    dstrbdangel Posts: 29
    this was my first month for working out.i had been for about 7-10 days before my period hit and i had cramps off and on for a day or so,waaaaay less than normal and really heavy flow but it only lasted for like 3 days instead of my normal 7.I have been working out to kinect games
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    Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
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  • jesienia
    jesienia Posts: 294
    Definitely true! This was the first time I've worked out during my TOM, and I didn't cramp at all. Plus it was shorter and lighter than usual.
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    I just do what I normally do when I have my period. I exercise, go to work, clean up etc. How bad are your cramps?
  • Dabbles
    Dabbles Posts: 367
    It really seems to help mine. My motivation is a little less than par during that time of the month, but it really does help me once I actually do it. I can't imagine not doing it now.
  • wintermama13
    wintermama13 Posts: 172 Member
    Overall working out throughout the month lessens my cramps but while I have them I find that anything I do-walking, elliptical, etc makes them so much worse and I have to quit or I might get sick. I don't know why but I just accept it and take it easy on those days. :)
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    TiffyCooper Posts: 48
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    lsd007 Posts: 435
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  • Fitandsexy_fe
    Fitandsexy_fe Posts: 50 Member
    Not sure how true this is. But I woke up day 1, intense cramps. took an excedrin and went for a run. felt just fine.
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