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crosslife15
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Um...so I haven't worked out in...i think 2 days because my thighs were hurting badly. And I was going to work out tonight, but my menstrual cycle started. So how do you still work out when the menstrual cycle starts with all the cramping and stuff?
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Depends, sometimes I re-arrange my work out days if it's super bad, go for a walk instead of the gym for example. I usually skip ab work completely when I have cramps.
I'm pretty lucky though, my cramps are manageable with normal pain meds.0 -
Am probably wrong person to answer this as I neither get periods nor work out - but if the cramps and such are a regular thing then maybe build that into your routine - ie give yourself a few days off per month and just do light activity like walking on those days. ( or none)
From a weight loss point of view no different to people giving themselves a few days off per month for other reasons - work schedules etc
And of course adjust calories in accordingly.7 -
I just do. It usually makes me feel a bit better and if not, then at least I was distracted for a while.9
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I find working out helps my cramps. Or maybe working out just makes me so uncomfortable I don't even notice my cramps anymore? I definitely find that getting really sweaty at the gym helps me un-bloat my retained water.7
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It really depends. Mild cramps I just take something for the pain. However I also can get cramps that are bad enough for me to faint and hormonal migraines when not on BC in which case workouts are the last thing on my mind.2
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I swim because it keeps me reasonably cool (I overheat easy when I'm on) and low impact on those bits which are not in the mood.2
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I get weak the first couple days of my period, so I take a break from my usual workout to prevent injury. Just walking and gentle yoga for me.3
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I continue my same workout routine. If cramps are especially bad, I may take ibuprofen or something for it. If I'm not feeling 100%, I may also do a lighter intensity. But I don't skip a workout because of my period.1
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I usually just take off the first two days if it's a week day. TMI here, but I use a menstrual cup, which is GREAT, except when I already have limited time in the morning before work and I have to take several minutes to deal with that business before I can even get dressed, and sometimes there's a mess if I've slept longer than 6 hours, etc. I only cramp the first maybe 6 hours so that's not really an issue I face with regard to workouts. I just plan to take those two days off every month. If I really want to work out, I will, I just go by how I feel.0
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Exercise usually helps with my cramps so I try to force myself to at least walk.1
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My wife usually skips the first day or two of her period becuase of the cramps. However she is at a pretty beginner stage with her workouts. Like most things, as you go further along in your workouts, you may be able to push through on certain days that you wouldn't have been able to in the beginning. But ultimately, it's okay to take days off if you are not feeling up to it. A couple of days off will not throw you off your progress. So listen to your body if it's telling you not to go a certain day.5
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My wife usually skips the first day or two of her period becuase of the cramps. However she is at a pretty beginner stage with her workouts. Like most things, as you go further along in your workouts, you may be able to push through on certain days that you wouldn't have been able to in the beginning. But ultimately, it's okay to take days off if you are not feeling up to it. A couple of days off will not throw you off your progress. So listen to your body if it's telling you not to go a certain day.
I think it is good to learn about the issues of the opposite sex, haha. Helps with sympathy and knowing when to help and when to back off.7 -
Exercise has always helped with the cramps. It's tough to get started, but once I do I feel better and continue to feel better for the rest of the day.1
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If they are mild cramps, I take ibuprofen and push through. In general I find that cramps can inhibit my weight lifting but I'm ok doing cardio. If they are the cramps that have me doubled over moaning in pain and sweating, exercise is the last thing I could care about.0
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Cramps aren't much of an issue for me. I would take ibuprofen and exercise, which are included in the suggestions from the Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menstrual-cramps/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374944
I do, however, have very heavy bleeding and between the blood loss and being woken up a few times at night I just take it easy on my two heavy days and until I feel that I have bounced back.1 -
I am thankful I don't have this issue any more, but when I did, I took it easy for a couple of days, not only because I felt like crap but because I didn't want to deal with over-flow issues while out and unable to deal with it.1
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i crawl up with a blanket and warm fluids and pain killers and sit on the couch for a day or 2 eating at maintenance0
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I usually have very light periods with minimal cramping ever since I got an IUD. If it were more uncomfortable than usual I'd take a Midol and still continue doing my work outs.0
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crosslife15 wrote: »Um...so I haven't worked out in...i think 2 days because my thighs were hurting badly. And I was going to work out tonight, but my menstrual cycle started. So how do you still work out when the menstrual cycle starts with all the cramping and stuff?
I'm on my cycle as I type this. I have EXTREMELY heavy periods. I work out 4x/week period or not. I just change the focus. They say movement helps with cramps. I don't have cramps per se, I just feel gross and don't like moving when I'm on my cycle.
I just change my focus for the workout that week. Like I definitely won't do squats, I just do more upper body exercises and then walking/stair master. And I run to the bathroom like a million times which is beyond annoying.1
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