Ladies only, I have a personal question.
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My problem isn't the cramps, but the fact that I get REALLY heavy periods ... just makes it super obnoxious/uncomfortable! I work out a ton and just try to do lower-impact activities. I run 5-8 miles usually 3-4 days a week, plus other cardio and weightlifting 3-4 days. When I have my period, I end up fast walking instead of running. And yes, yoga is good and I recommend EVERYONE add it to their workout routine - so good for your body to get a good stretch and it is so calming Good luck!0
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Midol is my friend:laugh:0
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Take some Ibuprofen or any other type of pain relief medication about an hour or two before you work out. Once they are gone, go for it. That's what I do.0
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So, I have a question for Ladies working out on their TOM..
What do you do when you're on it? Do you lessen your workout?
I still continue my normal routine no matter what
I get really bad cramps when I workout (Tae Bo) and it gets so bad I can only do 10 minutes of it or I'm on the ground in pain.
I heard Yoga works.. but wasn't sure?
If not, any suggestions? Share what you do?
I continue to workout anyways and I drink lots and lots of water. If the pain is unbearable, just do what you can and continue again tomorrow.0 -
I find my cramps improve with exercise. I usually do an hour on the treadmill 3x a week, and water aerobics 2x a week. Both help.0
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I work out as usual. I used to get REALLY bad cramps (so bad, I once found myself curled up in a ball in the middle of the kitchen ), then started going on the pill which made them a lot lighter and less painful. I still get rather tired and feel slightly uncomfortable now and again, but I find doing the yoga and muscle workouts on the wii fit help a lot. General movement is good for me which is why I try to keep going at my workouts0
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I also cramp really bad so I just don't exercise when it's TOM. I also eat more during that time of the month. I don't lose during that week, but I'm able to maintain. If it hurts too much, maybe just go for a light walk. Still getting a bit of exercise without over exhurting.0
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I have endometriosis so I get nasty cramps. I dont care what anyone says exercise does not help my cramps. If Im hurting that bad I take a day off. I figure it will wind up being 2 maybe 3 days a month tops so no big deal.
Same here!! Found the only thing that helps is a natural supplement I found at the health food store. It's called Solaray Menstrual capsule. NOTHING has ever helped until now. With these, I don't want to stab myself in the stomach anymore. Good luck!0 -
i take strong painkillers0
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I am usually in the bed during that time....but I noticed the better my diet and exercise are prior to that time, sometimes I can at least walk or do the elyptical(sp) .0
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When I have them, I still work out but not as hard because believe it or not exercise helps.0
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Those days are over for me, but at least 3 days out of 7 day flow, I couldn't exercise. My flow was so heavy that I couldn't do anything. Walking, sitting, sleeping, etc was a major problem. I think the suggest to take care of yourself and rest and eat less calories on those days might be better solution. I feel for you and take care!0
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I know you said ladies only but as a happily married man, my darling wife swears by hot-packs. She lays on the couch, puts a hot pack on her lower tummy and swears its one of the few things that actually help with the cramping. Nothing else has been effective for her.0
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I do my normal routine, except swimming.
A tampon is a wonderful thing. Swim away...
I was thinking the same thing! LOL! My TOM was this week, and the only thing different is I didn't do two of my long walks. I was way too tired at the end of the day, and ended up falling asleep. I still went swimming, though.0 -
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Day 1 I do my regular routine, be it Turbo Jam, a walk, or whatever.
Day 2 is a rest day -- I am too drained.0 -
I usually just lounge around and be miserable, with my cramps. Curl up with a heating pad on my stomach even. This month I went ahead and exercised, I walked and did Zumba, then next day I walked, but then the next morning after that, I bad cramps, I tried to get up and moving and work though it, but I ended up throwing up from the pain. So then I got something to eat, and took some meds, then got sick again. I had to call into work, and I just rested. Then I walked a couple days, then did Zumba, then just did more walking the rest the time. Hopefully, next time I have one I won't have to use a sick day, fingers crossed.0
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I run and do Tae-Bo. I find that I run better because I know I feel like a bag of a** and I'm trying to compensate for my anticipated suck-tastic-ness0
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If you're getting bad cramps - ever - it's probably a nutrient deficiency. I used to get cramps, but I hardly get any anymore. Even if you're already eating a good diet, adding some good supplements to it might help. Especially things like magnesium (our bodies don't store this mineral very effectively). And possibly B vitamins. I take a powerful multivitamin called Optivite PMT, and it's FABULOUS for women with cramps, PMS symptoms/anxiety stuff.
I do not adjust my workout on my period.
I'd recommend reading this book: Fertility, Cycles, and Nutrition by Marilyn M. Shannon. It's not just about fertility-related things, it covers a wide-range of female health issues.0 -
I had pretty bad cramps this morning, but I took an ibuprofen with breakfast and went for a long walk...by the time the walk was over, my cramps were gone. Also, make sure you're drinking plenty of water (that usually helps me a lot). The last thing you feel like doing during your TOM is working out, but it truly does make you feel better. If you feel like you can't get through a really tough workout, do something like going for a walk, swimming, going for a bike ride....you'll burn calories, and you'll feel much better when you're done!0
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