You can also lose weight during your menstrual period, but how to lose weight is the most important thing

Is it true that you can only stay in bed and gain weight during your period? Of course not. Let me share with you some weight loss exercises that will help you lose weight during your period.

Is it suitable for women to do weight loss exercises during menstruation?

In fact, this mainly depends on your own situation. Generally speaking, most women still feel good during their menstrual period, and moderate exercise will not increase bleeding or cause irreparable physical damage. But if lower abdominal cramps are really making you feel overwhelmed, listen to your body and take a day off if necessary. Next, we will teach you 6 relaxing exercises that you can do safely during your period. You will find that moderate exercise during your period can make you look rosy, clear and charming from the inside out!

1. Walk slowly for 20 to 40 minutes

Even experts who are against strenuous exercise or fitness training during menstruation cannot but agree that walking or slow pace is the best exercise to effectively help adjust menstrual discomfort without being prone to injury. Whether it is before or during your period, as long as you are able to get out of bed and walk around, you might as well put on comfortable sandals, apply sunscreen, and go for a walk in the park. Although walking alone does not burn too many calories, when there is a cool and comfortable autumn breeze in the evening, holding your hand or walking with your pet dog for a while, your mood will not only become pleasant, but you will also feel physically and mentally full because you have exercised!

2. Jog for 15 to 30 minutes

If you want to go jogging, don't hesitate, just run! Many sports science studies have confirmed that running can indeed activate the brain and produce endorphins, a chemical that can boost mood. So, if you feel depressed because of your menstrual period, put on your headphones and let music accompany your jogging time! Pay special attention to the fact that in addition to the menstrual blood being discharged from your body, water and electrolytes will also be lost due to jogging. I would like to remind you to remember to replenish enough water in three stages: before running, during jogging, and after running, so as not to accelerate the depletion of body energy and become tired and weak after running.

3. Yoga 10 to 20 minutes

Generally speaking, the yoga moves suitable for women during menstruation vary from person to person; and the maturity of the technique and the flexibility of the body also determine whether you can perform specific yoga moves. Although it is not recommended that you do headstands, some yoga moves can indeed help you relax your pelvic muscles and relieve back pain caused by menstruation. If you are not that familiar with yoga, then try the simple yoga garland pose first!

1. Straighten your back, squat on the yoga mat with your feet, open your knees, spread your feet to both sides, and try your best to place the heels of both feet on the same horizontal line. Imagine yourself as a frog with your legs spread out, and place your hands naturally on the ground in front of your chest.

2. Then extend the fingertips of both hands backwards, with the palms facing up, and reach behind the left and right feet respectively.

3. Inhale, lean forward slightly and maintain balance. Pass your hands through your ankles and touch your fingertips together at the heels. Keep your feet in a balanced and open position, head slightly downward, and exhale slowly.

4. Aerobic dance 30~45 minutes

When your menstrual period comes, is the crazy elf in your heart particularly restless, wanting to be liberated but not knowing how to do it? Dear, we can totally understand. Now, let's do aerobic dance together. This is the perfect exercise to help you release the madness in your heart! Rhythmic gymnastics teachers are usually very lively and the class style is very relaxing and interesting. I believe you will be able to divert your attention quickly and drive away the depression easily! What's even better is that aerobic dance of appropriate intensity can not only consume a lot of calories, but also eliminate edema for you; plus sweating can speed up the metabolism and allow the body to achieve a deeper detoxification. After doing rhythmic gymnastics, you almost forget that your "good friend" is still waiting for you at home! Of course, you must remember to replenish water in time.

5. Dance to your heart’s content

Dancing with vigorous movements may not sound like a feasible thing to do during menstruation; but if your condition is not too bad, dancing can actually help you improve your cardiopulmonary function and promote blood circulation, which can make menstrual blood flow more smoothly. And have you ever discovered that dancing is actually the sport that least resembles exercise? Looking at yourself in the mirror, beating the beat, being dynamic and neat, have you forgotten that you are actually still trapped in the suffering of your menstrual period? Dancing can not only show your charm and affirm yourself, but also make you feel refreshed and happy after dancing even if your body feels dying! In addition, dancing at night can make you feel more relaxed than during the day, and it will make you look extra charming. Now, choose your favorite dance music and dance together!

Tips: Be sure to warm up thoroughly before dancing, and do cool-down exercises after dancing to prevent body strain!

6. Lie down, but don’t forget to breathe

If you are a girl who is super lazy, then use the rest time when watching TV at home to do some lying down exercises during the commercials. This will allow your body to completely relax while also helping your muscles and bones to stretch.

1. Lie face down on the ground (if the floor is too cold, remember to lay a blanket before lying down)

2. Hug your arms and elbows under your chest

3. Use the strength of your arms and toes to lift your body up, stay for a few seconds, and then put it down.

The seemingly fun lying exercise is actually a high-intensity full-body exercise during the menstrual period. First try to keep your body elevated until the end of a commercial, and then gradually extend it to the entire duration of the commercial. You will be surprised that you have consumed more than 300 calories in this seemingly short advertising time! Do it several times and your abdominal cramps will be greatly improved.

In addition to these 6 exercises that are suitable for the menstrual period, sports such as shooting basketball on the spot, Tai Chi, slow swimming, and slow skating are also very good choices. As long as the time is not too long, there is no risk of injury. Until the 3rd or 4th day of the menstrual period, when the amount of menstrual blood begins to decrease, you can consider extending or increasing the amount of exercise.