How to exercise during menstruation?

Although it is not absolutely forbidden to exercise during menstruation, high-intensity and vigorous exercise, such as long-distance running, sit-ups, long-distance running or sprinting, should be avoided during menstruation. To prevent dysmenorrhea and increased menstrual bleeding. Appropriate exercise during menstruation is helpful for the balance of the nervous system and blood circulation. The contraction and relaxation of the pelvic and abdominal muscles make the discharge of menstrual blood smoother and can also effectively relieve dysmenorrhea. So, how to exercise to lose weight during menstruation?

During the menstrual period, metabolism becomes slow, the mood becomes irritable and depressed, and weight may increase. No matter how ambitious you are to lose weight during this period, it is not recommended to lose weight during this period. Women at this time are weak and should supplement nutrition properly. Reasonable exercise is acceptable, but it is not suitable to use exercise to lose weight.

How should women exercise during menstruation?

Many women will experience physical discomfort during menstruation. You can choose the form of exercise according to your own situation in the three days before menstruation, and focus on relaxing, soothing and gentle exercises. Such as elementary yoga gymnastics, or doing some simple stretching exercises at home. These light exercises can improve blood circulation and relieve stress.

What precautions should be taken when exercising during menstruation?

Women can use exercise to regulate their bodies during menstruation, but if the exercise is inappropriate, it will cause greater harm to the body, so you need to pay attention to the following points when exercising during menstruation.

1. Reduce the amount of exercise.

During menstruation, the amount of exercise should be reduced appropriately, and the time and frequency of exercise should be reduced. For example, if you normally exercise four times a week, you can just exercise once or twice during menstruation. You can choose the exercises that you usually do. The exercise time should not be too long and the speed should be slow enough to relax the muscles.

Exercising during menstruation is good for your health. Generally, the body will slowly recover on the fifth day of the menstrual period. During this period, you can do some aerobic exercises such as jogging, but still avoid heavy weight-bearing exercises. If you feel tired during exercise, you must not try to overdo it and should stop exercising immediately.