You should not do this type of workout during periods, it can cause problems

There are benefits of exercising every day. During periods, both progesterone and estrogen are at their lowest levels, due to which people can feel tired and less energetic.

Bhoomi Goyal
Published on: 11 Sept 2024 11:47 PM IST
You should not do this type of workout during periods, it can cause problems
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Exercising during periods can provide relief from painful cramps. But exercising makes you very tired. So you should not exercise. But according to doctors, if you have a healthy and normal period, then you can comfortably workout during periods. There are many people who completely stop working out for 5 days during periods. But the question arises that if you are not exercising just because it is periods, then this is not right.

Working out during periods has both physical and mental benefits. There are benefits of exercising every day. During periods, both progesterone and estrogen are at their lowest levels, due to which people can feel tired and less energetic.

It is not that if you are not getting energy and in such a situation you will not exercise, then you will get the benefit. For your information, let us tell you that you are going to get benefit only by exercising.

If you experience fatigue and mood swings in the days before your period and during your cycle, doing aerobic exercise daily can reduce these symptoms.

Because exercise gives you a natural endorphin high, it can improve your mood and actually make you feel better. Brandon Marcello, PhD, believes that one of the main benefits of exercising during menstruation is the release of endorphins and the higher levels of exercise. He also said that since endorphins are a natural pain reliever, when they are released during exercise, you can feel relief from uncomfortable menstrual pain.

Strength and conditioning coach and founder and CEO of BIRTHFIT, Dr. Lindsay Matthews, said that exercising at this time will improve your mood and increase blood circulation. Exercise also reduces cramps, headaches, or backaches associated with your period.

What exercises should not be done during periods

Intense cardio: Can cause heavy flow and strain during menstruation

Heavy weight training: Especially if you are experiencing menstrual cramps

Inverted yoga postures: Such as shoulder stand, head stand, and plow pose

Squats: Can make pelvic pain, lower abdominal pain, and back pain worse

Tummy crunches: Can make pelvic pain, lower abdominal pain, and back pain worse

Bhoomi Goyal

Bhoomi Goyal

English Content Writer in Newstrack from Jaipur, Rajasthan. (Education, Business, Technology, Political, Sports, Lifestyle, Crime and Webstories)

My self Bhoomi Goyal from Jaipur, Rajasthan. I have passed my Master's in Journalism and Mass Communication this year. I worked in Rajasthan Patrika for six months as an intern. I am working here from June 1st. I passed my graduation in BCA from Rajasthan University and master's in journalism and mass communication from Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur.

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