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Are you thinking to give a break in your exercise routine? If you are concerned how exercise will affect you in your periods then you are not ALONE !
There are many people who still thinks working during periods may harm their reproductive cycles and avoid workout for few days in a month. But there is really no reason to sacrifice your daily routines for this natural phenomena.
According to Dr. Christopher Hollingsworth period is a hormonal game where both oestrogen and progesterone are at their lowest level which makes you feel tired and less energetic. But it does not mean that avoiding exercise will restore your energy level rather certain exercises will increase stamina, supplies oxygen to muscles and give energy shock.
Let’s venture few benefits of exercising when you are under hormonal game:
Which exercise you should do in periods?
First few days of your cycles are little bit crucial if you are bleeding profusely. In these days start doing light exercises like gentle 30 mins of walking or doing light stretches etc.
Plan your workout in such a way to balance all the exercise routine. Initial day start doing walking and light exercise with meditation and yoga. On 3rd day start taking light weight along with 15 mins of cardio.
Do not panic if you are due or in your menstrual time. Eat healthy, involve in moderate exercise and practice meditation. Menstrual cycle is just a regular process to be welcomed by every woman to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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