For those who work out, do you have to back off on intensity during menstruation?

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My hormone driven hate gives me the strength i need to slay those weights

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Endorphins release during the workout and I feel no cramps during it. They come back after though 😒

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I'm a collegiate volleyball player so I never really had a choice to back off during my period haha. But over the years I've gotten used to it! It's all a mental thing with me. Plus I don't cramp too bad just sometimes but that's usually on the first day. I've had sucky practices because of my period though I won't lie. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I am a competitive swimmer and I always attend practice normally even when I have cramps. If I can't it during a meet it certainly could affect my performance

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I get so much more tired so much quicker. Frustrates me a lot.

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And I get yes, I'll push myself no matter what. The question is more, do you notice you are more tired or fatigued.

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Mhmm when I go jogging yes I get sO weak but if it's just jumping jacks and squats and sit-ups I'm fine I can push myself

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I honestly think it only effects my endurance. Explosive movements are fine, it is just the fatigue that kicks in about 45 minutes into a work out. I just wanted to see if there were similar feelings! (Because I've been feeling like a tired loser all the time haha)

For those who work out, do you have to back off on intensity during menstruation?

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