Is it bad to exercise on while on your period?

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I’ve heard many things by many people but I feel like this is the best place to get a proper answer. I recently started working out Bc I knew I needed to better myself, but I started my period today & I don’t know if I should still go to the gym since of the different responses I’ve been told.

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Exercise helps ease cramps

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Exercise can actually help with period symptoms like cramps.

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It depends how extreme your period is, but for the most part working out will actually help you feel better and ease your cramps. If your period is really heavy, I know some girls get light headed or feel faint, so if that’s you it’s not a great idea to do a super intense workout, but maybe take an active rest day where you go for a long walk or a jog and stretch out and save the sprints, heavy weights or HIIT workout til later in the week.

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It probably depends what your body is used to. I'd probably lighten up a bit but some activity can help with cramps and PMS mood symptoms. I'm not super active, I just walk my dog and do (close to) daily yoga so during my period I stick to more gentle restorative practices.

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My doctor told me that I can workout, as long as it is not too strenous as I might feel faint (or faint entirely). Just make sure you stay super hydrated. I love to swim laps when I have my period -- I won't have to worry about leaks.
There are also specific yoga sequences you can try to alleviate pain. I have severe dysmenorrhea, and yoga in the morning and before bedtime help a lot. 🙂

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Soon as my period starts I go to an hour yoga class. Zero cramps

Is it bad to exercise on while on your period?

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