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March 22, 2018 By Mitali Ambekar 9 Comments

Should Women Workout during their Menstrual Cycle?

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This is a question that is always asked by most women who have either started working out or who have been in sports or go on treks, etc. How can a woman or a girl be out of workout for a span of 4-6 days, especially the ones who play a sport? There Could be varied opinions on the same.

If we put in little logic, it does show us that working out during menstrual cycle would help every woman feel better. How is that? In general, when anyone works out, our body tends to release endorphin’s, the feel-good hormone and makes one feel good and happy. In the case of women, this is especially true, when the other hormones are already making her feel irritated, low on energy and weak during her periods.

Another positive is, better circulation and higher metabolism, both of which will make sure that all the process in the body are working well thereby also making the woman’s uterine muscles relax, which otherwise are constricted during periods and can be a major cause for cramps.  Better circulation can even help in relieving headaches and other small aches, which otherwise happens with iron deficiency during this phase.

Having said this, the intensity of workouts should not be very high, it can be low to moderate.  Also, before starting off, you may not feel like doing so but, as you start with a light warm-up such as a slow walk, followed by some stretching it will make you feel better and thus take the work out forward slowly and steadily. In fact, light stretching will even help you get rid of congestion in the pelvic area.

Women, who suffer severe pain and more bleeding should avoid it, as exercise can make them feel weaker and can make it very painful. Again the question pops up, why and how?

Well, during periods the woman’s Uterus and the veins inside are a little sensitive, thus any pressure on it coming be it in the form of exercise or any other activity can cause more pain. Thus, women who already encounter a lot of pain should avoid taking the risk of working out and thus rest for 2-3 days and then get back to workouts. Failing to do so can cause more weakness with loss of blood due to excessive bleeding.

All I would suggest you do is some light walk, stretching, yoga. Few can try swimming too as it equally helps in feeling fresh, light and easing off the pain.

As a precautionary step, always remember to eat something before the workouts to get the dash of energy needed to workout.

 

About Mitali Ambekar

A Post Graduate diploma in Sports Science and Fitness Nutrition from SNDT Juhu, Mitali Ambekar has always been inclined to sports since her childhood. As Sports Nutrition Practitioner for the last 4 years, she has come to realize how nutrition plays an important aspect in every sporting activity that one chooses. She has been associated with various Gyms in the city of Mumbai and has been consulting sportsmen and women from Cricket, Badminton, Taekwando and Marathon and others who are on their path to fitness on nutrition and how they can perform better. This National level Rifle Shooter apart from sports is also passionate about Wildlife and Candid photography. And, when she is not training, she is listening to music and reading books

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  1. Inu says

    June 17, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    Thanks! This was super helpful! I’m a 14 year old and pursue badminton. I just wanted to be sure if there was any harm in playing during my periods and I found this article very useful. Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Mitali Ambekar says

      September 23, 2016 at 5:15 pm

      Thanks. Glad to know you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  2. Shruti says

    December 6, 2017 at 12:34 am

    It’s very useful for me. I recently joined the gym . I wanted to know that is it OK to go for workout during periods. My trainer is a male so I was not comfortable to ask him . But after reading ur blog I got the idea . 🙂 thank you so much.

    Reply
  3. Viji says

    January 2, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Greetings Mitali ma’am.
    I am 17 year old and a Cricket player for the last 4 years. In order to improve my shots I joined gym for muscle and shoulder strengthening. After a week of workouts I took off for two days sat and sun. I always have a regular periods but this month got over and I am still not on regular cycle. I am a bit confused and have no opinions or consultants. Can you guide me what to do ?

    Reply
  4. Nesara says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:31 pm

    Can we do pushups during periods?

    Reply
  5. Nagmeet says

    February 4, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    Hello
    Recently I started gymming… I just want to put one question… I heard that during periods we should not pursue any diet plan…. instead that we should eat enough to fill our tummy.. it will help to reduce pain and whatever we eat during periods will not increase our weight. At what extent it is right??

    Reply
  6. Nisha Pathak says

    March 24, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    this is very useful article for those women who has misconception that not to do exercise while menstruation. Thanks a lot Mitali.

    Reply
  7. Lower Back Pains and Cramps says

    April 18, 2018 at 1:21 am

    I’m extremely pleased to find this site. I need to to thank you for your time just for this wonderful
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  8. Gitika sinha says

    June 16, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    The post really helped..

    Reply

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