Should you be working out on your period? The \u201ctime of the month\u201d is a delicate moment for every woman. There are self-care practices, making the space to rest a little bit more, and taking care of your body with nutritious food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But when it comes to exercising, what\u2019s the consensus? It\u2019s an ongoing topic on the minds of many women. We were never taught if exercise is advisable during our period or not. And we don\u2019t know if there are any consequences if we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s why we turned to Monique Schuldt<\/strong>, Mindvalley\u2019s 10x Fitness trainer, to give you the best insights on training as a woman during that time of the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting a better understanding from the experts is a significant first step to taking care of and honoring our bodies. This is where to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Female hormones are the number one cause of why working out on your period might feel more difficult. During the menstrual cycle, your infradian rhythm<\/a> causes you to have less energy and be more emotional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, some women experience period cramps (which are caused by the muscles of your uterus contracting), breast soreness, or moments of feeling nauseous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to hormone production, a healthy menstrual cycle<\/a> looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When progesterone levels are high and serotonin levels are low, which happens right before menstruation and the first few days of it, female energy drops to the lowest points. Those are the days when the motivation to work out might be a struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is working out on your period bad? Monique has a simple answer: no. She says, \u201cScientifically, there is no reason you should skip your workout during your period or you should restrict specific exercises and cannot exercise to the fullest capacity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some benefits of working out while on your period:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monique also strongly advises you to listen to your body and make sure the choices you make are for its optimal gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, if you\u2019re tired and completely depleted of energy, doing a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout probably won\u2019t be beneficial. Instead, choose something less intense, like a slow walk in nature or dancing to your favorite songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy is working out harder on your period?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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