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Exercise in PrivateIf you are feeling way too embarrassed, it would be a good idea to just exercise in private. Put a home exercise video tape and exercise within the privacy of your home.

Wear Comfortable Clothes

Make sure you wear a well fitting sports bra during your periods especially if your breasts are feeling achy, swollen and tender which is a common PMS complaint amongst women. Wearing the right bra will give good support to your swollen breasts. Similarly wear loose tracks and t-shirts especially if you are suffering from water retention. You may not even like the look of your bloated body in tight leotards or a racer back tank. Dress comfortably during your period.

Avoid Exercises that Make You Upside Down

Do not try reverse crunches or upside down yoga positions. These are not considered good for menstruating women as they cause the blood to flow back into the uterus rather than be expelled from the vagina.

Take it Easy

Listen to your body. If exercising is increasing your discomfort or causing the bleeding to become very heavy, stop immediately. Your body will thank you for it. You will be foolhardy to exercise during peak moments of discomfort. Take a day or two off from your gym routine.

Get back to exercising once the period stops or becomes less. If you are athlete, missing an important workout may not be an option. In such cases, take a strong painkiller before you set out for your exercise class. This should help you to sail through your exercise class.

Speak to Your Doctor

If you are suffering from a medical problem like fibroids or endometriosis, which is causing bleeding, it is wise to check with your doctor about whether you should be exercising at all. The doctor will either ask you to completely refrain or put you on a modified schedule, which will be easy on your body and will not harm you in any way. Do not be fool hardy especially when there is an associated physical affliction.

With the above tips, you should be able to easily and effortlessly exercise during your periods.

Tips When Exercising On Your Period  was originally published on blackdoctor.org

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