During your period, you may tend to feel more tired but have trouble sleeping, feel bloated, experience constipation, have cramps, headaches, or back pain. All period symptoms can affect daily activities, including exercise.

Is it Safe to Exercise During Your Period?

Every woman experiences period symptoms that are not always the same. The intensity and pain can vary, so exercise needs may be different.

But in general, exercising during your period is allowed and not prohibited. However, you need to adjust the type of exercise, duration, and intensity based on your symptoms.

If you feel very tired, you may need to reduce your cardio workouts or lower the intensity of your strength training. You may also want to consider not overexercising, as this can affect your period and cause late periods.

Benefits of Exercise During Your Period

Exercise during your period even provides several health benefits, including:

• Exercise can help reduce mood swings and improve your overall mood.
• Research has found that exercise during your period not only improves mood but also helps build muscle strength.
• Moderate exercise, such as walking, can help reduce period cramps.
• Changes in hormone levels during your period can make you feel more tired than usual. But research has found that exercise can boost your energy levels, helping you feel less fatigued.

Tips for Exercise During Your Period

Exercise while on your period provides many benefits, so you don't have to worry about skipping your yoga class or gym session anymore. Here are some tips for exercise during your period:

• Choose light exercise that involves stretching and flexibility exercises, such as yoga, Pilates, walking, or even swimming.
• Drink enough water before and during exercise to stay hydrated.
• Use pain relief medication if needed to manage period pain so that you can still exercise comfortably.
• Keep an eye on your flow and make sure to change pads or tampons regularly to stay comfortable.

So if you want to keep exercising during your period, feel free to visit the gym or practice yoga as you normally would. Check with your doctor if, during your period, you experience unusual symptoms such as an unusual-smelling discharge, a burning sensation after urinating, fever, or severe pain.

If you need medical advice or a consultation, you can visit a doctor in person or use the consultation features available in the Ai Care application by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store.

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