Fitness Tips: Dos & Don’ts during Periods

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Fitness Tips Dos Donts during Periods

• Tips to manage your workout regime during periods
• For most women, working out during their periods
  can be quite the challenge. This breaks the
  consistency in your routine and tends to delay
  results.
• There are a few Fitness tips dos donts to
  make exercising easier when you are on your
  period. In fact, keeping your body moving and in
  action is known to relieve several issues related
  to periods. This includes cramps, mood swings or
  even extreme fatigue that some women experience.

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• Here are some Fitness tips dos and donts to
  keep your workout routine going during your
  periods.
• 1. Choose less intense workouts
• Opt for low intensity cardio like jogging or
  walking. You can even just spend a few minutes on
  the Elliptical. Do not choose any workout regime
  that will put any pressure on your abdomen. The
  female organs are quite sensitive during this
  time and should not be stressed out. You can even
  choose light weight training. During your
  periods, pain tolerance is known to be higher. As
  a result, weight training will be easy to
  accomplish during this time. However, it should
  not strain your abdominal muscles. 

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• Stretching and yoga are the best option. They
  help improve circulation and will reduce and
  discomfort in your abdomen. That said, postures
  that strain the abdomen should be avoided at all
  costs.

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• Working out on the back and abs should be
  avoided. These muscles are strained already
  during your periods and you do not want to add to
  the discomfort.
• 2. Prevent staining with the right protection
• Many women do not hit the gym because of the fear
  of staining during the period. The body is in
  constant movement when you are working out. That
  can even increase blood flow. So, using
  alternatives like tampons will help a lot more in
  continuing your workout regime. They will also
  make it more comfortable to wear your regular
  workout clothes without worrying about lines.

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• 3. Choose clothes that conceal better
• During your period, comfort is the most important
  thing. Instead of choosing skin tight leggings,
  draw string yoga pants are a better option. The
  dark colored clothes are your best bet during
  your period. That way you will not feel too
  conscious. Wearing boy shorts underneath will
  give you an added layer of protection. To keep it
  stylish and avoid any paranoia, you can even wrap
  a sweatshirt around the waist. Bloating is very
  common when you are on your period. So, it is
  best that you avoid any short tops. Loose and
  comfortable tops are the best option during this
  time.

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• 4. Stay hydrated
• The fluid level in your body should be kept
  higher than normal. You are at a high risk of
  dehydration when you are exercising on your
  period. Make sure you drink lots of water.
  Continue to sip water while you carry out your
  workout regime and also drink a good amount after
  you are done with your workout. This will also
  prevent any dizziness and headaches when you are
  working out.

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• 5. Use a good deodorant
• Women are extremely conscious about bad body odor
  during their period. For most part, this is only
  in your head. However, if it makes you
  comfortable, using a strong deodorant is a good
  idea before you hit the gym. 

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• 6. Eat well
• Eating foods that are high in iron will help you
  stay active. The body does loose a lot of iron
  during your period, leaving you feeling fatigued.
  Lots of watery vegetables like cucumber are also
  soothing and relaxing. Make sure you eat small
  meals at regular intervals. It is alright to give
  into a few cravings. But, do not use your period
  as an excuse to go off your diet entirely.

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• The most important thing is to make sure that you
  keep your routine up even when you are on your
  period. The body releases a lot of endorphins
  when you work out. That will keep the mood swings
  and crankiness at bay. In addition to that, the
  contraction of the uterine muscles will be
  reduced. This is because of increased blood flow
  to the muscles. That way, you will be relieved of
  the pain that usually keeps you from going about
  your normal routine with ease on your period. 

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