British family doctor Jodi Montlake said Daily Mail says women should avoid strenuous, high-intensity exercise during their periods. Instead, it is better to give preference to walking, yoga and pilates.
Montlake explained that women may experience painful abdominal cramps and fatigue during menstruation. Depression and anxiety symptoms may also increase during this period. According to the doctor, physical activity should not be too intense during menstruation. According to him, the best solution would be to choose yoga, pilates, walking and stretching.
Such exercises will provide the necessary mobility, reduce the severity of pain and help increase calorie expenditure without causing fatigue. The doctor also noted that the best time for high-intensity cardio and interval training such as running, cycling and boxing is during the follicular phase. This phase of the menstrual cycle begins on the fifth day and lasts 12-14 days.
During this phase, the woman’s body produces more estrogen and follicle-stimulating hormone to prepare for the release of the egg and thickening of the uterus in preparation for a possible pregnancy. In this regard, many women feel emotional revitalization and energy, which allows them to more easily cope with high stress.
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