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Fitness Tips: Dos & Don’ts during Periods

The workout diet that you eat should be light enough so you do not end up feeling queasy while you pump those muscles. At the same time, the food should be wholesome enough to fuel your body.<br>

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Fitness Tips: Dos & Don’ts during Periods

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  1. Fitness Tips: Dos & Don’ts 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 & don’tsto 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.

  2. Here are some Fitness tips: do’s and don’ts 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. 

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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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