Can you exercise on your period?

Anxiety, PMS, headaches are common period related issues. Does working out help you relieve these or make it worse? #period #women

Waking up on a beautiful morning, preparing yourself for a jog or a workout session with you trainer. Take a trip to the loo and voila someone's decided to pay a visit. Being bloated anyway adds to the frustration when not a single pair of skinny fits you.

Experiencing cramps on your period is a very normal thing. Pill popping provides a temporary relief however nothing cures the urge to throw a pillow at your clueless boyfriend when he hasn't even done anything. There's a reason for temporary relief to be temporary.

Can braving the cramps and going to workout help?

The answer - YES! Working out on your period is recommended to cure the anxiety and calm your inner Shrek. Staying in bed all day, curled up in your blanket while binging on junk will only make you feel worse the next day. Not to forget all the salt and sugar intake will add to the bloat you already have. Even your boyfriend's tee's wont hide that pudgy tummy.

What exercises can i do and what should i avoid?

During the time of the month, our estrogen and progesterone levels drop. Layman term, it makes fuel (carbs and glycogen) more accessible to our body. The best exercise that fits these changes is the HIIT (High intensity interval training). Performing HIIT enables maximum benefit during this wonderful day.

Our body can also tolerate high humidity during this time, so make hot yoga your BFF!

Another way to workout is Cardio. Cardiovascular exercises have proven to reduce cramps and headaches while increasing the endorphins. Cardio regulates the flow of blood throughout your body and moving it away from the area of discomfort. For beginners, it would be helpful not to start your cardio on the most painful day.

Not all forms of workout are in favour of the menstrual days, few workouts that involve jumping, skipping or turning your body too quickly can lead to knee ligament tears.

Another category of workout known as the "inverted poses" are something to be avoided as well. Upside down poses engage your uterus muscles more and leads to heavier bleeding. Stand up tall with your head high and away from the ground.

What exactly is stopping you now from wearing your shoes and taking a sprint. It is always difficult to get out of your comfort zone and do the extra mile but believe me what looks tough now might just be your warm up in a month.