These sports provide relief during the menstrual cycle

Cramps, headaches, stomachaches, backaches, you know the drill. How nice to curl up on the sofa or bed during this misery with your favorite feel-good movie. Not to mention, you feel like exchanging your comfy bed or sofa for a gym session. But what if we told you that exercise can reduce period pain. HIIT, interval training, or boxing might be too much. But there are definitely sports that provide relief during your period. Here they come.

Exercise causes the production of endorphins. Let this substance ensure the suppression of pain and tension. Go in for sports! Also cute: fortunately, it is not necessary to run, run and fly for this. Gentle form of exercise is enough.

walk fit

A long walk — or a short one — can do wonders for your mood. Not only does exercise have positive effects on your health. Being in nature is very good for your body. Still need a slightly more intense workout? Running — depending on how heavy your cycle is and what you feel comfortable with — can also be a great exercise during your period.

Swim for relief

Do you often suffer from back pain during your period? Swimming a few laps is ideal. Because you are floating in the water, your body weight does not burden your joints. It’s helpful to know whether or not you use a tampon: Change your tampon before and immediately after swimming. Bacteria in bath water can be absorbed by the tampon through the thread. In addition to a tampon, a menstrual cup is also a great way to swim without any worries.

Yoga you are active

Hit “Period Yoga” on YouTube and countless videos will pop up with yoga streams that are ideal during your period. Do you have a specific menstrual complaint and are looking for relief? Then search for that specific complaint instead of the word “point”. Gentle stretching and breathing exercises are the perfect way to move and relax when energy is low. These five yoga poses are great if you suffer from menstrual cramps.

Feel strong with Pilates

Not every form of Pilates will be enjoyable during your period. Maybe you don’t really jump in for exercises that tone your abs. On the other hand, does your Pilates workout focus only on your legs? Then it can be a nice way to give your muscles a little challenge during your period. Are you still training your whole body? You can also search for “low impact pilates”. Also important: These are the health benefits of pilates for your body.

Not only the right form of exercise can reduce menstrual complaints. There are also some vitamins and herbs that can relieve period pain. Nutritionist Rinske van den Berg brings you tips in the September issue of Gezondnu. Do you also have a pressing health question or problem for one of our experts? Send your statement or question by mail to [email protected]

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