Periods Exercise: Should one exercise during periods? Clear your confusion today, learn the correct rules and 4 best workouts from the expert! – ..

Lucknow. Menstruation or periods are an essential and natural part of every woman’s life. These days, women have to go through physical and mental problems like severe stomach cramps, back pain, extreme fatigue, mood swings and irritability. In such critical times, a big confusion and question always remains in the minds of women – is it safe to exercise during periods? Or should one take complete rest during this period?

According to a special lifestyle and health report of TV9 Hindi, fitness and gynecologists have completely rejected the old myth that one should not work out during periods. Experts clearly believe that if your health is not too bad, then doing light exercise during these days is not only safe, but it can also prove to be an excellent natural medicine to relieve period pain and mental stress.

3 incredible benefits of exercising during periods:

• 1. Relief from periods cramps and cramps: When we do any light physical activity or exercise, the body ‘Endorphins’ A hormone called is secreted. It is also called the ‘feel-good’ hormone, which works like a natural painkiller and rapidly reduces the spasms of the stomach and waist muscles.

• 2. Eliminates mood swings and irritability: These days, it is very common to have a bad mood due to hormonal fluctuations in the body. Doing light workout improves blood circulation in the brain, which reduces stress and makes you feel mentally refreshed.

• 3. Freedom from heaviness and lethargy: Many women lie in bed the whole day during their periods, which further increases the lethargy and heaviness in the body. The body feels energized by taking a little walk or stretching.

Expert Guidance: 4 safest and best workouts for these days:

• 1. Light Walking: This is the easiest and safest exercise for periods. Walking at a normal pace for 15 to 20 minutes in the open air provides adequate oxygen to the lungs and improves blood flow to the pelvic area.

• 2. Gentle Stretching: Light stretching exercises are very effective in relieving muscle stiffness and back pain. It reduces the tension in the lower part of the body.

• 3. Yoga and Pranayam: To soothe period pain, simple yoga asanas like Bhujangasana, Shashankasana or Vajrasana can be done. Also, doing deep breathing pranayama (breathing exercises) gives instant peace to the mind.

• 4. Light Cardio (Low-Volume Cardio): If your body allows, you can also do very light cycling or low-intensity cardio workouts.

Don’t make these mistakes even by mistake, make complete distance with these workouts:

Experts have warned that it is most important to listen to your body while exercising during periods. The following exercises should be completely avoided these days:

• Heavy Weight Lifting: Avoid going to the gym, lifting heavy dumbbells or doing high-intensity weight workouts, as this increases pressure on the lower abdomen and can increase bleeding.

• Inversions: During yoga, do not do Shirshasana, Sarvangasana or any such asana in which the legs are up and the head is down. These days it is not considered correct from both Vaastu and medical point of view.

• Forcing in case of extreme fatigue: If you have unbearable pain in the stomach, heavy bleeding or feel dizzy, stop the workout immediately and just rest.