General women during menstrual period can do appropriate fitness exercises to promote blood circulation, especially to improve blood circulation in the reproductive organs in the pelvic cavity and reduce congestion. At the same time, during fitness activities, the contraction and relaxation activities of the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles are conducive to the discharge of menstrual blood. However, it is best to pay attention to the following points when exercising during menstruation.
(1) Shorten the time of exercise and slow down the speed to reduce the amount of exercise and relax the muscles. You can take a walk and do radio exercises (do not do jumping exercises).
(2) It is not advisable to participate in swimming and fitness exercises, and it is not advisable to take cold baths and wash feet with cold water to avoid infection and menstrual disorders.
(3) Avoid participating in sports with excessive vibration. During menstruation, it is not advisable to participate in sports such as rope skipping and jogging, nor to perform strength exercises such as push-ups and sit-ups that increase abdominal pressure to avoid excessive menstrual bleeding or changes in the position of the uterus.
(4) Avoid highly competitive competitions. Participating in these activities during the menstrual period can easily lead to endocrine dysfunction and menstrual disorders due to high mental stress.
(5) If you feel dizzy, nauseous, or flustered during exercise, you should stop exercising immediately and do not force it.
(6) Keep warm after exercise to avoid sweating a lot and getting cold due to wind.
During menstruation, many women will experience physical discomfort. Therefore, 3 days before menstruation, you can decide the form of exercise according to your own situation, focusing on gentle, soothing, relaxing, and stretching exercises. , such as meditative yoga, basic physical exercise, or just doing some simple stretches at home. Help the body\’s blood flow smoothly and relieve stress through these light exercises. During exercise, be sure to avoid putting pressure on your abdominal cavity and avoid lifting your legs too high. If you feel tired and notice a sudden increase or decrease in bleeding, you must stop exercising immediately. On the 5th day of your menstrual period, your body begins to recover, and you can start doing aerobic exercise such as slow walking at this time. It should be reminded that the above is an analysis based on normal conditions, and individual women with special circumstances are not included here.
This article is provided by Baidu Reading and is excerpted from \”Three Months Before Pregnancy – Pregnancy Preparation Period\” Author: Wang Liru