: Yes, you can work out on your period #IndiaNEWS #National <br>Lets first start with understanding the menstrual cycle: It starts on the first day of the period and ends when the next one begins.

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Yes, you can work out on your period #IndiaNEWS #National
<br>Lets first start with understanding the menstrual cycle:
It starts on the first day of the period and ends when the next one begins. Its primarily divided into the follicular phase and luteal phase but also consists of the ovulation phase.
Menstruation: Day 1 Day 5 (this could vary from one person to another)
Follicular Phase: Day 1 Day 14
Luteal Phase: Day 15 Day 28
The ovulation occurs around day 14.
Our hormones namely Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone fluctuate throughout the month and knowing this will only help you understand why our energy, mood, hunger etc is varied throughout the month. This obviously means that your performance during workouts also change. But thats on the hormones and not on you.
Planning your workouts
Menstruation: Trust me, on the day you get your period, you barely feel like moving. During this time, the bodys estrogen & progesterone levels are at their lowest. You might feel extremely tired, bloated, cramps and fatigue. While Ice cream and Netflix will help, how about, the next time you try and take a walk at least? But hey, dont stop there. Depending on how youre feeling, get a low-to-moderate intensity workout done. Yoga, low intensity cardio or even light-er strength training can be done during this time. Avoid going all out during these days since the body is undergoing a lot of stress and we can cut some slack.
Follicular Phase: Once the menstruation is done, the hormone levels start to rise back up as the days pass. The periods done and your energy levels are better too. Use this time to focus on progress or higher intensity workouts. The bodys threshold to pain is higher now. Get in the lifting, HIIT, cardio and everything else done. Go get that PR Challenge yourself maybe even try something new. If youre starting a workout plan, or a new cycle in the program now would be a good time.
Luteal Phase: Then come the days when your energy levels slowly start to decline. And even household chores start to seem tiring. Getting your workout done can get slightly difficult and things you normally do can be challenging. Hold back, reduce the intensity by a little. But continue with your workouts But wait, what about the days just before your period? When youve neither got the energy nor the will? PMS!
Mood swings can be such a pain. And also with all the cramps, the mind just seems thrown off balance. During this time even if you dont feel like it, all you need to know is that you need to get a training session in to feel better. These few points below tell you why you should workout and they apply whether PMS or not. But definitely more during the dreaded time.
Better Mood<br>Exercising releases happy hormones namely Dopamine and serotonin.

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