Five things to pay attention to during menstrual exercise

 　　“Exercise for an hour every day and live a happy life." Body healthy , those with certain exercise habits female , proper exercise during menstruation will not have side effects, on the contrary, it will be beneficial to the body.

　　Women should pay attention to controlling the amount of exercise during menstruation. Exercise is not absolutely prohibited during menstruation, but high-intensity and large-volume exercise (such as long-distance running, jumping, sit-ups, etc.) should be avoided or reduced as much as possible in the early stages of menstruation to avoid aggravation. Dysmenorrhea or increase bleeding.

　　Proper exercise during menstruation can help nerve The balance of the system is conducive to blood circulation, helps abdominal and pelvic muscles contract and relax, facilitates smoother menstrual blood discharge, and can also play a certain role in relieving dysmenorrhea.

　　Therefore, three days before your menstrual period, you can decide the form of exercise according to your own situation, focusing on gentle, soothing, relaxing, and stretching exercises, such as meditative yoga, elementary physical gymnastics, or just doing some simple stretching 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 the abdominal cavity and raising the legs too high. If you feel tired or notice a sudden increase or decrease in bleeding, you need to stop exercising immediately.

　　Proper exercise during menstruation can regulate the body, but improper exercise can cause great harm to the body. Women should pay attention to the following points when exercising during menstruation:

　　1. Reduce the amount of exercise : It is advisable to participate in some sports that you usually practice regularly, such as jogging, gymnastics, boxing, table tennis, shooting and other sports.

　　2. shorten exercise time , slow down to reduce the amount of exercise and relax the muscles.

　　3. Avoid participating in strenuous and excessively vibrating sports : During menstruation, it is not advisable to participate in sports such as high jump, long jump, 100-meter race and playing football. It is also not advisable to perform push-ups, dumbbells and other strength exercises that increase abdominal pressure to avoid excessive menstrual bleeding or Uterus Location changes.

　　4. Avoid participating in various water sports : Do not participate in sports such as diving, swimming, and water polo; it is also not advisable to take cold showers and wash your feet with cold water to avoid infection and Menstrual disorders。

　　5. Avoid highly competitive competitions : Participating in these sports during the menstrual period can easily lead to endocrine dysfunction and menstrual disorders due to high mental stress.

　　It is best to focus on adjustment exercises during menstrual period. On the first and second days of menstruation, you can do some light activities such as radio exercises, aerobics, Tai Chi, Qigong and so on. The amount of activities can be increased on the 3rd and 4th days, such as toto volleyball, badminton, table tennis, etc. It is also necessary to relax the tense areas in the waist, abdomen, and back, and do more soothing exercises that combine stretching and breathing. Do not do exercises with large vibrations, such as vigorous running and jumping, spiking in volleyball, jumping shots in basketball, etc., and do not perform strength exercises that increase abdominal pressure, such as lifting barbells, violent abdominal muscle exercises, etc.