It's not uncommon to be unmotivated when that certain time of the month is just around the corner. But that doesn't mean you should completely neglect the gym. Because physical training can influence your period and often even improve unpleasant symptoms.
Posted on Medical And tagged wellness, women, fitness, workout
Menstrual cycles can be monsters — we understand you. So when the notorious days get closer again, it can be difficult to pull yourself together and find motivation to train.
According to a study by Populus (commissioned by Orreco), More than half of women in the UK say they stop working out when their period comes. Whether this is due to cramps, cravings, a bad mood or the annoying “tampon wristband in a swimsuit fiasco” depends on the individual case.
Even if you feel far away from everything that has to do with fitness and would like to hide away for a week, remember: There are also benefits to working out despite your period. It can even be an advantage sometimes. Sometimes. Let's look at the science behind it...
It makes sense that menstruation and fitness are linked — your period is controlled by the production and regulation of hormones in the body, while the physical demands of exercise influence hormone levels in a variety of ways:
Hormonal changes from a regular fitness routine can make your period less heavy. If that's no reason to celebrate! One reason is estrogen and weight loss. The more body fat you have, the more estrogen is produced from adipose tissue. This excess hormone thickens the lining of the uterus so that more blood builds up in the first half of the cycle. When you lose weight through exercise, you have less estrogen in your body. As a result, this inner layer becomes thinner and your flow becomes easier.
You may have never heard of prostaglandins, but you've probably felt them. They are inflammatory substances that limit blood flow to the uterus and are in some cases responsible for cramps. Medications such as ibuprofen can alleviate period pain, but exercise can also help and is the healthier method. Exercising not only increases blood flow to the uterus, it also promotes the production of feel-good (and pain-relieving) hormones — the wonderful, magical endorphins.
Working out requires you to tap into the energy you need to move your body daily. When your body doesn't have enough energy to keep your systems running, it shuts off the things you don't need — in this case, your reproductive system. One region in the brain called the hypothalamus slows down the release of hormones responsible for ovulation, so your period may not start when you expect it. This usually only happens during intensive, strenuous exercise and a low-calorie diet, but if your exercise regimen has a significant effect on your menstrual cycle, talk to your doctor.
Overall, physical activity has the kind of positive effects on periods that every woman wants (yes, we mean less bleeding and, weaker cramps). Regardless of the time of the month, we want you to feel comfortable in your Holmes Place club. From our rejuvenating body and soul courses up to our pampering spa, we offer a much better solution for periodic complaints than curling up on the couch.
Posted on Medical And tagged wellness, women, fitness, workout.
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