Physical activity during menstruation

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How many women do not exercise because they have menstruation? Think is the best remedy? stay stop the pain of thumb is a mistake: the best remedy is to activate the body.

The American College Of Sport Medicine (ACSM, 2005) states that: "Physical activity or exercise during your period of insurance is also beneficial because of its ability to alleviate both pre-menstrual symptoms like cramps and cramps"

But ... why does it hurt when I have the rule?

The inner lining of the uterus releases prostaglandins that cause colic, causing contraction of the uterine muscles, which doubles the pain. What exercise do you paint in all this? By exercising increases blood flow and levels of endorphins, which are both the body's natural painkillers and mood boosters.

And if you're also prone to bloating or constipation, exercise is doubly useful because it relieves abdominal pressure. Just be sure to drink enough water: the end of the day, when we lose more fluid regulation. So while you think of staying home and do not feel like lifting a finger, going to the gym these days is more rewarding than you think.

These are some of benefits of physical exercise during menstruation:

• Helps reduce fluid retention.
• Increases the secretion of hormones opiates (endorphins), which helps reduce pain perception.
• In general, people who train develop greater tolerance and resistance to pain.
• The practice of regular physical activity helps reduce the severity of symptoms in the premenstrual and menstrual period.
• Exercise, if it entertaining, fun, interesting ... helps reduce anxiety and other psychological manifestations.
• Exercise has a social component as well as stressing and motivating.

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Thanks for reading

ACSM. (2005). Manual ACSM para la Valoración y Prescripción del Ejercicio. Barcelona. Paidotribo.