Ladies: Why you should Exercise during your period

Do you know exercise can be very beneficial your menstrual cycle in many ways? Asides body benefits, overall activity and exercise helps regulate the menstrual cycle and flow, which also may equate to less cramping and lighter periods.

Here are ways exercise can help make you feel better during your period

Say bye to bloating as the sweat released during a workout removes water from your body, including the water in your belly that you feel as part of your period bloat.

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Exercise promotes the release of endorphins. These “happy hormones” may distract you from the period discomfort you are feeling, while also combating the moodiness sometimes (frequently) associated with your period.

The movement during exercise will also help combat sensations of fatigue and exhaustion associated with your period, and in general.

Exercise is known to reduce stress and stress is known to sometimes amplify period cramps. So, by using exercise as a means of stress relief, you will be able alleviate some cramping. The increased blood flow can also help ease menstrual cramps.