Like which bang out of workout is actually worth crawling out of bed for.
But that bag of chips isn’t doing that belly bloat any favorswhile a good sweat sesh can.
Here’s what you should probably know about working out on your period.
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Working Out on Your Period?
So the more endorphins you release, the less period pain you feel.
(You’ll also score theseeight major benefits of HIIT trainingat the same time.)
Another reason to go for box jumps over yoga?Sex hormones.
What that means for you: Those sprint intervals are going to feel easier than they did mid-cycle.
But if that’s part of your regular routine, then it could pay off to go anyway.
Unfortunately, that TRX class won’t have an immediate impact on your flow, says Kelly-Jones.
“Once the cycle starts, it’s going to be what it is,” she says.
So working out on your period won’t change how heavy things are flowing right now.
And no, there is no reason to worry about an increased risk of injury.
“Adjusting your activity while you have your period is really a myth,” Kelly-Jones says.
“Everything is fair game, unless you bleed very heavily and become anemic.
So simply strengthening and learning how to properly move your body while you work out can helpperiod or not.
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In other words, have no fear and keep on busting reps like your badass self.
So go on and grab those sneaksit’s time to start sweating.
