Therefore, strenuous exercise, excessive abdominal pressure (such as sit-ups) and weight-bearing exercise (such as weight-bearing squats) are generally not allowed during menstruation, so as not to cause excessive menstruation, prolonged menstrual period or change of uterine position. But it doesn't mean that you can't exercise during menstruation, because proper exercise can improve menstrual discomfort. If you do a few free-hand exercises with music every day during menstruation, you can improve your metabolism, adjust the excitement and inhibition process of the cerebral cortex, improve the blood circulation in the pelvic cavity and the discharge of menstrual blood, and relieve the feeling of general discomfort.
Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon of women, because fitness activities can improve the functional level of human body, improve the function of blood circulation system, contract and relax abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles, which is conducive to the discharge of menstrual blood. Therefore, it is entirely possible for women to exercise during menstruation, but the particularity of menstruation cannot be ignored and some special measures need to be taken. Due to menstrual bleeding from endometrial shedding and pelvic congestion, the anti-infection ability of reproductive organs is reduced. At this time, the following health requirements should be paid attention to during fitness:
1. Avoid the stimulation of too cold and too hot during menstruation (cold shower, sauna), especially the lower abdomen is not easy to catch cold, so as to avoid dysmenorrhea or menstrual disorders.
2. The first and second days of menstruation should reduce the amount and intensity of exercise, and the exercise time should not be too long.
3. It is not easy to do strenuous exercise during menstruation, especially those with great vibration and increased abdominal pressure, such as sprinting, jumping (strenuous aerobic exercise) and strength exercises with excessive load. So as not to cause excessive menstrual blood or affect the normal position of the uterus.
4. It is generally difficult to swim during menstruation to avoid infection caused by bacterial invasion when the self-cleaning function of reproductive organs is reduced.
5. For those with dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia or menstrual disorder, the amount of exercise, intensity and practice time should be reduced during menstruation, or even exercise should be stopped.
6. You can't do abdominal massage during menstruation.