Discover how to make the most of your workouts during your menstrual cycle

Have you ever felt discouragement during your routine tasks or in the practice of physical activities while you were on your period? Know that this feeling is normal during the cycle, and everything is influenced by hormones which are the body’s messenger chemicals. If you feel queasy, low-spirited and irritable during your workout, these feelings could be linked to your menstrual cycle.

During the period of the menstrual cycle, levels of estrogen and progesterone (hormones produced in the ovary) tend to fluctuate a lot and therefore it can give the feeling of irritability and discouragement during training or tasks of the day.

A study carried out by the USP School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities revealed that women who were in luteal phase (second and last) of the menstrual cycle, felt “more effort and less pleasure”, during training. However, some experts on the subject have given tips on how to take advantage of training at each stage of the menstrual period. But first let’s understand how the menstrual cycle and its phases work.

On average, the menstrual cycle lasts about 28 days, however, it can extend up to 32 days, as each has its individual characteristics. Some can also be irregular. It presents itself in two phases, the follicular and the luteal.

follicular phase

This phase is characterized by fatigue, as it is the one that produces the least hormones. According to the gynecologist and obstetrician who works at the Center for Affective Medicine (In)Patrícia Carvalho, at this stage, only in ovulation is when we are more willing within this period

luteal phase

This phase represents the end of the menstrual period and is therefore a time for introspection. Due to the high concentration of estrogen, as reported by Patrícia Carvalho in an interview with G1

experts indicate lighter exercises during the follicular phase, as women may experience cramps, fatigue, tiredness and headache. However, during the ovulatory period, what is recommended is bodybuilding and strength training, however, the practice is not indicated for everyone. So look for a specialized professional for guidance. no longer end of menstrual cyclein the luteal phase look for quieter activities such as pilates, yoga and dance to provide relaxation of premenstrual tension (TPM).

Featured photo: Menstrual cycle is associated with indisposition during training/Image bank/Disclosure/Reproduction