The expert called dangerous workouts during menstruation

During the menstrual cycle, women should pay special attention to the choice of physical activity in order to avoid injury and deterioration of well-being. Anastasia Yurkova, the master coach of the XFIT group programs, told Izvestia about this on June 15.

"Due to changes in the balance of hormones, the body gets tired faster, endurance decreases, while flexibility and mobility of joints increase, which can lead to injuries. It is better to do low—intensity cardio - this will improve your condition. But interval training with a high pulse rate should be excluded," the expert advised.

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Yurkova recommended completely eliminating exercises on the abdominal muscles and the inner thigh, as well as any work with weights. Such loads can provoke spasms of the pelvic floor muscles and increase pain.

Special care should be taken when performing exercises that require coordination.

"If you really want to play basketball or other outdoor games, you need to significantly reduce the intensity and duration of training," the specialist noted.

Among the recommended activities, the trainer named light low-intensity cardio, yoga, Pilates and stretching exercises. These types of exercise improve blood circulation, reduce stress levels, and help reduce menstrual cramps.

In addition, Yurkova advised paying special attention to exercise techniques, reducing the usual training intensity by 30% and following a drinking regime to prevent dehydration. In addition, it will be useful to choose breathable, comfortable sportswear and listen carefully to the body's signals.

Earlier, on June 1, fitness expert Akulina Bakhturina told Izvestia about signs of dangerous pain after exercise. If pain occurs during or immediately after exercise, it is a dangerous symptom. Incorrect sensations in sports can be described as acute, sharp, uneven pain.