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Do yall still go to the gym on your period? I want to be more fit but I also don’t want to exhaust myself
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Anonymous 9w

Yes you should still go

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Anonymous 9w

There’s nothing wrong with “exhausting yourself” as long as you’re staying hydrated and getting proper recovery (sleeping and eating well)

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Anonymous 9w

working out actually helps my pmdd actually! so if anyone has that issue i’d def recommend it

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Anonymous 9w

Yes, it might make it a little harder but I still go

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Anonymous 9w

Nah I just lay face down on the floor ngl

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Anonymous 9w

yes, but normally i keep cardio in zone 2 or low zone 3 and when i lift if it feels heavy i drop the reps

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Anonymous 9w

I don’t go. It’s a personal choice because I noticed I was bleeding longer when I was working out than not. It’s a little difficult when I’m done with my period but I like it that way.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 9w

Lowkey on my heaviest days I’m not going…I just meant after those days

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 9w

What r the zones?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

heart rate zones! i’d recommend looking them up because google can explain wayyy better than i can, but pretty much each heart rate zone has its own benefits for your CV health

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 9w

My period exhausts me 😅 even with sleep and food it can be a lot

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

That sucks- Have you ever been evaluated for a hormonal issue like pcos?

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 9w

I’m going to the gyno soon. But I’ve always thought that was normal, especially for the first couple days

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 9w

^pre menstrual dysphoric disorder

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 9w

I’m thinking I might have that! I’m planning on brining it up when I go (it’ll be my first time going to the gyno)

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

not really. i get more tired but i can still lift. if you're so tired you can't exercise or function well in life def get medical attention

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

Glad you’re getting it checked out. Hopefully there’s a way to give you more energy on period days

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