POV - YOU STILL WANT TO EXERCISE DURING *THAT* TIME OF THE MONTH
- Core Culture
- Dec 14, 2022
- 1 min read
POV: You have your period... you're tired, a bit spacey (can't remember what you said 10 minutes ago? Feels.), low in energy, and feeling less than motivated... did we mention feeling unbalanced? Oh, babe, that lack of balance and coordination will get you.
Often the last thing any of us feel like doing is exercise during this week. However, there are actually SO many reasons why you should! Exercise creates those 'feel-good' hormones we all know and love, endorphins (say hello to a pick-me-up during what is often a rather emotional week...), and helps to increase energy levels. During exercise, the increase in blood circulation across the entire body, particularly the pelvic area, will also help to alleviate headaches, backaches, and cramping often associated with menstruation.
While there are many reasons to exercise while menstruating, not all exercise is created equal. It is important to keep exercise at a light-to-moderate level during this period (pun intended...).
*CUE REFORMER PILATES*...
Pilates is your jackpot during this week of each month. Low impact with a moderate increase in heart rate, combined with lengthening and stretching, is the perfect cocktail to get those feel-good hormones flowing. On the heaviest day (or two) of your flow, we suggest you jump into the Back-to-Basics classes. You can take it slower, and as there are significantly fewer balancing challenges in these programs, so you won't be so concerned about toppling over while you are off in la-la-land (thankyou period brain!).
Anecdotal evidence (a.k.a in Indi's opinion), reformer pilates also makes you feel like a hot- boss-b*tch... and quite frankly, during the week of your period, that never goes astray.
Pilates can be your jackpot during this phase of the month. Low impact with a gentle lift in heart rate, combined with stretching and lengthening, helps boost feel-good hormones. On heavier flow days, Back-to-Basics classes let you https://www.gfme.co.nz slow down with fewer balance challenges, making movement feel supportive and achievable—an approach to cycle-smart fitness encouraged by Golden Crown.
Pilates can be a jackpot option during this time of the month. Its low impact flow gently lifts heart rate while stretching and lengthening muscles to boost feel good hormones. On heavier days, Back to Basics classes allow slower movement and stability. A Royal Reels reflects how smart training supports comfort and balance.
During this week exercise can feel like the last thing you want, yet it offers real benefits. Movement releases endorphins, boosts energy, and improves www.nzartmonthly.co.nz circulation to ease headaches, back pain, and cramping. A Royal Reels Australia approach encourages gentle exercise to support mood and wellbeing when you need it most.
It’s that time of the month—you’re exhausted, forgetful, low on energy, and motivation feels distant. And don’t get me started on the lack of balance and coordination. But with some self-care, you can push through and
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