menstrual cycle Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:33:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png menstrual cycle Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 How to Keep Fitness Motivation Up During That Time of the Month https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-keep-fitness-motivation-up-during-that-time-of-the-month/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:33:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=18781 Some women tend to take a break from working out once their period arrives, while others swear that physical activity has a positive effect on their wellbeing. No matter how you feel about it, finding the motivation to work out on your period can be tough, and here’s how you can give yourself a push […]

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]]> Some women tend to take a break from working out once their period arrives, while others swear that physical activity has a positive effect on their wellbeing. No matter how you feel about it, finding the motivation to work out on your period can be tough, and here’s how you can give yourself a push in the right direction.

Do Something Fun

If your regular fitness routine doesn’t feel like a good fit for that time of the month, feel free to do something else. Go for a walk, dance in your room, or embark on a short hike. As long as you’re doing something you enjoy, it will be easier to forget about your period pain.

Wait It Out

Rest days should be an essential part of your workout regimen, and some of the days of your period should be reserved for them. Day two and three are usually the most difficult to bear, so feel free to use them as rest days if you feel like it and get moving once they’re gone.

Listen to Your Body

At the end of the day, it’s up to you to decide if you feel like staying active or not. If your body is asking for a moment of rest, you shouldn’t push yourself to the limits. Avoid putting unnecessary pressure on yourself and only do things that have a positive effect on your mind, body, and soul.

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]]> Why You Should Sync Your Workouts to Your Time of Month https://yourdailysportfix.com/why-you-should-sync-your-workouts-to-your-time-of-month/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:46:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17941 During our time of month, we would like nothing more than to be lazy and lounge on the couch. While that sounds great, it’s not actually what’s best for you. Exercising while on your period can combat the pain and the uncomfortable symptoms, but pairing different types of exercises with the phases of your cycle […]

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]]> During our time of month, we would like nothing more than to be lazy and lounge on the couch. While that sounds great, it’s not actually what’s best for you. Exercising while on your period can combat the pain and the uncomfortable symptoms, but pairing different types of exercises with the phases of your cycle can help you get the most out of your training and boost your performance. Here’s why you should sync your workouts to your period and how to do it.

Why It Matters

Throughout the month, the effectiveness of your workouts depends on your hormones that change throughout your cycle. This explains why you struggle with your typical workouts right before your period and why you have lots of energy two weeks into your cycle.

How To Do It

The first phase is known as menstruation. It’s when your hormone level is low and you have less energy. During this phase, try light cardio and light weightlifting. The next phase is the follicular phase and it’s when your estrogen rises, which gives you more energy and stamina. During the second half of your cycle, the luteal phase, your body has a lot of progesterone and estrogen. This is when you should work on your mobility and flexibility with exercises like yoga, ballet, or gymnastics. The last phase is the premenstrual phase and it’s when your hormones drop and you feel emotionally low. Rest days or light activities like yoga or walking are perfect for these days.

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]]> It Turns Out Aunt Flow Can Impact Your Fitness Training https://yourdailysportfix.com/it-turns-out-aunt-flow-can-impact-your-fitness-training/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=9979 Did you know that your menstrual cycle plays a huge impact on your exercise? The way you breathe, how your heartbeats, and your body’s reaction to exercise varies based on your time of month. By tailoring your fitness routine to your cycle, you can feel your best while boosting your performance. Here’s a guide to […]

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]]> Did you know that your menstrual cycle plays a huge impact on your exercise? The way you breathe, how your heartbeats, and your body’s reaction to exercise varies based on your time of month. By tailoring your fitness routine to your cycle, you can feel your best while boosting your performance. Here’s a guide to help you coordinate your workouts with your cycle.

Menstruation: Days 1-5

During your cycle, you’ll probably feel unmotivated to move due to low estrogen and progesterone, but it’s the perfect time to build strength and muscle as your high in testosterone during this period. If strength training isn’t your thing, focus on low-intensity workouts like yoga or Pilates.

Follicular Phase: Days 6-14

At the end of your period and about three weeks before ovulation, your estrogen levels are high, which means more energy and faster recovery. This is the time to focus on strength training, sprints, and intense workouts.

Ovulation: Days 15-23

Progesterone increases and estrogen drops during the part of your cycle, which makes recovery more important than ever. Try doing moderate-intensity workouts and weights instead of runs.

Luteal Phase: Days 24–28

This is when you’ll feel the PMS symptoms due to low estrogen and progesterone, and the inflammation and fluctuating blood-sugar levels happen. This is when your body is the weakest, so try and stick to yoga or slow runs. If you lift, now’s the time to focus on form instead of trying to reach PRs.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> menstrual cycle Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:33:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png menstrual cycle Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 How to Keep Fitness Motivation Up During That Time of the Month https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-keep-fitness-motivation-up-during-that-time-of-the-month/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:33:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=18781 Some women tend to take a break from working out once their period arrives, while others swear that physical activity has a positive effect on their wellbeing. No matter how you feel about it, finding the motivation to work out on your period can be tough, and here’s how you can give yourself a push […]

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]]> Some women tend to take a break from working out once their period arrives, while others swear that physical activity has a positive effect on their wellbeing. No matter how you feel about it, finding the motivation to work out on your period can be tough, and here’s how you can give yourself a push in the right direction.

Do Something Fun

If your regular fitness routine doesn’t feel like a good fit for that time of the month, feel free to do something else. Go for a walk, dance in your room, or embark on a short hike. As long as you’re doing something you enjoy, it will be easier to forget about your period pain.

Wait It Out

Rest days should be an essential part of your workout regimen, and some of the days of your period should be reserved for them. Day two and three are usually the most difficult to bear, so feel free to use them as rest days if you feel like it and get moving once they’re gone.

Listen to Your Body

At the end of the day, it’s up to you to decide if you feel like staying active or not. If your body is asking for a moment of rest, you shouldn’t push yourself to the limits. Avoid putting unnecessary pressure on yourself and only do things that have a positive effect on your mind, body, and soul.

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]]> Why You Should Sync Your Workouts to Your Time of Month https://yourdailysportfix.com/why-you-should-sync-your-workouts-to-your-time-of-month/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:46:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17941 During our time of month, we would like nothing more than to be lazy and lounge on the couch. While that sounds great, it’s not actually what’s best for you. Exercising while on your period can combat the pain and the uncomfortable symptoms, but pairing different types of exercises with the phases of your cycle […]

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]]> During our time of month, we would like nothing more than to be lazy and lounge on the couch. While that sounds great, it’s not actually what’s best for you. Exercising while on your period can combat the pain and the uncomfortable symptoms, but pairing different types of exercises with the phases of your cycle can help you get the most out of your training and boost your performance. Here’s why you should sync your workouts to your period and how to do it.

Why It Matters

Throughout the month, the effectiveness of your workouts depends on your hormones that change throughout your cycle. This explains why you struggle with your typical workouts right before your period and why you have lots of energy two weeks into your cycle.

How To Do It

The first phase is known as menstruation. It’s when your hormone level is low and you have less energy. During this phase, try light cardio and light weightlifting. The next phase is the follicular phase and it’s when your estrogen rises, which gives you more energy and stamina. During the second half of your cycle, the luteal phase, your body has a lot of progesterone and estrogen. This is when you should work on your mobility and flexibility with exercises like yoga, ballet, or gymnastics. The last phase is the premenstrual phase and it’s when your hormones drop and you feel emotionally low. Rest days or light activities like yoga or walking are perfect for these days.

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]]> It Turns Out Aunt Flow Can Impact Your Fitness Training https://yourdailysportfix.com/it-turns-out-aunt-flow-can-impact-your-fitness-training/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=9979 Did you know that your menstrual cycle plays a huge impact on your exercise? The way you breathe, how your heartbeats, and your body’s reaction to exercise varies based on your time of month. By tailoring your fitness routine to your cycle, you can feel your best while boosting your performance. Here’s a guide to […]

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]]> Did you know that your menstrual cycle plays a huge impact on your exercise? The way you breathe, how your heartbeats, and your body’s reaction to exercise varies based on your time of month. By tailoring your fitness routine to your cycle, you can feel your best while boosting your performance. Here’s a guide to help you coordinate your workouts with your cycle.

Menstruation: Days 1-5

During your cycle, you’ll probably feel unmotivated to move due to low estrogen and progesterone, but it’s the perfect time to build strength and muscle as your high in testosterone during this period. If strength training isn’t your thing, focus on low-intensity workouts like yoga or Pilates.

Follicular Phase: Days 6-14

At the end of your period and about three weeks before ovulation, your estrogen levels are high, which means more energy and faster recovery. This is the time to focus on strength training, sprints, and intense workouts.

Ovulation: Days 15-23

Progesterone increases and estrogen drops during the part of your cycle, which makes recovery more important than ever. Try doing moderate-intensity workouts and weights instead of runs.

Luteal Phase: Days 24–28

This is when you’ll feel the PMS symptoms due to low estrogen and progesterone, and the inflammation and fluctuating blood-sugar levels happen. This is when your body is the weakest, so try and stick to yoga or slow runs. If you lift, now’s the time to focus on form instead of trying to reach PRs.

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