If you’d prefer to lie in bed with a heating pad and chocolate during your time of the month, that is perfectly fine. But moving about and doing light exercise can sometimes help relieve the symptoms of PMS. Try this gentle yoga routine next time Aunt Flo pays a visit. 

Step #1

Sitting on your heels, rest your hands forward and extend your left leg straight back. Relax your torso forward, resting your head on the ground. Slide your arms back along your sides with your palms up. Relax here for three minutes, then rise up, switch the legs, and repeat.

Step #2

Return to sitting on your heels. Use your hands to gently massage all along your throat, from your collarbones to under your chin, for two minutes. Then, begin to massage your ears and earlobes with the palms of your hands for two to three minutes.

Step #3

Still on your heels, place your hands in the Venus position at the small of your back. Inhale as you slowly twist your torso to the left, then exhale as you twist to the right, for three minutes. End with an inhale back at the center, consciously drawing the energy up your spine.

Step #4

Relax down onto your back. Bring your hands to your shoulders, with your fingers in front and thumbs on the back of your shoulders, and elbows on the ground. Spread your legs comfortably wide. Tune in to all the muscles of your body and lift your upper body, bit by bit, as slowly as possible, until your torso is upright. Then, slowly fold forward from the waist until your nose is on the ground or as close to it as you can. Hold this forward-fold version with long deep breathing for three minutes.

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Go Easy On Yourself

First of all, it’s totally okay if your PMS is so bad that you just can’t bring yourself to work out. The important thing in fitness is being consistent over time. Missing a workout or two because your cramps are so bad that you can’t get out of bed is totally okay and not a big deal at all in the long run. Don’t beat yourself up about it.

Do Try to Get Some Aerobic Exercise In

That being said, aerobic exercise and getting your heart rate up can really help reduce PMS symptoms, so if you have the energy, doing even a light workout can provide you a lot of relief.

Do What Feels Good

If you’re feeling up to it, you can try to do a normal workout when you’re PMSing, but listen to your body. Lots of ab crunches might not feel the best in this time, but maybe yoga and gentle stretching feel amazing.

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Hard-Boiled Eggs

Not only are hard-boiled eggs a great source of protein, but they also have tons of vitamin D, which plays a part in reproductive health, regulating your mood, and hormone balance.

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Yogurt

This probiotic food can help you deal with mood swings and bloating due to its gut-healthy properties.

Sunflower Seeds

High in vitamin E, sunflower seeds can reduce breast tenderness and soothe lower back pain. Go ahead and top your yogurt, salad, or oatmeal with them.

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Brussel Sprout Chips

Brussel sprouts have a compound that enhances metabolism and breaks down estrogen, which is a hormone that amplifies PMS symptoms.

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Beets

While they may not be a classic snack food, beets reduce inflammation and fight fatigue by replenishing the tissues with blood that’s healthy and nutrient-dense.

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If you’d prefer to lie in bed with a heating pad and chocolate during your time of the month, that is perfectly fine. But moving about and doing light exercise can sometimes help relieve the symptoms of PMS. Try this gentle yoga routine next time Aunt Flo pays a visit. 

Step #1

Sitting on your heels, rest your hands forward and extend your left leg straight back. Relax your torso forward, resting your head on the ground. Slide your arms back along your sides with your palms up. Relax here for three minutes, then rise up, switch the legs, and repeat.

Step #2

Return to sitting on your heels. Use your hands to gently massage all along your throat, from your collarbones to under your chin, for two minutes. Then, begin to massage your ears and earlobes with the palms of your hands for two to three minutes.

Step #3

Still on your heels, place your hands in the Venus position at the small of your back. Inhale as you slowly twist your torso to the left, then exhale as you twist to the right, for three minutes. End with an inhale back at the center, consciously drawing the energy up your spine.

Step #4

Relax down onto your back. Bring your hands to your shoulders, with your fingers in front and thumbs on the back of your shoulders, and elbows on the ground. Spread your legs comfortably wide. Tune in to all the muscles of your body and lift your upper body, bit by bit, as slowly as possible, until your torso is upright. Then, slowly fold forward from the waist until your nose is on the ground or as close to it as you can. Hold this forward-fold version with long deep breathing for three minutes.

The post This Gentle Yoga Routine Should Help With Those Nasty PMS Symptoms appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Go Easy On Yourself

First of all, it’s totally okay if your PMS is so bad that you just can’t bring yourself to work out. The important thing in fitness is being consistent over time. Missing a workout or two because your cramps are so bad that you can’t get out of bed is totally okay and not a big deal at all in the long run. Don’t beat yourself up about it.

Do Try to Get Some Aerobic Exercise In

That being said, aerobic exercise and getting your heart rate up can really help reduce PMS symptoms, so if you have the energy, doing even a light workout can provide you a lot of relief.

Do What Feels Good

If you’re feeling up to it, you can try to do a normal workout when you’re PMSing, but listen to your body. Lots of ab crunches might not feel the best in this time, but maybe yoga and gentle stretching feel amazing.

The post Workout Tips For People With Intense PMS appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Not only are hard-boiled eggs a great source of protein, but they also have tons of vitamin D, which plays a part in reproductive health, regulating your mood, and hormone balance.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Carmy | Meal Prep Pro (@carmyshungry)

Yogurt

This probiotic food can help you deal with mood swings and bloating due to its gut-healthy properties.

Sunflower Seeds

High in vitamin E, sunflower seeds can reduce breast tenderness and soothe lower back pain. Go ahead and top your yogurt, salad, or oatmeal with them.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Sugar(less) High by Sarah (@simplysarahrp)

Brussel Sprout Chips

Brussel sprouts have a compound that enhances metabolism and breaks down estrogen, which is a hormone that amplifies PMS symptoms.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Bad Food Sucks (@badfoodsucks)

Beets

While they may not be a classic snack food, beets reduce inflammation and fight fatigue by replenishing the tissues with blood that’s healthy and nutrient-dense.

The post 5 Snacks to Manage PMS Symptoms appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.