Period & Exercising: Everything you need to know!
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♥ Should I workout while on my period? What kind of exercises to do? What are the healthy benefits? Watch this video to find out! Share your personal experience and thoughts in the comments below.
♥ Joanna is a certified Women’s Fitness Specialist with NASM and also a certified Personal Trainer (ACE) & Nutrition Coach (VN).
Ladies, we are so different compared to men. Our body changes every week and it's important for us to understand our body in order for us adapt and still progress in our fitness routine.
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Such a brave woman, wearing white bottoms on her period.
Kandra Elizabeth ahahahaha lol so true
That's the first thing I said 😂
Lol
Makes me appreciate the suffering my wife goes through every month even more.
Am I the only person who's stared at her little tiny waist the whole video??? Lol
Nope, not just you lol
+jewls1386 saaaaaaame though for me it kind of motivates me a bit cuz i wanna have a thinner waste too XD lol
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Gecheng Tan
jewls1386 same here😊😁
Brave to wear white pants during your period
ShadowGirl she workouts so much her flow is probably very light.
IKRRRRRRR
peekaboots01 is it good bleeding light?
My period has never determined the clothes i wear.
Totally 100% true that exercise will cure/prevent Dysmenorrhea (aka severe period pain)!!! I nearly pass out too. Doctor advised me that I need to exercise but I thought I was quite active then, I swim twice a week. What I discovered later is that normal exercise is not enough. Later, in the past years I had been maintaining intensive exercise (min 4 days high intensity workout per week) in order to keep fit and guess what? the pain actually went away. Amazing. Nowadays I hardly experience cramps anymore, just occasion slight discomfort. When I know I missed a day or two workout, I will use a heat pack/hot water bottle. It's like cheat thing. The day before period, place it at the lower tummy hot and long enough (hours as long as u can) and drink hot water. The point is to "melt" clogged blood in the uterus by using external and internal heat. If you do it right, u will notice your blood will flow out more fluid instead of blood solids. The pain will reduce significantly. Just sharing my personal experience how to handle the pain when desperate and too late for workout. :) Because this the cheat works, I suspect work out increases blood flow and also increases body temperature that prevents blood clogging in the uterus and hence no/less pain during period. Just saying maybe, I'm not doctor so just logic thinking here. ^_^
I have been exercising for 2 months now and I can already see a difference in my period cramps. I don't crap as much I still do have cramps but it doesn't last as long as it did before. Thanks for the advice Love your channel
Deb 29 same here!! I just started a month ago. I had irregular cycle and painful always. I observe my cycle getting regular and reduction in cramps!
I'm literally on my bed dying because its my first day of my period. Im a teenager and i do physical activities like basketball but i still get bad period cramps
same here :-D on my bed, trying not die :'( I just don't feel like working out for those 3-4 days. But when I'm not on my period I am in beast mode, working out like crazy :-D perhaps it will get better soon....
Omg same here!
yes same here
+Areeba Aziz Sameee! 😩
I feel ur pain girl!! Im on it too! Dx
Your channel is bringing so much positivity and motivation! You are awesome.
Hi Joanna, you're absolutely right about exercise reducing severe cramps. I was a gymnast for 11 years and during my early teenage years I've never experienced any pain or cramps. Then when I stopped practicing the sport, the pain started and it was almost unbearable, most times I was on pain killers. Then after a few years I got into fitness and pole dance and I noticed if I exercised regularly and especially in the days before my period started, there was absolutely no pain or just mild cramps. What helps me the most is stretching the lower body muscles and the core muscles; doing lunges, squats and splits is key for me. Cheers :)
I've watching ur videos and this is the first time that I post my comment to say THANK YOU!! I am in my period right now and I had absolutely no movitation to do anything......Again, thank u so so much for ur effort &time to create this amazing supportive video♡♡♡
I love your videos it really helps me to improve my strength and healthy eating which I need in order to get better in climbing (which I do for 5 years already) and a healthy lifestyle actually makes me really feel better.. so thank u so much^^
I workout 5-6 times a week and I don't have period pain🙂
Sarah Knight lucky u !!
Same here , I don't have pain and wokout a whole week
lucky!! i have pains, but they’re mild and end quick
Sarah Knight I work out 7 days a week . And I’m pretty sure mine are going to be horrible
Does excercise stop period?? Is it normall??
You always have the best times🙌🏽
You're my biggest motivation, a year ago thanks to you I started working out. Ily Joanna
Really helpful 👍 thankyou so much for sharing 💐 love your all videos 💓
Sorry to hear u went through such excruciating period pain as a teenager, however it is great to hear how you overcame it. Thanks for sharing this and all of your other knowledge. I always come to your channel for all fitness and food facts and motivation. Thank you so much Joanna x
Thank you soh.. Another amazing and helpful video of yours..from now onwards i'll also start doing workout in my periods as well.. Thank you joh... Lv u..
This video helped so much! Im a track runner and I got my PERIOD FOR THE FIRST TIME YESTERDAY at MY FIRST MEET!! Thank you for this video!!! 💕💕💕
I am having periods for 4 years now I've never experienced cramps, I'm 15 years old and I exercise 5-6 times a week and it helps to 🔥my mood.
Hi Joanna. Great video. It's really great to see a relatable, reasonable fitness trainer. I have extreme period pains and symptoms as well, and one thing I do notice is when I don't feel well, I don't drink enough water, and the symptoms are worse where I can't exercise. For me, I have to be aware to drink enough throughout the day.
Much needed video, thank you for making video on this. 👍🏻😊
ur videos r always amazing :)
Just what I needed! thank you so much for this video, Joanna :)
Thank you for this on time upload
You are my Teacher and I love you :)
thank you very much. I have very severe period pain, like you had mentioned having it during your teenager time, I really needed this information and advice 💕
thank you for the advice😊 and you're absolutely correct ever since I've started working out I've noticed improved control in my cravings, moods,and hardly any cramps. I weightlift and do crossfit.
That sounds a lot like me during high school. I missed school a lot because the pain was so severe. I still have cramps, but they don't last as long now, thankfully, and exercise does help relieve symptoms.
agreed with all you say. thank you for sharing your knowledge
thankyou... i wanted to know this since long and whenvr i started exercising i used to get my period and then a gap in my routine and then it take months for me to start again.
+Imu Chandra. During the period, the metabolism goes higher and that is why we get hungrier Some people burn an extra 100 to 300 calories a day during the 5 to 7 days of their periods! I do not exercise for at least the first 3 days.
+Neidytrozeski i didnt know that.. thanks .. i will do mild exercise now
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I also try not to overeat during period. It is said you can loose up to a half pound during your period just by not eating junk or overeating. I think this is awesome!!! lolol
Imu Chandra. same
Your videos r really motivating.....thanks a lot
Wow, perfect timing since I am on my period now. I've been very lucky that I never had to deal with severe cramps, and I barely get any now since I had my daughter in 2014 (though that might be because of the exercising too!). I push through my workout and a clean diet definitely helps. It helps me feel better over all :)
I want to do absolutely nothing all the time, hahah.
The ending is so cute!
thank you this is so helpful! i dont think id work out on my heaviest day but i would on my other days. i think what helps the cramps the most for me is eating healthy
Thank you Joanna for this video! You are right about the excessive period cramps, I have almost no cramps these years since I started working out.
Thank you very much for information!
I just love Joanna soo much she is the bestest best trainer
other than my first comment, thanks for the video! you inspired me to go to the gym now! I had painful cramps all day yesterday but it's a little better today.
OMG I have been following your channel for a year but always dont know how to exercise correctly on my period. This is helpful. Thank you Joahna :) Love you xoxo
I agree she's amazing I've been following her for just about a year and she is so helpful XxX 😍
Joanna you help me a lot by this video, love you so much ...
U r so informative and help us to think out of box and abolishing myths about exercising during periods. Thanq u Sooooo much😘😘😘😘 I am ur big fan sister!!!
I was about to ask this question. Thank you so much for making this video JOanna.
You always motivates us.
Lots of Love
I love your all videos
Great video...I completely agree. I have mild to severe pain during this time and want to sit and do nothing but I have learned to discipline myself to get up and move during for the mood factor. I do the same when I have cold symptoms as exercise boosts immune system. I feel soo much better!
Thanks for your honesty and for sharing....😀.... Stay safe😷
love this video
First like thank you so much Joanna Soh 🤓
Your puppy-dog at the end! Omgeeeee~ ❤️️❤️️❤️️
Hello, actually I started workout to keep fit since March this year after seeing your inspire videos. I find that I have not experience period pain after I start workout these months...Thank you for this inspire video again! ^^
thanks joannah this was very helpful
can u please make a video on what I eat in a day. ....
plzzzz coz ur recipes help a lot
before i always suffered dysmenorrhea monthly...and i need to absent to my work and rest at home...but since i did regular workouts i notice that i didnt feel any cramps at all...workouts rocks!
You are amazing Joanna XxX u have helped me soooo much 😍😘😘😘😍
Joannah I wanted to share something . I started a proper excercise routine 3months ago and before that I had always experienced deadly cramps during my menstruation but now I feel a very positive change . I don't feel that kind of cramps anymore and feel more active during that part of the month . And even I started to notice a change in the first month of excercising. You were right 😀😀 keep sharing this positivity and your channel and you are awesome😍
I really like all your videos 😘😘
Except for periods cravings, I have every other symptom mentioned, and severe horrible cramps, is right on top of that list. Will try and exercise regularly even when I have it. Will post updates on results. Thanks Joanna :)
I'm suffering from dysmenorrhea since my menarch... I skip my school and coaching and every thing scheduled that because of it... And also later I have diagnosed with PCOS and I have also started workout since then.... The good news is I feel a very little pain during my periods thanks to you #Joannasoh it's all been possible just because of you ❤
Thank you for mentioning dysmenorrhea. I too used to have really bad pain during my periods the first days but fortunately the past months I have not had any pain due to the fact that I workout a little, even though I work out very little it still has helped me a lot. I didn't actually think that it was due to the exercise but thankfully you made me more aware and now I will continue workout more in the future:) Thank you again!
Thank you so much for answering my question.. stay safe.
I love Joanna!
Tqsm for this info.
You are so inspiring
Thank you very much for the tips :D
thank you dear. I got my answer which i always wanted to know.
you are absolutely correct! I felt the difference of period cramps by exercising over the years!
Thank you I just started a workout routine!! Now I now I can still excersice during my period😊
thaku sis for boosting me up.. it's my first day n after watching ur video m not gonna skip my workout ... 😄
This is SO TRUE! I've noticed the past few months that if I just keep working out normally without worrying about my period, I experience way less uncomfortable stomach pains and cramps. My flow has also lessened its craziness and I really only have to worry about the first full day. Now that I know that this is indeed the reason why, I'm going to try my best to stick to this routine.
I was on my high school tennis team for all four years and was in the best shape of my life, then in college I only exercised sparingly yet still maintained a decent weight nonetheless. After I graduated two years ago I tried to work out more, but lately it's been easier to get back in that flow. I feel so much better than I did during college! So glad to be hopefully back on the road to my high school strength.
amen finally someone has spoken
I'm watching your video while on my period 😅. but it was so very helpful. thank you ma'am! please keep inspiring and motivating.
Hi Joan, I really love all your videos and you helped me a lot. I want to ask what's your opinion on Intermittent fasting? Really love to hear it..
hi Joanna tried many of ur exercises and they are really helpful to reduce weight i do them in my period too and feel much better. happy exercising. thank u so much
I've discovered that working out during the periods help lessen the period cramps. But the intensity of the workouts need not be the same as in other days :)
On the first day of my period, I used to scream, rolling in my bed, and sometimes I had to go to clinic to get a shot because of severe pain. But when I eat healthy and exercise, it gets better every month. I still feel the pain on the first day but less than before. I used to be lazy working out. But since August, I start joining the gym and attend regular classes like Zumba, boot camp, body strength. And I feel the result after a few months. For example, excuse me, I used to have hard time going to restroom before. But a few months after working out regularly, I feel like a normal person now lol. For 2016, I decide to eat healthier and found your videos. Thanks for all the tips! U r awesome! Happy New Year!
Thank you sooo so much
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I love your explanation... 😍
I'm in my PMS right now. And exercises really helped me from having period cramps 😀😃
Hi Joanna! Exercise has definitely helped me with period pains! I used to have such bad period cramps that I would be in bed all day. After 2 months of exercising 5 days a week, I finally got rid of period pains this month! I think the EPO supplements I have been taking might also have helped :) hang in there girls!
I worked out for the first time with my period.My trainer said I don't look unwell.And my cramps do feel better.
Hi, I'm glad you mentioned about dysmenorrhea and cramps, because when I'm on my period I have a lot of both and I don't want to do nothing during those days until it finishes then I exercise again. What kind of workouts do you recommend me to do to reduce cramps and dysmenorrhea? I really need them. Thanks a lot.
I have severe period cramps where I feel so much fatigue and have to be on pain medication throughout it bc I will not be able to stand it. I am glad that I came across your channel bc I feel validated. My male trainer wouldn’t understand this and get upset if I had to cancel. Thank you, I will be going to the doctor soon and check if I can be on birth control or something.
my period pain is really bad like how Joanna's was I'm 15 (I just lay in bed all day in agony and I don't even eat ) but I notice when I exercise leading up to my period I don't have any pain. the only problem I have is staying motivated so I stop working out and start again months later
I can totally relate! period cramps have been getting worse lately. I have to be lying on my bed all day because I can't move because the pain is just intolerable at least for my first day after that I'm okay. I do get constipation and diarrhea. I do stop working out on my first and sometimes second day but after that I'm ready to go and work out!
Thank u Joaana and sorry i didn't saw this video so i commented u to make a video in this topic dear
Thank you! This was really helpful :)
Hey joanna i realy feel the same but i didnt knw the reason that when i exercise everyday i feel no period pain at all but now i knw thanks for sharing valuable information. Love u
Thanks Girl!!
Joanna, you are the reason I started exercising. About a year ago I got out of the shower and caught a glimpse of my profile in the mirror. I was appalled at how bad my weight had becoem. I immediately ran to my kitchen to discard any and all junk food, then began scavenging the internet for "quick fixes", or 1200 calorie meal plans. I hated exercise and I was determined to lose the weight from diet alone. I came across your channel, particularly your meal plan for the 90 day weight loss challenge, and I was hooked. My mind changed about not exercising, even though I didn't want to do it. I did the 90 day weight loss challenge, the 8 week bikini body challenge, and the 4 week ab challenge, all in a row. Then I signed up for the gym, and started weight training. In the process of all of that, I learned about Freelee the Banana Girl, quickly transitioned into a vegan diet, and never looked back. I can proudly say that because of your videos to motivate me through the hardest part (pushing myself until I started seeing results and enjoying exercise), I would not have lost 30lbs, been able to run two 5K races in a year, start WEIGHT TRAINING, or go from a pants size 13 to 5 in 12 months. I still have a little bit longer to go, but I really owe my journey to your channel. Thank you for always being a positive force in the lives of your viewers!
Thank you so much mam ....love the way you speak thank you mam🥰🙂😍😘😘
That top looks great on you, Joanna!
Your dog is adorable!!!
You're awesome!
Thanks a lot !!!
that's true. my period cramps are so much better since I've started exercising!
yoga is great. I don't run or do abs workout, but i like low impact cardio, pilates and yoga. it really makes me feel good
On the right time girl u are amazing
yes exercise help in cramps. I have gone through this and it help me alot.
thank you u are the best
So now i undurstand why i don't have my period cramps anymore ! it's more logic now Thank you Joanna ♥
Your voice is amazing 😍😍😆