Listen, we’re not going to go all tampon advert on you. There’ll be no skydiving in white trousers here.
That being said, exercising when you have period cramps, despite sounding like advice that’s come directly from hell, can actually be beneficial and can alleviate the worst of the pain.
Bobbie Butters, a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science representing Mirafit shared her tips on staying fit throughout the cycle.
Butters said: “It is important to listen to your body when exercising during your menstrual cycle, as this will enable you to identify and manage training around your own symptoms.
“While certain exercises during each stage of your cycle could be more suitable, adjusting the volume and intensity of the exercise based on how you are feeling may be helpful!”
Butters recommends these exercises:
While the menstrual health experts at Daye agree that exercising could be beneficial, they stated on their website: “You know your body better than anyone else, so however you manage your period is fine, whether that means strength training, cardio, or lying completely still.”
I could probably swap some bed rotting for yoga tbh.