"Cycle Syncing" Your Workouts Can Decrease PMS Symptoms and Period Pain
Having to deal with your period is a literal pain—there’s no doubt about that. Cramps, PMS, and hormonal acne are no fun, but not every period has to involve heating pads, ibuprofen, and junk food galore. Cycle-syncing your workouts around the different stages of your period might actually help decrease the pain and increase optimal fitness results.
After I started doing specific exercises based on the various stages of my menstrual cycle, I began each menstrual phase with less pain and discomfort. I’ve learned to listen to my body when I need to rest and recharge, or when it’s time to reach for higher heart rate levels. Below, we’ve asked the experts why and how you should sync your workouts up to your cycle, so you can embrace your period rather than dread it every month.
