How I train on my period🩸🫶🏼 I know I’ve talked a little bit about how when struggling with pms, my sessions don't always go to plan and that's okay! However I thought I would share a little about when I am feeling okay and do choose to train pre or during my period. Obviously, this will change per individual and each month is slightly different for me, but I thought I'd share a little about it. When it comes to exercising on your period, research actually states “Exercise is extremely beneficial to decrease menstrual cramps because it increases blood flow,” by moving the blood circulation from where you’re feeling pain, and also helps minimise bloating, abdominal swelling, and headaches. What your session should consist of is completely up to you. If you have the energy for a weighted or high impact session then go for it, but if you feel the need to take it easy and do a light walk or just rest, that's perfectly fine too (as mentioned previously). During this time it'll be easier to find motivation to do exercise that you actually enjoy, so choose whatever movement feels good for you, whether that's a weighted session, light yoga, or getting your heart rate going with some cardio such as walking, running etc. Personally when I'm feeling up for a session I like to allow for the following; ✖️I take an extra long warm up and cool down ✖️I decrease load/reps when needed (this isn't the time to be setting pbs) ✖️I opt for regressions rather than skipping the exercise itself ✖️I take longer rest when needed ✖️I hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!!! ✖️I remember to be kind to little old me. If you're feeling a bit of fatigue or nauseous, listen to your body and take it easy.