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3 Things To Know About Exercising On Your Period

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3 Things To Know About Exercising On Your Period

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It’s that time of the month. You’re irritable, exhausted and maybe even nauseated. While finding refuge on the couch in fetal position may seem like the move, believe it or not, hitting the gym – the last thing on your mind – is the way to go for alleviating common symptoms associated with your period.

Here’s what you should know.

1. Exercise can help alleviate symptoms.

While exercise won’t necessarily lighten your flow, it can help lessen symptoms associated with PMS, such as unsightly belly bloat, headache, fatigue, cramps and breast pain due to swelling.

According to a study published in the Crescent Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences, after investigating the relationship between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and…

Please read original article 3 Things To Know About Exercising On Your Period posted on Healthy Black Girls on 21 February 2017 | 7:14 pm —

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