Can I run on the first day of my period?

During menstruation, doctors recommend that girls take a good rest, avoid overwork, pay attention to their diet, and avoid spicy and greasy foods. During menstruation, girls can also do appropriate exercise, but it should not be too intense. You can jog during menstruation, but not for too long. You should rest after running about one kilometer, otherwise it will cause damage to your body. So, can I run on the first day of my period?

1. Moderate exercise during menstruation is good for women's health

During their menstrual period, women can engage in some physical exercise according to their physical conditions, because moderate exercise is also helpful to women's health. Moderate exercise can effectively improve and enhance the functional state of the human body, promote blood circulation, especially improve the blood circulation of the reproductive organs in the pelvic cavity and reduce congestion. At the same time, exercise can also cause the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles to contract and relax, which is beneficial to the discharge of menstrual blood and can relieve menstrual discomfort.

2. 5 things to note when exercising during menstruation

1. Reduce the amount of exercise: Try to participate in some sports that you practice regularly, such as jogging, gymnastics, boxing, table tennis, basketball, etc.; shorten the exercise time to reduce the amount of exercise and achieve the effect of relaxing muscles.

2. Avoid participating in strenuous and vibrating sports: During menstruation, you should not participate in sports such as high jump, long jump, 100-meter race and football. You should also not do strength exercises that increase abdominal pressure, such as push-ups and dumbbells, to avoid excessive menstrual bleeding or changes in the position of the uterus.

3. Avoid participating in various water sports: Do not participate in diving, swimming, water polo and other sports; do not take cold showers or wash your feet with cold water to avoid infection and menstrual disorders.

4. Avoid highly competitive competitions: Taking part in these sports during menstruation can easily lead to endocrine dysfunction and menstrual disorders due to high mental stress.

5. Pay attention to the intensity of exercise: Some people do not exercise regularly. Be careful not to exercise suddenly before the menstrual period or suddenly increase the amount of exercise. It is best to maintain the original exercise habits, and reduce the intensity of exercise and shorten the exercise time. And just after the menstrual period, do not resume previous exercise immediately, but do some buffered recovery exercises. The exercise time can be controlled within 10-30 minutes according to personal physical condition.