What should women pay attention to during menstrual exercise?

　　What is the reason for this? To this end, the reporter interviewed Lu Yifan, a professor at the Sports Medicine Research Office of Beijing Sport University.

　　“female During the menstrual period, improper exercise can cause a lot of trouble. ”Lu Yifan said that research shows that a considerable proportion of people with abnormal menstruation account for a large proportion of people who engage in activities such as sit-ups, dumbbells, swimming, playing basketball, and volleyball during or around this period. This is because strenuous exercise can inhibit the function of the hypothalamus and cause abnormal function of the endocrine system, thus interfering with the formation and cycle of normal menstruation. Some people will even do this Uterus The location changes. In addition, strenuous exercise during menstruation may also cause uterine prolapse, especially if you engage in weight-bearing strength exercises.

　　Lu Yifan pointed out that this does not mean that women cannot exercise during their menstrual period. As long as it's not serious Dysmenorrhea , excessive blood volume and functional uterine bleeding, you can engage in some sports appropriately. It can effectively improve and improve the functional status 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 relieves menstrual discomfort. You can choose ball sports, such as table tennis, softball, etc. These sports venues are not large and the range of movements is small. You can also jog, with a slower pace, slightly faster than walking.

　　As for the appropriate amount of exercise and exercise time during this period, there is no fixed rule, but it varies from person to person. “However, there is a general standard that you can refer to. There are three main points. ”Lu Yifan pointed out that firstly, the fatigue can disappear on its own after sleeping, secondly, the amount of bleeding does not increase, and thirdly, there is no abdominal pain, which means that the amount and time of exercise are appropriate.

　　Of course, there are some issues worth noting when doing exercise before and after your menstrual period. Some people usually exercise irregularly, so they should be careful not to exercise suddenly or suddenly increase the amount of exercise before their menstrual period. At this time, it is best to maintain the original exercise habits, and basically reduce the exercise intensity and shorten the exercise time. Just after the menstrual period, do not resume the previous exercise immediately, but perform some buffering restorative exercise. You can control the exercise time to 10 days according to your personal physique.