The good news? Exercise might be the ✨magical✨ calendar invite that gets your cycle back on track.
Here's why working out works, and once we break down the science, we’ve made notes on easy, winter-friendly ways to sweat without freezing your buns off !
How Exercise Brings Aunt Flo Back on Schedule 🏋🏻♀️
1. Balances Hormones
Your hormones are like that drama-filled group chat—one message out of place, and everything spirals. 🫠
Exercise helps balance insulin (which controls blood sugar) and cortisol (the stress hormone). When these two are out of whack, they can throw off your reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone, making your period unpredictable. Regular workouts hit mute on the unnecessary chaos, helping your hormones sync up.
2. Reduces Stress (Bye-Bye, Hormonal Chaos)
Stress is your period’s arch-nemesis. When you’re stressed, your body produces more cortisol, which can disrupt the signals between your brain and ovaries.
Exercise not only lowers cortisol levels but also releases endorphins, your body’s ✨feel-good chemicals.✨ It’s like a natural mood booster that helps your period find its way home.
3. Improves Blood Flow (Because Your Uterus Deserves Love Too)
Exercise keeps your circulation🩸 game strong, ensuring that all the key players—your uterus, ovaries, and the whole gang—get the blood flow they need. Better blood flow means fewer cramps and a smoother menstrual cycle overall. Think of it as sending your reproductive system a care package filled with everything it needs to function like clockwork!
4. Boosts Ovulation (The OG of Period Health)
If you’re not ovulating regularly, your periods can go AWOL. Exercise, especially moderate-intensity workouts, can help regulate ovulation by keeping your hormones in sync. When ovulation is on point, your cycle follows suit like a well-rehearsed routine.
In short, exercise isn’t just about sweating it out—it’s about becoming your body’s ultimate ✨hype woman,✨ cheering it on to function at its best! 👯
Winter-Friendly Workouts That Don't Make You Want To Hibernate
With winter knocking at our doors (and us knocking back hot chocolate like it's a sport), finding ways to keep moving is key.🔑
The trick is finding ones you’ll actually enjoy! Depending on where you are in your cycle, try a combination of these low-high intensity workouts, through the month.
1. Yoga: Hot Studio or Home Style 🧘♀️
Yoga is the MVP of winter workouts – especially when you’re menstruating.
Focus on getting in ample stretches that help your muscles relax. Our go-to styles for a period workout – The Hip Hugger & Lace Bikini – both have padding all the way to the back, to avoid leaky-disturbances in your workout! 🩸
Not only does yoga keep you warm & stretchy, but it also boosts blood flow to the pelvic region, which is a big win for period regularity.
Bonus: You can do it in fuzzy socks!
2. Walking… But Make It Cozy 🚶♀️
Bundle up, pop in your favorite podcast or your fave hype-me-up playlist (try out our fave), and take a brisk walk. The crisp air can actually feel refreshing (as long as you’re not dressed like you’re headed to Antarctica).
3. Indoor Dance Cardio 💃
Turn your living room into a disco with dance cardio workouts🕺🏻
A cheeky YouTube playlist can get you grooving before you know it! Plus, it’s hard to feel cold when you’re busting moves like nobody’s watching. 🤷🏻♀️
4. Strength Training at Home 🏋️♀️
No gym? No problem. Grab some resistance bands or use your own body weight to slay some squats, push-ups, and planks. It’s like having your very own winter boot camp—minus the frosty air. ❄️
Pro Tips to Stay Motivated!
- Layer up smart: Sweat-wicking fabrics are your winter BFF.
- Buddy up: Misery loves company, but workouts with a friend make it way less miserable.
- Set mini-goals: Even 15 minutes counts. Think small, win big.
The Bottom Line
Exercise isn’t just about looking good; it’s about feeling good—and that includes your periods. Plus, with these winter-friendly ideas, you can crush your workouts without turning into an icicle. So grab your yoga mat, lace up those sneakers, and show winter who’s boss. Your body (and your cycle) will thank you. 💪🩸
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