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I'm a 27 year old female . I'm in my weight loss journey and doing gym regularly . During my periods can I do basic gym like treadmill and upper body weights
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Yes, you can safely continue basic gym activities during your periods, and in fact, light to moderate exercise is often beneficial. Activities such as treadmill walking or light jogging, stretching, and upper-body weight training are generally safe and can help reduce bloating, cramps, mood swings, and fatigue by improving blood circulation and releasing endorphins.
However, it’s important to listen to your body. On days when bleeding is heavy or you feel weak, dizzy, or have significant cramps, reduce the intensity-opt for brisk walking, light weights, yoga, or mobility exercises instead of high-intensity cardio or heavy lifting. Make sure you stay well-hydrated, eat adequately (especially iron-rich foods), and get enough rest. If you experience severe pain, excessive fatigue, or irregular cycles, it’s best to scale back and consult a doctor. Overall, gentle to moderate workouts during periods are safe and supportive of your weight-loss journey.
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Yes, you can do exercise...
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Need some more details kindly consult
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During periods everything is fine until you feel uncomfortable. So keep it up.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Yes you can absolutely continue light exercises
In fact it’s recommended
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Take care of your diet have iron rich foods
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You can continue with light to moderate exercise. Avoid heavy exercises or being upside down in any exercise. In fact exercise as stated above would beneficial yo your health. You should hear to your body and excess exertion should be avoided. Seven seven nine eight five six seven one two two. Thanks.
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continue loght to moderate exercise.
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Most women seem to managing well and you should too.
All the best.
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Yeah ,you can do
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake mor3
Do connect and consult
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