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It would be best to listen to your body and to comply with it and practice and during menstruation
There are days when you really persist in exercise and, no matter how lazy physical activity were pleased pleasure. On the other hand, there are those days when you would rather rushed snacks and when any kind of physical activity is not an option. We know who is to blame for that – the hormones.
An American Medical studies show that muscles lose elasticity in the period before ovulation. This means that hormonal changes may affect the injury during exercise. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid it, while the most out of the exercise.
The first week
The period of menstruation. Follicle stimulating hormone were slightly increased, and thereby causes the ovaries to prepare an egg for fertilization. Meanwhile, the levels of other hormones do not change. Levels of estrogen are at the lowest level and force your body to burn carbohydrates instead of fat to draw the necessary energy.
What to do: Your body burns high octane fuel in this period. Despite fatigue and muscle pain, quick sets of exercises are ideal and makes it easier to tolerate them in these days. This is the time when you can draw maximum benefit from the exercises and do not let your hormones to prevent it. Stationary bike, short intense exercise and cardio exercises are ideal.
The second week
The period of ovulation. At this point the level of estrogen rises, and the egg travels through the fallopian tube. High levels of estrogen affects the sensitivity of tendon colleagues and this can result in injuries.
Do: Pay attention to your body. If the exercise causes pain in the knees, skip them. First, a good warm up light squats and step to relax the muscles and joints.
The third and fourth weeks
Period after menstruation. During this period, increasing the level of progesterone and estrogen decline.
What to do: This Rampage hormones can cause sluggishness and increased fatigue, especially during intense exercise. This is because your body is fueled by fat instead of carbohydrates. Motivate yourself by making a schedule of exercise and diet plan. Enter healthy carbs like sweet potatoes.
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