Your hormones play a key role in controlling your energy levels. Oestrogen in your body is at a low point during your period, which is what causes you to feel tired and lose energy.
But according to personal fitness experts at Origym, there are physical and mental benefits of exercise that can actually combat your symptoms.
“If you do suffer from severe cramping, light exercise such as walking is recommended as released endorphins act as pain blockers and improved blood flow opens up blood vessels in the uterus to relieve cramps,” the experts at Origym say.
Nonetheless, the experts note that the severity of your period can change, “so don’t push yourself too hard”.
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