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Exercising through your seasons of the month

Exercising through your seasons of the month.

WINTER ~ MENSTRUATION

During the intense process of shedding you are naturally burning more calories, movement is optional but can be helpful in shifting any tension: think slow gentle free movement or walking from your hips. Yin Yoga and napping are also Femmze approved sports.

 

  

SPRING ~ FOLLICULAR 

You'll notice a return of energy after the days of bleeding pass. You can gradually build more dynamic exercise back in; Pilates, Vinyasa Yoga, lifting weights a little lighter with more repetition, go gentle building Cardio workouts back in - you'll probably notice you feel more inclined to get your heart rate up from around days 7-10. 

 

 

“Movement is optional but can be helpful in shifting any tension: think slow gentle free movement or walking from your hips.”

SUMMER ~ OVULATION

Go for it! Dance, run, spin, mix it up - try something you don't always do. You will feel more energised in this phase and it's a great time to get your heart rate up. This is the ideal time for high intensity exercise.

  

AUTUMN ~ LUTEAL

You'll still have energy for another week or so which you can use for slower heavier weight training and then as hormone levels decline pre-menstruation begin to pair it back, focus on slow and smart alignment based movement. Pilates and walking will likely feel better than a hard run.

  

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