Cramp-Away Exercises

Cramps can still occur even after medicine intake.

Almost every woman knows the pain brought by the monthly cycle. Apart from the conscious attempts to avoid leakage, cramps are also one of the burdens prior, during, or post menstrual period. Muscle cramps may occur in the pelvic area or lower abdomen area, back area, and thigh area. The most common area for pain felt is the lower abdomen area. Most women resort to pain killers or medicine when dysmenorrhea occurs. But sometimes, medication may take a long time to take effect or even never.

Exercising is a natural and safe way to prevent cramps. Personal trainers agree to this truth so here are personal training workouts that could help cramp prevention.

 

 
• Beautylish - Fitness expert Kit Rich and yoga instructor Rachel Jackson shares a simple routine that can be done prior or during red days.

• Women.webmd - Simple walking is said to help prevent cramps. But many experts claim that aerobics is the best form of exercise for relieving menstrual pain.

•  Boldsky - Aside from walking, slow running and abdominal crunches help reduce menstrual cramps.

With exercise you also get to achieve body fat loss and muscle gain. How's that for hitting two birds with one stone?