Should You Avoid Exercise While On Your Period?

Menstruation Myths When Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui casually told reporters she was experiencing period pain during her race in Rio, she was widely praised for drawing attention to a taboo topic, though many wondered: isn't it a bad idea to exercise on your period? That's one of the seven popular menstruation myths you'll explore in today's article. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT 6 Yoga Poses That Can Relieve Period Cramps MORE 3 Tips to Get Great Back-to-School Deals MORE 10 Exotic Fruits That Can Benefit Your Diet MORE AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.