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Note; This is for the females only, not the men ofthis forum, taken from a local health club newsletter. Hope it's helpful to the ladies.
Jack
Numerous studies suggest that women can relieve their symptoms of Premenstrual
Syndrome with regular cardiovascular exercise (3 to 4 days a week). Here are
some findings and theories behind the exercise-PMS connection:
- Exercise can decrease abdominal bloating and other
fluid-retention problems.
- Exercise promotes weight loss, which in turn may reduce symptoms. (Excess body
fat is associated with PMS.)
- Exercise seems to diminish PMS-related depression and anxiety. This could be
due to the release of endorphins and other mood-raising chemicals.
- Exercise also reduces stress, another factor that triggers or exacerbates PMS
in many women.
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