The Best Type Of Workout For Your Period + A 20-Minute Routine

Welcome to mbg-Umzüge! We're training at home more than ever – and we know our readers are doing the same. To keep your fitness routine feeling fresh, we're releasing a new at-home workout to start your week strong. Each month routines are featured by a different incredible trainer that we love. Now let's hit the road with our Spotlight trainer: Maeve McEwan.

Ever heard of exercising in sync with your menstrual cycle? Basically, it's the concept of tweaking your fitness routine to match how you're feeling based on your hormones, energy levels, and more (you can read more about that here). As the lead trainer of P.volve's Phase & Function fitness program, I'm here to give you some insight into training for your cycle.

First of all, your menstrual phase, also known as your period. During this time, energy levels are at their lowest, so you may notice that you are feeling a little more tired than usual. That's why it's important to pay attention to how much rest you need and to take things slowly.

I recommend doing a few gentle stretches early in your menstrual cycle, and then moving on to some low-impact exercises towards the end. I also advise against any kind of intense exercise during this time.

In this workout we move in a way that allows you to contract and relax through your abdominal muscles to reduce inflammation and bloating, increase blood flow and support what is happening hormonally in the menstrual phase.

Please join me on the mat and let's go through this active stretch for your menstrual phase!