Is it safe to lift heavy during your period?

[Anonymous]

I've heard that it can make your period heavier or cause hemorrhaging. Is this true? Should I just avoid lifting altogether during that time of the month?

[Anonymous]

I'm in a rigorous PE weight lifting class, and I lift weights when on my period. It feels horrible during the first couple days of the period for most girls, and after you're a couple minutes into a workout, the cramps will feel a lot better! Just remember, discomfort is okay, pain is not.

[electromagnetic]

You can still lift, hit the gym. Just not more then how much you typically bench. always do 40lbs under your normal.
You won't get hemorrhaging but it'll be really uncomfortable.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Your periods can be more heavy if you lift heavy things

but i highly doubt that you could hemorrhage but if your

period is that heavy than you want take it easy for the days

while your on it just to be on safe side

[Klaatu51]

i believe yes... you hould be more relaxed during your period :-)