There’s evidence that aerobic exercise whilst on your period has great benefits. We know that one of the barriers when being able to exercise on your period is feeling comfortable and fear of leaking. We’ve broken down your options when exercising to help you make a decision.

Between the ages of roughly 11 to 16 the female body takes on immense changes. Puberty, along with rapid height and weight gains, can contribute to the likelihood of injury; during a growth spurt bones often grow faster than ligaments and tendons which can leave them vulnerable to injury.

Exercising regularly is well recognised to have a number of advantages when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, so it makes sense that keeping active while menstruating has its benefits. So how can we integrate it into our lives?