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Hi,

i was wondering if you would know any exercises that I can do for when I start (pms) that wouldn't bother me so much and wouldn't cause so much leakage? I know they say some type of exercise actually helps reduce pms or something.

thanks.  

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Hi Frankie.
I cannot help you on this question.  You may want to ask a gynecologist about whether or not increased physical activity can slow down the flow of your menses.  The only advice I can share is that exercise, whether it be cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise or resistance (weight training) exercise can help ease some commons symptoms of PMS (premenstral syndrome) in many women.

Although I do not personally advocate nor am I responsible for what you read on these websites, check these websites out for some really interesting information related to your questions.  

http://remedyfind.com/rem.asp?ID=9882
http://www.aussiebodies.com.au/tools/exercise/pms-reducing+yoga/default.htm
http://www.ivillagehealth.com/conditions/reproductive/articles/0,,166043_125433,...

I hope this helps you a little bit.  Take care. Daphne

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I will answer questions concerning exercise, nutrition, health and diseases related to obesity or sedentary lifestyle. I can also answer questions about being an aerobics/group exercise leader or questions about getting certified with AFAA.

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Receiving my Masters of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, I have been Fitness Director on board Royal Caribbean luxury cruise ships, I have given training seminars for aspiring group exercise leaders; I am certified and I work for Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). I was Senior Exercise Physiologist and lecturer at the Internationally renowned Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa at Turnberry Island Resort in Miami, Florida for almost 10 years and I was also the Fitness Assessment Coordinator at the exclusive Fisher Island Spa Internazionale on exclusive Fisher Island in Miami Beach (famous residents of the island include Oprah Winfrey, Andre Agassi, and Sharon Gless). I've competed in AAU and NAC Aerobics competitions. Currently, I own a Fitness/Lifestyle planning business. I have been in the Fitness industry for almost 20 years and here on AllExperts since 1999.

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