You don’t always have to skip the gym when premenstrual syndrome or your period makes exercise uncomfortable. Scroll down for alternatives to your usual barbell squats, hip thrusts, crunches and more, with demo videos.
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You don’t always have to skip the gym when premenstrual syndrome or your period makes exercise uncomfortable. Scroll down for alternatives to your usual barbell squats, hip thrusts, crunches and more, with demo videos.
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