WHAT ARE THE BEST WORKOUTS FOR PCOS?

This is a great question, especially because we've been taught that More Sweat = Good Workouts 😊 and Doctors all prescribe Exercise to every woman with PCOS, without considering their current exercise routine 🤷‍♀️

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Yes, Exercise is great for Everyone, especially for PCOS. It improves our Insulin Sensitivity (how responsive our cells are to insulin). With PCOS about 80% of us are Insulin Resistant, so we want to improve our sensitivity to Insulin.

BUT, Lengthy Cardio (Anaerobic) Workouts, increase stress, cortisol and glucose (sugar) in the body, and with PCOS we store that extra Glucose which may cause difficulty with weight loss/management. The Cortisol spike also makes us feel more Stressed and Fatigued 😩

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30% of Women with PCOS have Adrenal Fatigue

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The more  Intense Workouts = Rise in Blood Suagr & Insulin =  More Insulin Resistant we become and the harder it is to manage our weight and other PCOS Symptoms. Ps. Everything in Moderation, if Cardio works for you, KEEP GOING! 🥰 This is for all the Lovelies that are feeling confused, spending hours at the gym, doing Cardio and struggling to keep their PCOS Symptoms in Check ✅

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75-80% of Women with PCOS struggle with Insulin Resistance.

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TIPS FOR EXERCISING WITH PCOS:

1. Resistance Training
2. Moderate exercise like brisk walking, jogging, cycling or swimming are all great activities
3. Remember: Try to Exercise at Approximately 60% of Max Heart Rate

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THE SOLUTION?

Slow-Weighted (Resistance training) is better for PCOS, because Resistance Training performed slowly keeps, helps to keep cortisol levels from spiking and also improves muscle mass, more muscle mass = Improves resting metabolism 🥰 Happy Hormones, Happy Body 💜

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More Muscle Mass = Improves Resting Metabolism 💪

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Knowing and Understanding the impact, effects and symptoms of PCOS helps us to better support ourselves and our loved ones 💕 This might be your mom, sister, daughter, wife, girlfriend, or partner.

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Looking for Free PCOS-Friendly Workouts? Check out Youtube Channel for PCOS-friendly Pilates Workouts

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