Bodybuilding can contribute to the health of women with endometriosis

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Yellow March Campaign, which takes place worldwide, draws attention to awareness about endometriosis

Manaus (AM) – The practice of bodybuilding, in addition to adequate medical monitoring, can contribute to improving the function of the circulatory and respiratory systems of women with endometriosis, as some medications affect the body’s bone density. The chronic disease that affects one in 10 women in the country and already affects 190 million people worldwide is the focus of the Yellow March campaign.

By adopting different training techniques, such as sets, repetitions and periodization, the activity helps to increase strength and physical endurance, and self-confidence, especially beneficial for people struggling with depression and anxiety.

This is what the coordinator of Formula Academia, José Roggero, explains about the practice of bodybuilding as a tool to improve strength, muscular endurance, body composition and general health.

“Bodybuilding is strength training, which involves the use of external resistance or even your own body weight. In addition to improving the quality of life of women with endometriosis, it promotes well-being,”

says José Roggero.

Yellow March

The Yellow March campaign, which takes place worldwide, draws attention to awareness about endometriosis, which imposes physical challenges on women and even significant impacts on mental health. Characterized by the growth of the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) in attached organs, such as ovaries, tubes and others in the abdominal cavity, the disease causes intense pain and, often, infertility. Furthermore, it also causes stress, depression and anxiety.

Roggero emphasizes the importance of consulting a doctor before starting any type of exercise program, including weight training, to ensure what is safe and appropriate for each specific condition. “It is important to adapt training according to individual symptoms and limitations, so that the activity has a complementary effect to the treatment,” he adds.

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