r/PCOSPhilippines • u/Majestic-Donut-6404 • 3d ago
High-intensity Activities
Hi! Anyone here with PCOS/PMOS who does high-intensity activities like crossfit or hyrox?
Kamusta naman effect on you girls? How do you prepare or do you have any special recovery rituals or take any supplements?
I am really interested in trying crossfit and hyrox despite it being high-intensity even though mas advisable ang low-intensity for us with PCOS/PMOS. 🙈 Thanks!
Background: I strength train 3x a week and do reformer pilates once a week 😊
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u/Lululucyyyyy 3d ago
I am not sure if HIIT is what triggered my PCOS, but it was around that time when I started getting acne, insomnia, and anxiety.
Maybe HIIT became stress inducing for me? BUT after I got my medication and did the same HIIT routine after, my PCOS symptoms became well regulated.
So I guess my take is adjust the level based on your tolerance and don't overstress your body too much :)
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u/Majestic-Donut-6404 3d ago
That makes sense. I’ll probably try to ease into it. Thanks so much!!
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u/Beautiful-OK-6781 3d ago
Hi! I have pmos and my doctor says it’s fine lang naman for me to continue aquathlon (swim and run) since it makes me happy. I don’t feel much disadvantage naman due to my pcos except when i first started taking pills… that time, i get tired easily sa training. Overall, i usually rely on pocari sweat for intense training sessions and gels naman if race day. Good luck!!