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title: Does online exercise improve PMS symptoms? | Niyora
description: Yes. Women who did 8 weeks of online aerobic exercise and movement training had clear improvements in PMS symptoms and mood.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/moving-online-implementation-of-virtual-sessions-of-physical-activity-and-2023/
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Survey study, 2023

# Does online exercise improve PMS symptoms?

Yes. Women who did 8 weeks of online aerobic exercise and movement training had clear improvements in PMS symptoms and mood.

 Early or limited evidence

29 women from the general population, average age 28 years

## What they did

29 women completed 8 weeks of online training consisting of aerobic exercise for 30 minutes twice weekly and movement training for 30 minutes once weekly. They were assessed before and after.

## What they found

PMS symptoms and mood improved significantly. Women reported positive feedback and stuck with the program.

## What it means for you

Online exercise may help reduce PMS and improve mood. Online programs are more affordable than in-person classes. This was a small pilot study without a comparison group, so more research is needed to see how online training compares to exercising in person.

29

women completed the program

8

weeks of online training

30

minutes of exercise per session

## About the study

Original title Moving online: Implementation of virtual sessions of physical activity and movement training as a therapeutic approach to premenstrual symptoms Authors Dal Brun D, Spagnolo G, Cuni B et al. Journal Heliyon Year 2023 Study design Survey study Participants 29 What was tested 8-week online program: aerobic exercise 30 minutes twice weekly, plus 30-minute movement training once weekly Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15809](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15809)

## Topics

[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Apps and digital interventions](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-digital-health/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)

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