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title: Does exercise help reduce PMS symptoms? | Niyora
description: Yes, regular exercise including weight training, yoga, and aerobic activities significantly reduces fatigue, improves mood, and reduces physical discomfort fr
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-effect-of-physical-activity-on-premenstrual-syndrome-a-systematic-review-2025/
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Systematic review, 2025

# Does exercise help reduce PMS symptoms?

Yes, regular exercise including weight training, yoga, and aerobic activities significantly reduces fatigue, improves mood, and reduces physical discomfort from PMS. The evidence clearly shows this works.

 Strong study design

Women with PMS from studies published 2009-2023

## What they did

Systematic review of studies published 2009-2023 examining how different types of physical activity affect PMS symptoms. Researchers looked at studies on weight training, yoga, and aerobic exercise.

## What they found

Regular exercise significantly reduced fatigue, improved mood regulation, and reduced physical discomfort from PMS. Weight training, yoga, and aerobic activities all showed benefits.

## What it means for you

Exercise is an accessible, non-drug way to manage PMS symptoms. Women can choose the type they prefer and expect improvements in both physical symptoms and mood. Limited by lack of specific numbers showing how much improvement occurs and how much exercise is needed.

2009-2023

Time period of studies reviewed

3

Types of exercise showing benefits

## About the study

Original title The Effect of Physical Activity on Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review Authors Ayyub S, Agrawal M, Sharma V et al. Journal Annals of neurosciences Year 2025 Study design Systematic review What was tested Weight training, yoga, and aerobic exercise Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1177/09727531241297012](https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531241297012)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)

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