Cramps, bloating and mood swings don’t have to slow you down (Picture: Getty/iStockphoto)

For people who have periods, staying active during that annoying time of the month can be tricky.

Symptoms vary for everyone, and they can fluctuate month-on-month, but being on your period can make you feel sluggish, sore, exhausted, and emotionally vulnerable – to just name a handful of the many side-effects.