HOW TO SYNC YOUR WORKOUTS TO YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE

  • MENSTRUAL PHASE: DAY 1-7
    • All hormones levels drop
    • Low energy, Drawing inward
    • Time to do rest, yoga
    • Practice gentle exercise
  • FOLLICULAR PHASE: DAY 8-13
    • Estrogen and FSH rise
    • Rising energy
    • Time to increase workout intensity (moderate intensity for maximum 30min for at least 3 days per week)
  • OVULATORY PHASE: DAY 14-21
    • Estrogen picks
    • High energy and motivation
    • sponge feel
    • Time to lift heavy weights
  • LUTEAL PHASE: DAY 22-28
    • Progesterone peaks
    • Energy begins to drop, metabolism up
    • Time to try full body workout (aerobics) with/without light weights
    • Do gentle exercise as period days comes near

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