🩸🩸How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Strength Training (with Claire Zai)

Ever wonder if you should train differently during your period? Or whether “cycle syncing” your workouts is actually backed by science?

In this episode, we sit down with strength coach and women’s health researcher Claire Zai to break down exactly how your menstrual cycle and birth control can impact your performance in the gym — without the fear-mongering or fluff.

We cover:
✨ What really happens in each phase of your cycle (and why you might hit PRs mid-cycle!)
✨ Whether you should lift on your period or rest — and how to decide
✨ The biggest myths around estrogen, hormones, and training
✨ How hormonal birth control can affect strength gains (and what to watch for)
✨ Practical tips to train hard, auto-regulate, and trust your body — no matter where you’re at in your cycle.

Whether you’re lifting on Day 1 or Day 14, remember: your body isn’t broken — it’s just human.

Hit play, grab your girlfriends, and get ready to train smarter and with more self-trust.

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Understanding your Menstrual Cycle by Claire Zai: HERE

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