In this solo episode with Doc Lyss, she dives deep into the information (and myths) on menstrual cycle training and hormones going around the fitness space. While some information is valid — a lot isn't, and the rest loses context on what it means.

Get ready to learn about the recent popular claims, science-based evidence and data, what those claims are, and what we should focus on.

Grab your notebook and enjoy. You won't want to miss this episode!

⏰ Time Stamps:

0:00 - Introduction

4:15 - "Specific protocol for menstrual cycle based training"

4:50 - What the data looks like

5:40 - "You should change your training"

6:35 - Menstrual cycle explained

8:50 - "Only trail 2 weeks of the month"

9:40 - Your training program matters1

0:40 - We have unique, individual cycles

11:20 - Importance of nutrition1

3:33 - Protein recommendation

15:00 - Adequate carbohydrate

17:15 - Looking at data (cognitive/emotion)

18:50 - Luteal vs follicular phases

21:00 - Recommendations

23:00 - What should* be suggested

23:40 - Using RPE in your training

25:00 - Elevated cortisol

27:00 - Recap/wrap up