On this episode, Cormac is joined by PhD student at Northumbria University investigating the effects of the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive use on performance, recovery, and adaption in sportswomen. They chat all about how periods affect strength and performance in sport and exercise and finally some practical advice around tracking your menstrual cycle and implementing the results into your own training.

Topics Include: * Training around the menstrual cycle. *Differences in strength and performance around the menstrual cycle. *Injury susceptibility, recovery and sleep at different phases of the cycle. *Tracking your cycle and some practical advice. *Oral Contraceptive use and the impact on strength and performance.   Rate, Review and Subscribe if you enjoy the podcast :).