Let's see what the research says!

What's up ladies, welcome to class (: Today we're diving into the oh-so debated topic: Cycle syncing workouts.

Should you do it? Should you exercise the same every day? Is it bad to workout while menstruating?

As I'm sure you can imagine, the answer isn't a simple yes or no. Dive into what the research has to say with Autumn as she discusses the nuances of exercise for women in relation to the ovulatory cycle.

Ultimately, the most important thing is to listen to your body!!! Yes, our (balanced) hormones move in the same patterns and this affects everything in our lives, including workouts. HOWEVER, this doesn't manifest the same for every cycling individual. At the end of the day, you're the boss (;

Power in the flow: how menstrual experiences shape women's strength training performance

Effects of Menstrual Phase–Dependent Resistance Training Frequency on Muscular Hypertrophy and Strength

The effect of menstrual cycle and exercise intensity on psychological and physiological responses in healthy eumenorrheic women

Menstrual Cycle Phase-Based Interval Training Yields Distinct Muscle Changes in Female Athletes

The Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Athletes' Performance: A Narrative Review

Effects of follicular versus luteal phase-based strength training in young women

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