When I learned the term "cycle-syncing," it felt like I'd finally found a puzzle piece I'd been missing for a long time.
Women are on a 28-day hormonal cycle which means our hormones are changing over the course of about a month and then start over. In contrast, men are on a daily 24-hour hormonal cycle - their hormones remain much the same on a daily basis.
Hormones are messengers that affect our physiology - from the way we think, feel, process carbs, build muscle, and much more. For women, those factors change significantly over the course of about a month - so it makes sense that we should adjust our behavior to optimize for those changes.
I've been syncing my workouts to my cycle for over a year now, and the results have been significant. I spend less time in the gym with better muscle growth than ever before (I used to spend 6 days a week in the gym no matter what - and that led to me stressing my body out).
I feel less puffy, more energized, and more in flow. I feel fit, strong, AND feminine. I am so passionate about women learning these techniques - when we understand our bodies, we can optimize - and be more efficient!
I made a guide so you don't even need to take notes - just follow along!
How to stop wasting time and start working smarter - understand the vital role hormones play in exercise and muscle development
An important note - women are not small men. Ensure the advice you take is optimized for your female body
How Testosterone, Estrogen, and Progesterone affect muscle growth differently
Understand the four phases of the menstrual cycle and their impact on your workouts
The exact week-by-week framework for efficient and effective workouts tailored to your feminine cycle to maximize muscle growth and fat loss
Injuries and estrogen peaks: what you may not know about your ovulation window
Apps I use to track my cycle - develop a strong intuitive relationship with your body and your cycleLinks referenced in the episode:
Research Studies referenced:
A recent study by Sung et al (2014) compared the effects of follicular versus luteal phase strength training
Injuries such as ACL tears are more likely to occur when oestrogen reaches its peak just before ovulation