This episode focuses on women and training around the menstrual cycle. I’m joined by Sheridan Skye, registered nurse, nutrition specialist, coach, and partner with my Pre & Postnatal Series. 

Sheridan and I discuss the current research and share our opinions working with a wide range of female clients. 

If you’re a woman, or coach women, this episode will help you gain more clarity around a topic we've been getting a lot of questions on recently.

We’ve found that every woman is different and experiences different performance and strength changes during their period and throughout the month. We share our suggestions for taking an individual approach and not changing training simply based on specific phases of the cycle.

Correction: @sheridanskyefit wanted me to address an error made at the 7:15 second mark. She inadvertently used the term “luteal” instead of “follicular” phase when discussing the theory behind changing training intensity during specific points in the menstrual cycle. 🙊 💡 To set the record straight, the theory suggests that performance is generally better and can be pushed during the late follicular phase leading up to ovulation. On the other hand, it is believed that decreasing training intensity in the later luteal phase may be beneficial.

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