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Training Around Your Menstrual Cycle

October 04, 2022 • Barpath Fitness • Season 1 • Episode 20

Should you adjust your training during various phases of your menstrual cycles?
How do you talk to your coach about your cycle and the effects of your cycle on your training?
What effect does having low body fat levels have on your period?

In today's episode we break down the basics of a general cycle as well as what happens to strength according to research. If you have a period and you're training (or you train clients who have periods), you'll want to check this one out.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Study on training during follicular phase
Study 1 and study 2 with evidence to support higher frequency during first two weeks of cycle

If you'd like to read more on this topic, check out our article on Your Menstrual Cycle and Exercise

Be sure to join our facebook group to ask questions and get support through your training.

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