NEW EPISODE! Training Through Your Period – What the Science Says

For years, women have been told to just push through their periods, or worse, that hormones don’t matter for training. It’s time to change that.

In this bold, myth-busting episode, I’ll show you how to work with your cycle instead of against it — so you can train smarter, recover better, and perform at your best.

We’ll cover:

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🌀 The four phases of the menstrual cycle explained in simple, practical terms

🏋️‍♀️ How to adapt your training across the month for strength, endurance, and recovery

⚽ Why athletes face higher injury risks during ovulation — and what to do about it

🍎 Nutrition strategies to fuel performance and manage cravings

🛌 Recovery, sleep, and stress hacks for better consistency

❌ The biggest myths about periods and performance — busted with science

🎯 Action Step: Start tracking your cycle this month. Note your energy, training quality, and sleep — and discover the rhythm your body’s been showing you all along.

👉 Ready to take this deeper? Visit me at www.abperformance.training for coaching that works with your physiology.

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For no-nonsense fitness, training, and mindset support, you can find me here:

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Website: abperformance.training

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER

The information shared on The Fundamentals of Fitness podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your training, nutrition, or health routines.

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📚 References

Elliott-Sale, K.J., Minahan, C., de Jonge, X.A.K.J., Ackerman, K.E., Sipilä, S., Constantini, N.W. and Lebrun, C.M. (2021) ‘Methodological considerations for studies in sport and exercise science with women as participants: A working guide for standards of practice for research on women’, Sports Medicine, 51(5), pp. 843–861.

McNulty, K.L., Elliott-Sale, K.J., Dolan, E., Swinton, P.A., Ansdell, P., Goodall, S., Thomas, K. and Hicks, K.M. (2020) ‘The effects of menstrual cycle phase on exercise performance in eumenorrheic women: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, Sports Medicine, 50(10), pp. 1813–1827.

Oosthuyse, T. and Bosch, A.N. (2010) ‘The effect of the menstrual cycle on exercise metabolism: Implications for exercise performance in eumenorrhoeic women’, Sports Medicine, 40(3), pp. 207–227.

Sims, S.T. and Heather, A.K. (2018) ‘Myths and methodologies: Reducing scientific design ambiguity in studies comparing sexes and/or menstrual cycle phases’, Experimental Physiology, 103(10), pp. 1309–1317.

Wojtys, E.M., Huston, L.J., Lindenfeld, T.N., Hewett, T.E. and Greenfield, M.L. (1998) ‘Association between the menstrual cycle and anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes’, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 26(5), pp. 614–619.

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