164. Using Your Menstrual Cycle to Empower Your Training

Making Shift Happen

Adjusting your training around your menstrual cycle is a hot topic right now. But how valid is it? Does it truly make a difference? That’s what I want to explore in this episode! Hormones can impact how you feel, but how valid are those feelings and how much do they truly impact your performance?🧠 In this episode, I discuss the current body of research including the most recent research released in the past month, and what this means for YOU.🎧 Here are the specific research studies I mention in this episode: Study on menstrual cycle phase modulation of mood and cortisol levels: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22364929/ 2023 research study in the Journal of Applied Physiology: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00416.2022?journalCode=jappl 2024 research study PMID: 38600646 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38600646/ Here is Jen Gunter, MD's Instagram page you should follow if you are seeking an evidence-based gynocologist for guidance: https://www.instagram.com/drjengunter Here are some other episodes that you will want to check out: 163: Focusing Only on Body Weight is Short-Sighted 162: What to do if You Struggle to Maintain Strength While Biking Do You Want a Coach to Help Make Training or Nutrition Easier and Simpler for You? Hi, it's me. 🙋‍♀️ If you're ready to finally make some lasting and sustainable changes in your nutrition and/or fitness, then apply to work with me by clicking here. I work with people just like you, and can help you get to a solution faster (and with less frustration) than if you work on it by yourself. #ShredStrong Starts a New Cycle Every Month - A New Cycle Starts Every Month! #ShredStrong may have started, but you can always join any time you want! it is my signature year-round strength and conditioning program specifically for mountain bikers. It includes 3 strength workouts and an intervals session per week that easily fit into biking season, plus a mobility plan to help you relax and stabilize those biking muscles of yours. You also get coaching feedback and guidance from me on your movement that you record and send me via video. All of this is only $49 a month, or $39 a month if you pay for six month in-full (totaling $234). You can join us every month - each cycle starts around the beginning of every month, depending on the cycle! Learn more of the details of the program and sign-up HERE! You can also join my email list here to get the latest news on future cycles of the program that start every month (I only email an average of 1-2 times a month and will never spam you).