CYCLE SYNCING does wonders for my fitness 👀

do you often find yourself in the situation where you crush your intense HIIT sessions one week, but slog yourself out of the bed the following week? if so, try cycle syncing your workouts to create a routine that honours your energy levels & improve your exercise results!

1️⃣ what is cycle syncing?

this method helps women move, eat, and work in a way that respects their hormones through each phase of their cycle.

2️⃣ what are the benefits?

this method provides both mental and physical benefits - including better sleep, reduced PMS, and increased energy. planning your workouts around your cycle can help you bio-hack your metabolism, increasing your workout’s effectiveness 👍🏻 not only does cycle syncing help you burn more fat and build more muscle, but it also encourages you to reconnect with your body!

3️⃣ what to take note before cycle syncing?

• drop the perfectionism and instead embrace becoming dynamic and responsive

• listen to your body, track your cycle, track your symptoms, notice how you feel in each phase, and notice how doing certain activities makes you feel in each phase

4️⃣ how to sync my workouts?

• menstrual phase/period: low energy levels & rest is key during this phase - stick to gentle exercises such as stretching, walking or yoga (❗️research has shown that an hour of strenuous activity during your period can increase your chances of exercise-induced inflammation)

• follicular phase: estrogen and progesterone begin to rise & you'll notice increased energy - go for HIIT & cardio activities

• ovulation phase: peak of your hormones & a great time to hit PRs - stick to your usual high intensity activities

• luteal phase: your energy takes a dip so scale your workouts down a notch - replace high intensity workouts with swimming, pilates & yoga

i have been doing cycle syncing for a while now & i noticed how that has impacted my health physically! i tend to do more spin classes during the peak of my menstrual cycle & that helped me to improve alot 🤭and of course, i incorporate pilates & yoga during my period days to take things lighter!

so gurlies, understanding how your hormones impact your training will empower you to choose the best form of movement for your body no matter where you’re at in your menstrual cycle 💯

do you practise cycle syncing too? let me know if it's effective for you! 👇🏻

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