Does Menstrual Cycle Affect Elite...

Does Menstrual Cycle Affect Elite Weightlifters? New Study with Paul Schatz

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🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/menstrual-cycle-and-strength-154135570 🏋️‍♀️

Paul Schatz conducted a six-month study with elite German female weightlifters, measuring their menstrual cycle and strength performance. It's such an interesting study because, although the study sample is relatively small, the research methods are solid.

Paul is a PhD student at the German Sports University investigating the influence of the menstrual cycle on performance in athletes.

Enjoy!

Original research paper:

Schatz P, Ullrich F, Siegert F, Legerlotz K, Diel P, Isenmann E. Interactions between menstrual cycle, training load and strength performance in elite female weight ... 

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weightlifting researchmenstrual cycleelite weightliftersfemale weightlifterselite athletes women in sport