Training Through Your Period – Wh...

Training Through Your Period – What the Science Says

The Fundamentals of Fitness by Alison Berrisford

Episode notes

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:

🌀 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 — ... 

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FitnessExerciseStrengthMindset ProgressHormonesPeriodsCravings