CYCLE & HORMONES
Learn how your hormones change throughout your cycle and the effects they have on your body and mind.
Nutrition for the Different Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
In this post we will cover how our nutrition should change at different stages of the menstrual cycle. Key points covered The impact the menstrual cycle has on performance and training, what training is better for different phases of the menstrual cycle What foods...
The Menstrual Cycle – Phases, hormones and their functions
In this post, we will cover everything you need to know about your menstrual cycle hormones, the different phases and how your hormones change throughout. Key points covered: The menstrual cycle starts with the first day of the period and ends when the next period...
How do hormones affect our mental and emotional wellbeing?
If you menstruate, you will have noticed a number of factors changing throughout the month. The menstrual cycle can impact the body from head to toe. Some people notice changes in their hair, skin, poop, chronic disease symptoms, mental health, migraine headaches,...
How does the menstrual cycle affect your physical performance?
Your hormones change throughout your menstrual cycles and affect you mentally, emotionally and physically. It is, therefore, no surprise that our training programs should take these changes into account and be optimised to fit our body’s needs at the time. Note: the...
Period pain (aka period cramps) – FAQs
There are many topics around female reproductive health that are often not spoken about, period pain is one of them. However, avoiding these conversations means that women are more likely to suffer in silence instead of getting the help they need. Unfortunately, we...
Heavy Periods – How to Tell If You Have a Heavy Period?
Have you ever thought about how much blood you lose each month? Many women complain of their heavy periods, with over 77% worrying about leaks and stains during their periods. But what does ‘heavy’ actually mean? Menstruation varies from person to person, making it...