EPISODE · Feb 10, 2025 · 45 MIN
#132: How Hormones Affect Energy, Strength, and Recovery: Training on Your Cycle
from The Mindset/Mirror Connection · host The Mindset/Mirror Connection Podcast
Did you know your menstrual cycle can impact your energy levels, workout performance, and recovery? In this episode, we break down how hormones likeestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone influence your strength, stamina, and ability to recover—and how you can optimize your fitness routine around these natural fluctuations.What you'll learn in this episode:🔹 The role ofestrogen in boosting energy, enhancing strength, and speeding up recovery.🔹 Howprogesterone affects your endurance, causes fatigue, and impacts workout intensity.🔹 The power oftestosterone during ovulation for peak strength and muscle-building.🔹 Tips for tailoring your training program to each phase of your cycle.Whether you're in the follicular, ovulatory, or luteal phase, understanding your hormones can help you train smarter, avoid burnout, and achieve better results.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on health, fitness, and mindset tailored for women!🔗Ready to train with your cycle? Watch the full episode now!🌸Join the Spring Masterclass! 🧘🏻♀️Sign up for the Self-Guided Program🌟Join The Mindset Method Movement Group Coaching Program!📲 Schedule a clarity call with us!💪🏻 Sign up for our On-Demand Training App!🤝 Join the Women's Weight Loss and Workout Support Facebook group!💬Got questions? Send it our way!Let's get connected:WebsiteFacebookTiktokTMOM YouTubeMMC Podcast YouTubeThe Mindset of Matter InstagramAmanda's InstagramAmanda's YouTubeTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:31 Diary of a CEO episode with Dr. Stacey Sims10:53 Start of discussion on menstrual cycle14:34 Overview of follicular phase15:07 Ovulation phase and its effects17:00 Training considerations during menstrual phase19:28 Nutrition considerations during the cycle21:24 Strength training adjustments based on cycle phases24:58 Luteal phase and its impact on energy levels31:40 Using the luteal phase as a deload week32:42 Stress management and its impact on the cycle36:08 Importance of tracking your cycle for training adjustments44:03 Outro
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
#132: How Hormones Affect Energy, Strength, and Recovery: Training on Your Cycle
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.