EPISODE · Aug 25, 2022 · 26 MIN
#76: How to ACTUALLY workout around your period to optimize results
from The Dr. Shannon Show · host Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
Research around women's training and hormones is still emerging. The fitness industry tends to confuse some of this research and encourages taking it easy during menstruation. Dr. Payton, PT, DPT speaks to how this may be misguided and that dialing it back during your period could be a missed opportunity. She talks about how it may be more appropriate to dial it back right before menstruation due to hormone levels. Learn how to work out before and during your period to optimize sustainable fitness results and stay consistent in your routine.1:22: Hormonal changes throughout your cycle 4:36: How you might feel when you workout while PMSing8:00: How the general person can adapt their training schedule around this cycle 12:14: Will I lose progress if I adapt my schedule each month?16:20: What if I don’t have significant PMS symptoms?18:34: Importance of maintaining a routine of movement 19:45: How to workout during your period 24:10: Summarized practical applications 8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trialTo try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
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Research around women's training and hormones is still emerging. The fitness industry tends to confuse some of this research and encourages taking it easy during menstruation. Dr. Payton, PT, DPT speaks to how this may be misguided and that dialing it back during your period could be a missed opportunity. She talks about how it may be more appropriate to dial it back right before menstruation due to hormone levels. Learn how to work out before and during your period to optimize sustainable fi...
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