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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 44 MIN

How to workout in period recovery

from Gray Matters · host Hailee Piendl

If you've been told to "just eat more and exercise less" to get your period back — this episode is for you.Getting your period back doesn't mean giving up movement entirely. It means learning how to move in a way that supports recovery instead of working against it. In this episode, we're breaking down exactly how to modify your training during period recovery, hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), or any stage of hormonal healing — without losing your identity as someone who loves to move.We cover:How to modify your workouts so you're still training with your body, not against itThe signs you're overtraining (even if it doesn't feel like "that much") and how chronic stress load is silently stalling your recoveryWhy HIIT needs to come off the table for now — and what's actually happening in your nervous system when you push through high-intensity trainingHow to use Reps in Reserve (RIR) to keep lifting without spiking cortisol and disrupting your hormonesWhat a modified training week actually looks like in practiceIf your period is missing, irregular, or you're deep in recovery and still trying to figure out what to do at the gym — this episode will give you a clear, no-BS framework to move forward.This one is for you if:You've been diagnosed with HA or are in period recoveryYou're scared of gaining weight if you stop doing HIITYou love training but feel like your body is constantly fighting youYou want to keep lifting but don't know how to dial it back without losing progressFollow us on instagram: @hailee_fitblog @dremilymarshall

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