The research says the menstrual cycle doesn't affect performance, but your period totally affects YOUR performance. episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 13 MIN

The research says the menstrual cycle doesn't affect performance, but your period totally affects YOUR performance.

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In this episode, Coach Cate dives into how the menstrual cycle impacts athletic performance. If one week you're crushing it in the gym, and the next week you're contemplating why you even bother - this episode is for you. If you fight for your life through your period to get to the gym because "every woman struggles, suck it up" or you don't want to be "lazy" - this episode is for you. If you're an athlete and you don't know, or your current coach struggles with, managing your training over the course of your cycle - this podcast is for you! Coach Cate talks about what the research actually says, and what this means for you and your training. She also walks you through the strategy that she uses for her clients. And there's a key word at the end to join our team as an athlete! 

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In this episode, Coach Cate dives into how the menstrual cycle impacts athletic performance. If one week you're crushing it in the gym, and the next week you're contemplating why you even bother - this episode is for you. If you fight for your life through your period to get to the gym because "every woman struggles, suck it up" or you don't want to be "lazy" - this episode is for you. If you're an athlete and you don't know, or your current coach struggles with, managing your training over t...

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