124: How to exercise for your menstrual cycle to support fertility

Have you ever wondered why some workouts feel effortless one week, but leave you exhausted the next? Or why your motivation to hit the gym fluctuates throughout the month? In today's episode, I share why this happens and how to tailor your fitness routine to each phase of your cycle to maximize your energy and hormone production while minimizing discomfort, and achieving your fitness goals when preparing for pregnancy and while trying to conceive. 

Episode Highlights:

• Any movement is better than no movement, here's why!
• How to safely exercise during your period
• Why we build more muscle and have more motivation in week 2
• The top reason you should exercise in your luteal phase
• Safe exercises for the two week wait.

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• Sign up for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/124 

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 Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.