Episode 192: How hormones affect your training (Part 1: the menstrual years)

**Show notes **

In this three-part series, I talk about how hormones affect your training. Part one is looking at hormones and training during the menstrual cycle years. Part two will look at hormonal changes and training during pregnancy and postpartum and part three will look at perimenopause and menopause.

In this episode, I talk about the different phases of the menstrual cycle and the hormonal changes that happen during the cycle. We look at the difference between performance and training and how our hormones can affect training, performance and recovery. I give you some strategies to use to support your training during each phase of your cycle.

What you will discover

• The different phases of the menstrual cycle
• The hormonal changes during the cycle
• The difference between performance and training
• How hormones affect training and recovery
• Fuelling during the cycle
• Strategies to implement during your cycle to support your training

Featured on the show

About Warrior School https://warriorschool.co

Apply for Warrior School https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS7OVobSu60FFc1pyIQVySKasuwjWvWnttTJOMRrgj6MLEPw/viewform

Download my FREE bodyweight strength program https://amykatebowe.ck.page/9925443715

Dr. Stacy Sims https://www.drstacysims.com

Related podcasts

Episode 31: Stress and your cycle

Episode 39: Your cycle is a TOOL for your training

Episode 59: Training the week before your period

Episode 61: Tracking your training and cycle for best results