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Episode 204: Training and performing through PMS

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Do you dread those last 5-7 days before you get your period?  Does PMS stop you from training? 

In today’s episode, I talk about training and performing through PMS. I talk about why we experience PMS, how PMS can impact your training and performance and how to reduce the effects of PMS so you can train and feel great. I also share a PMS cocktail that can help you conquer PMS.

What you will discover

  • What is premenstrual syndrome?
  • Why some women experience PMS
  • The role of estrogen and progesterone on PMS
  • How PMS impacts your training and performance 
  • How cycle-related symptoms influence perceived exercise performance and recovery
  • How to manage PMS so you can feel great and train
  • Foods to eat and avoid during the second phase of your cycle 
  • Dr. Stacy Sims PMS cocktail

Featured on the show

Dr. Stacy Sims Article on PMS https://www.drstacysims.com/blog/training-and-racing-through-pms

The Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Athletes’ Performance: A Narrative Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7916245/

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