Exploring Menstrual Cycles in Sports Performance

Have you ever been told to 'listen to your body' when it comes to fitness?

It makes sense. You shouldn't push through injury, or past the point of exhaustion.

But how far is too far? There are now dozens of apps and hundreds of advice columns on how best to 'listen to your body'.

One strategy that's rising in the ranks is adjusting your workout routine to work alongside your menstrual cycle.

Norman and Tegan explore whether this kind of tech is advancing faster than the research.

References:

• Effects of the Menstrual Cycle on Exercise Performance
• The Efects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance in Eumenorrheic Women: A Systematic Review and Meta‑Analysis
• Bidirectional Interactions between the Menstrual Cycle, Exercise Training, and Macronutrient Intake in Women: A Review