Giggles&Glutes Podcast
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Giggles&Glutes Podcast
Unlocking Hormonal Power: Training with Your Cycle for Optimal Results!
In this episode of ‘Giggles&Glutes,' Donaé and Zoë delve into the often overlooked topic of how hormones affect women’s training routines. They discuss the importance of recognizing and respecting your body's hormonal fluctuations, specifically focusing on estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Danae shares her personal experiences with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and highlights how tracking your cycle can be beneficial in planning effective workouts. They provide practical advice on adjusting training intensity to match energy levels, utilizing apps like Flow to monitor hormonal changes, and the significance of listening to your body. If you’ve ever felt hindered by your menstrual cycle during training, this episode offers valuable insights to help you train smarter and more efficiently.
Timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:10 Understanding Hormones and Training
01:32 The Role of Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone
03:15 Training According to Your Cycle
07:57 Personal Experiences and Tips
08:42 Using Apps to Track Your Cycle
11:31 The Importance of Listening to Your Body
17:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Details about Flo App:
https://app.flo.health/register
Disclaimer:
We always strive to share the most accurate information on a topic however this can be mixed with opinion and we maintain that all the views and opinions expressed in this video is just that.
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