In this episode, we chat with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Addie Holzmann all about how you can train with your menstrual cycle. When it comes to training with your cycle, we're not necessarily going to be completely omitting exercises or completely modifying our workout routine. Rather, we want to recognize the different phases within our cycles, which hormones are at play and how they effect our training abilities, and know that our recovery needs may change. We can still do the same type of workouts throughout your entire cycle, but we may need to adjust the intensity to accommodate for our recovery needs.

Want to learn more with Addie?

Addie's website: https://neumephysio.com/

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Addie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addieholzmann/?hl=en

Addie's Podcast: https://dontbeataroundthebush.podbean.com/

If you'd like to read Gina's blogs about training for her cycle and her conception journey, check it out here: https://mamastefit.com/ttc-prep-understanding-your-cycle/

In this Episode:

0:00 Introductions

03:45 Training on your natural cycle or on non-hormonal birth control

07:45 The importance of nutrition for recovery and your cycle

08:37 The difference between male and female hormone cycles 

09:33 Learning how to track your cycle & ovulation

17:24 Examples of programming for your cycle 

21:46 How progesterone effects your training

23:42 How hormonal birth control effects your training

25:31 How your cycle hormones can effect your pelvic floor

30:04 Research VS Observation

33:56 Addie’s advice and recommendations 

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