CYCLE SYNC YOUR LIFE SERIES : MOVEMENT
we’re here to help you cycle-sync your workouts!
To start, what even is cycle-syncing? Cycle-syncing allows you to “sync” certain nutrition, supplements, workouts, and activities to align with the phases of your menstrual cycle to help you fully optimize your 28-day cycle. We’re going to focus on cycle-syncing our workouts today. If you’re curious for more information regarding the different phases of your menstrual cycle, check out our blog all about them, here!
Below you’ll find a little cheat sheet of how to cycle-sync your workouts!
PHASE 1: FOLLICULAR
THE 7-10 DAYS AFTER YOUR PERIOD
Cardio
HIIT
Cycling
Strength training
PHASE 2: OVULATORY
AROUND DAY 14, OR THE MIDDLE OF YOUR CYCLE
Heavy lifting
Strength training
HIIT
PHASE 3: LUTEAL
THE 10-14 DAYS BETWEEN OVULATION AND YOUR PERIOD
Moderate strength training
Reformer pilates
Walking
Yoga
PHASE 4: MENSTRUAL
THE 3-7 DAYS OF YOUR PERIOD
Walking
Rest
Yoga
Mat pilates
Stretching
Here’s a quick cheat sheet you can screenshot for future reference!
Phase 1: Follicular (THE 7-10 DAYS AFTER YOUR PERIOD)
Cardio
HIIT
Cycling
Strength training
Phase 2: Ovulatory (AROUND DAY 14, OR THE MIDDLE OF YOUR CYCLE)
Heavy lifting
Strength training
HIIT
Phase 3: Luteal (THE 10-14 DAYS BETWEEN OVULATION AND YOUR PERIOD)
Moderate strength training
Reformer pilates
Walking
Yoga
Phase 4: Menstrual (THE 3-7 DAYS OF YOUR PERIOD)
Walking
Rest
Yoga
Mat pilates
Stretching