CLICK PLAY TO HEAR IF CYCLE SYNCING CAN HELP YOU ADJUST YOUR TRAINING FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE:

APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | OTHER PLAYERS

Should you really be changing your workouts based on your menstrual cycle, or is “cycle syncing” just another wellness trend flooding your feed? Let’s cut through the hype and get to the evidence. This episode dives deep into what social media claims about training in your follicular, ovulatory, luteal, and menstrual phases. But more importantly, I break down what the latest science actually proves (or doesn’t) about performance, strength gains, injury risk, and those subtle shifts you might feel month to month. Plus, you’ll get my practical tips for using your body’s signals to guide consistency and progress, not just another set of rigid influencer rules.

If you’re tired of one-size-fits-all advice and want to know how to actually track your cycle for smarter, sustainable results, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away knowing whether cycle syncing deserves a place in your wellness routine or if you can happily tune out the noise and get back to what works for you. 

If you have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you, I’d love for you to send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here. 

In this episode, you’ll learn if cycle syncing can help you adjust your training for better performance:

• What social media gets wrong about “cycle syncing” your workouts and why the trends might not match the science 
• The four phases of your menstrual cycle, and how online recommendations suggest you train in each phase 
• What the latest studies actually say about training performance throughout your menstrual cycle, including the truth about strength gains and hormone fluctuations 
• Whether being on oral contraceptives means you should train differently
• Why perceived energy dips and harder workouts during the luteal phase are mostly about body temperature—not actual performance deficits 
• My practical, evidence-based strategy for using your own biofeedback (energy, sleep, recovery) to adjust training instead of following rigid calendars
• How to identify your personal patterns and make micro-adjustments, rather than overhauling your whole workout routine 
• Why there’s no universal “right way” to cycle sync, and the importance of tuning out the noise in favor of what actually works for you 

Resources Mentioned:

• Have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you? Ask me here.

Let’s Connect:

• Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple & sustainable wellness tips.

Did you love this episode?

I’d be so grateful if you could take a minute to leave a rating and review. It helps more women (just like you) find the show and realize they don’t need “perfect” health routines to feel good. Plus, your feedback keeps me creating the kind of simple, practical episodes that make your busy life a little easier.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify.

We share these conversations to inform and educate. I love bringing on experts, but this isn’t medical advice. Because each person is unique, please check with your healthcare professional if you have medical questions before making changes to your health, treatment, or lifestyle.

Heads up–some links on this page are affiliate links. If you use them to buy something, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.