06/11/2022
Girls/Ladies! Not everyday is the same nor is your body. How you feel changes daily and so should your training. There are biological components that affects us, so instead of having a weekly training guide, it should actually be MONTHLY.
Week 1: Period starts. Hormones are low. If you like fasting, try a longer one Otherwise, go low on carbs.
Week 2: Super woman phase! Testosterone peaks. Time to build muscle!
Lift heavy- low reps. If you do Pilates - ad springs. Optimize your hormones: increase your intake of cruciferous foods, have your pre+probiotics. No alcohol (preferably) in this week. Tweak your macros to 40% fat, 40% protein, 20% carbs.
⚠️With estrogen on the rise, you are more prone to injuries. Avoid therefor HIIT (jumping, jerking, intervals) type of training. Steady/easy movements is better.
Week 3: You are in the Luteal phase of your cycle and PMS might be present by the end of the week. Opt for a 70/20/10 type of diet.
Go to moderate weights but more reps.
Week 4: Continue lighter weights but more reps. You probably feel a bit bloated, inflamed, not feeling your best. Have polyphenol rich food (dark chocolate, red wine, berries) that helps with the inflammation.
TRACK your cycle and how you feel. No, you are not lazy or lacking willpower - testosterone is just low. You drove to 7-Eleven in pj’s to inhale a chocolate bar? Not your fault; progesterone increased. Wanted leave your boyfriend or husband, adopt away your kids? Don’t do it. Your estrogen levels are just temporarily out of wack… Don’t beat yourself up. Try to adopt and adjust. 👏👏💜
(Sources: Dr Keith Ph. D, Dr. Pelz, Dr. Estima, Harvard.edu)