08/26/2026
Your luteal phase is not the time to force yourself through a workout just because your calendar says you should. 🌙
After ovulation, progesterone rises and your body naturally shifts into a different physiological state. Some women notice increased body temperature, changes in sleep, appetite, mood, energy, and perceived exertion during this phase.
That doesn’t mean you can’t train hard. It means your body may be asking for a little more flexibility.
Try using this phase to focus on:
🧘♀️ Mobility: Give your joints and tissues some intentional movement.
🎯 Technique: Slow down and prioritize quality over chasing heavier numbers.
💪 Strength: Maintain your training, but adjust intensity if your energy is lower.
😴 Recovery: Sleep, hydration, nutrition, and rest become even more important.
🚶♀️ Movement: Walking, Pilates, yoga, or lower-intensity cardio can be excellent options when you’re feeling more fatigued.
And here’s the important part: your cycle is information, not a set of rules.
Not every woman experiences the same symptoms, and research doesn’t support a universal rule that everyone should drastically change their training based solely on cycle phase. Pay attention to your patterns and use them to guide your choices.
You don’t have to earn rest. You don’t have to prove anything by pushing through exhaustion.
Train with your body, not against it. 🤎
