Exercise Adaptation: Aligning Training Intensity with Cycle Phases

When to schedule heavy lifting, high-intensity intervals, and restorative yoga.

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Follicular and Ovulatory: Strength PRs and HIIT

High estrogen promotes muscle glycogen storage, ligament elasticity, and rapid recovery from high-intensity training.

Higher core temperature and elevated progesterone warrant steady-state cardio and mindful load management.

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