Your Cycle Is a Superpower: Stop Training Like a Man
Description
Ever wondered why your workouts feel amazing some weeks and impossible the next? The answer may be in your female period phases.
In this episode of the Fresh & Fired Up podcast, Dr. Emily Marshall and Hailee Piendl break down how to create a workout plan for women that actually works with your body, not against it. From cycle syncing workouts to hormone-friendly training, they share how to adapt fitness routines to match your energy, recovery, and performance throughout your cycle.
You’ll learn how to use awareness of your cycle as a superpower, why progressive overload and strength training are non-negotiable, and when HIIT workouts can become a trap. Whether you’re just learning about cycle syncing or looking to take your training to the next level, this conversation will help you embrace your feminine energy and build long-term resilience.
✨ In This Episode:
- The truth about cycle syncing workouts—and when they help or hurt
- How different female period phases impact energy and recovery
- Simple ways to make your workout plan for women hormone-friendly
- Why strength training and progressive overload are key to women’s health
- Caloric differences between men and women that affect training and fat loss
- How to avoid burnout from overdoing HIIT
- Why resilience starts with play and balance
💡 Stop forcing your body to train like a man. Learn how to harness your cycle, support your hormones, and unlock your full potential.
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