Recently there has been a lot of interest around tailoring your training and eating in line with your menstrual cycle. When it comes to sport performance and your cycle, both perceived and physical factors can play a role. For example, studies report that female athletes feel their performance is worse during the early follicular and late luteal phases, yet research on actual performance measures (using anaerobic, aerobic or strength-related tests) are mixed. While the research is limited, we do know that hormones play important roles in numerous body systems, including metabolism and energy production, brain performance, joint and bone health, as well as muscle growth and recovery. We all have different and unique menstrual cycles but, by understanding how fluctuations through the cycle may impact certain areas, you may find tweaking
