Ever been to the gym or out for a run and just felt totally bleugh, but you don't know why, especially when you hit a personal best last week and felt amazing? That could be because of the different phases of our cycle that affect our energy levels due to changes in our hormones.
Technically, we have two phases of our cycle, however when it comes to training, we can break this down into five phases to train appropriately for each one.
If you have PCOS, you might be wondering, 'How can I figure out what's right for me with my cycle?' We hear you. Once you have a regular cycle that you can track, you can start tuning into how you feel throughout that period. And rest assured, those of us with longer periods actually experience our mid-follicular phase (a.k.a our 'SEND IT' phase) for even longer, allowing us to give it our all. Pretty cool, huh?
In this episode, we cover:
This episode is for you if:
If you're struggling to have regular cycles, we can help with that at Ovie. Take the Ovie questionnaire here and set your goals. You'll receive your personalised programme to help you take control of your PCOS and regulate your periods.