Ever tried changing up your exercise regime according to your menstrual cycle? Here's why you might want to change what types of movement you try on any given week.

Why exercising around your menstrual cycle is worth trying

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Menstrual cycle phases dictate our energy levels

Women don’t perform the same throughout the month

The challenge: working out for a month according to my menstrual cycle

Menstrual phase (first quarter of your cycle)  

Follicular phase (second quarter of your cycle) 

Ovulation phase (third quarter of your cycle)  

Luteal phase (fourth quarter of your cycle)  

The verdict: is exercising around your menstrual cycle worth the faff?

Once you start noticing how you feel from week-to-week, it’s hard to ignore. 

Exercise and periods: “I tried exercising based on my menstrual cycle and here’s why I’ll be sticking with it”