This session gives an overview of the menstrual cycle, explaining how hormonal fluctuations impact the body, and how adjustments to exercise programming can optimise performance and best support the body throughout the 4-week cycle.
It will highlight specific programme adjustments for both personal training and small group exercise, providing exercise professionals with practical tools to help clients manage their exercise routines in alignment with the menstrual cycle.
Learning Outcomes:
– Understand what happens during a typical menstrual cycle
– Understand how hormonal changes impact the body, mind, and engagement with exercise
– Know how to adapt training and expectations to best align with the stage of the menstrual cycle
– Successfully educate clients in how best to self-manage their training throughout
