strength and the female cycle

[emmab]

does anyone notice variations in strength or endurance over their menstrual cycle, and if so, what have you experienced?

 

[skydancer]

Yep! I'm stronger the week before my period...presumably progestrone levels are higher so this accounts for some strength increase.

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[Tellie]

When i'm training on my rag I tend to get really weak, can't do the last set without more than usual of a struggle, can't run quite as fast, I guess the word is sluggish, i just feel gross when i workout rather than pumped like i usually do.

 

[thebird]

I get stronger right before my period them there is a huge drop off for like two days. If I take a day off that's when I do it. (I hate days off) But after the two day slump I'm back to normal, though I wish i could feel as charged as I do right before all the time. I also have a wild appetite for fatty foods (anyone else get that?)

Susan

 

[Fennec]

(laugh) I get a wild appetite for chocolate brownies and beer!