01/05/2026
Across your menstrual cycle, estrogen and progesterone rise and fall in predictable phases - influencing how your body responds to strength, intensity, heat and stress.
During your period, both hormones are at their lowest. Energy may dip, inflammation can rise, and your nervous system may feel more sensitive. This is where gentle Pilates, breath-led movement and intentional recovery become powerful tools, not a step back.
As you move into the follicular phase, estrogen begins to rise. Energy lifts, motivation returns, and strength training often feels more accessible. Higher resistance and more challenging sessions can be especially effective here.
Ovulation is often a peak performance phase. With estrogen high, many women feel stronger, more energised and capable of higher intensity training.
In the luteal phase, progesterone rises and the body begins to slow. Energy can dip and recovery may take more time. This is where more controlled, lower-impact movement and recovery-focused sessions can feel more supportive.
This isn’t about doing less, it’s about training in a way that supports your body!
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