Episode 2 - The Menstrual Cycle: Physiological Responses and Exercise

In this episode we discuss the physiological changes that occur throughout the cycle and how they may impact exercise. This information can be used to guide you through training and periodisation to maximise your performance and promote health.

To learn more about hormonal fluctuation and events throughout the cycle you can listen to Episode 1.

Below I have also left some interesting research articles which are relevant to the content covered in this episode.

1) Gordon, A. N., Moore, S. R., Patterson, N. D., Hostetter, M. E., Cabre, H. E., Hirsch, K. R., Hackney, A. C., & Smith-Ryan, A. E. (2023). The Effects of Creatine Monohydrate Loading on Exercise Recovery in Active Women throughout the Menstrual Cycle. Nutrients, 15(16), 3567. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15163567

2) Solomon, S. J., Kurzer, M. S., & Calloway, D. H. (1982). Menstrual cycle and basal metabolic rate in women. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 36(4), 611–616. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/36.4.611

3) Janse de Jonge X. A. (2003). Effects of the menstrual cycle on exercise performance. Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), 33(11), 833–851. https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200333110-00004

4) Baker, F., C., Siboza, f., & Fuller, A. (2020). Temperature regulation in women: Effects of the menstrual cycle. Temperature (Austin),7, 226-262.

5) Baker L. B. (2017). Sweating Rate and Sweat Sodium Concentration in Athletes: A Review of Methodology and Intra/Interindividual Variability. Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), 47(Suppl 1), 111–128. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0691-5