My gym knows when I'm on my period. Why 'cycle syncing' workouts are rising in L.A.

While social media touts the benefits of hormonal fitness, we explore the science behind cycle syncing and how the L.A.
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Period-proof your fitness routine with cycle-synced training

Cycle-synced training, an approach that aligns workouts with the four phases of the menstrual cycle, is gaining traction ...
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To get a better workout, women are syncing their menstrual cycles to their fitness routines

Ashley Sondergaard has been cycle syncing for about six years. It started when she was preparing for a second pregnancy. But it's evolved into a lifestyle. She aligns her exercise plan to her ...
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4 Reasons for Menstrual-Like Cramping During Exercise When You Don't Have Your Period

One of the helpful benefits of exercise is it can reduce menstrual cramps. But sometimes, it has the opposite effect. If you experience menstrual-like cramping during exercise and wonder why you get ...
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Cycle syncing: Should you eat and exercise based on your menstrual cycle?

As women move through their menstrual cycle, hormone fluctuations can affect the way they feel, from bloating and constipation to reduced energy levels and ability to focus. Pretty much as long as ...
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Study suggests exercise doesn’t reduce menstrual pain

Kevin Moore hands out snacks and water to a stranded motorist on Interstate 285, Jan. 29, 2014 in Dunwoody, Ga.Branden Camp—AP Despite the prevalence of anecdotal evidence suggesting the benefits of ...