123. Should you program your training around your menstrual cycle? With Dr Alyssa Olenick and Raphael Bender

Menstrual cycle-based training is a fascinating concept that is receiving a lot of press at the moment. Dr Alyssa Olenick is a metabolic scientist with a special research interest in the effects of the menstrual cycle on exercise training. We talk about the research on menstrual cycle-based training, and how to get the best results for your female clients.Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Dr. Alyssa on Instagram and on YoutubeListen to Dr. Alyssa's podcast 'The Messy Middle Podcast' hereWomen and men respond to standardized strength training programs very similarly here and hereFollicular-based strength training may give superior results hereBut performance is similar across the menstrual cycle hereOlder women self-select exercise intensity that is too low to elicit strength gains hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy