*Menstrual Cycle & Performance*⠀
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Not talked about enough in my opinion, especially to those of us who play sport and have done for years. ❗⠀
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Do you have a regular cycle? Do you track your cycle?⠀
Have you taken the oral pill to ‘regulate your cycle’ even though that’s not what it does, it suppresses your hormones and removes your cycle, some giving a monthly ‘withdrawal bleed’ which you might assume is your period. It’s not.⠀
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That’s a whole other topic, which I will be discussing don’t worry, but this is for those who DO have a normal-ish cycle and want to know how it affects our performance/exercise throughout the month. ⠀
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When is it ok to pull back on training and reduce the volume a bit? ⠀
How do we know if we’re just being lazy? ⠀
When’s the best time to push hard in training when we will be more energetic etc? ⠀
Are there certain foods we can eat to improve our recovery, reduce cravings, and just feel better overall? ⠀
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I spoke about this in depth to the ladies doing my GAA programme - ‘Up Your GAAme’. 💪🏼
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Again, it’s not something that’s spoken about enough so I feel like lots of people just brush over it and ignore it. But if you’re someone who could benefit from knowing how your performance is affected by your cycle drop me a message and I’ll send you the full video👍
#MenstrualCycle #Performance #UpYourGAAme #FemalesInSport #Fitness #Health #Period #Nutrition #Food #Exercise #Training #Caloriesandcarbs
I mentioned a while ago on here that i was working on an online programme for females who play GAA, either abroad or at home. ⠀
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I finally have the programme ready but want a group of ladies to test it out for me at a reduced price, before launching it properly. ⠀
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It’s aimed at ladies who play GAA and are looking to 'up their game' in terms of performance on the pitch as well as improving their body composition along the way. ⠀
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You will likely be training ~2 times per week with your club but this is a plan you can do around your team training. ⠀
A strength and conditioning plan structured by a professional female S&C coach; for the gym as well as mobility work that can be done at home or before training/games and finally, extra pitch work for those who are really looking to optimise their performance. ⠀
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All sessions are laid out on your own personal calendar in the app provided for the programme. You can check in and track your progress, see the other girls' checking in for their sessions to keep motivation high. ⠀
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You can also track your body composition stats in the app in your own private profile; includes measurements, weight and progress pictures. ⠀
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Nutrition protocols to follow pre and post training and game days; teaching you how to fuel your body appropriately for the sport as well as keeping an eye on body composition. ⠀
Recipes included with macros and calories attached for ease if you prefer to follow meals rather than track your own. You choose.⠀
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The app has a messaging service between members and a private chat with your coach, me! should you need to ask anything privately. ⠀
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Lastly, this programme is aimed at teaching you how you can track your performance, body composition, mood, nutrition etc around your monthly cycle.⠀
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As i posted above, we aren’t the same as men and shouldn’t be coached as if we are just smaller men. ⠀
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Female sports performance is a topic I feel isn't touched on enough. ⠀
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Women are different to men, simple as. Some of those differences include the following: ⠀
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-We are generally lighter with less lean body mass and more body-fat than men. ⠀
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(Continued in the comments)
