02/13/2026
Training during your cycle part 1!
During the luteal phase, many athletes feel more fatigued, bloated, and uncomfortable. Instead of forcing peak performance, shift your focus to recovery: proper nutrition, hydration, and quality sleep. This is also a great time to deload — you’re still training and staying consistent, just with a lower load so your body can adapt.
Also be mindful of injury risk, which tends to increase later in the cycle. Prioritize a thorough warm-up, good technique, and controlled movements.
The goal is consistency, not perfection.
You can still train on off-days — you just adjust the intensity.
And most importantly: normalize it.
Smart training isn’t doing more every day.
Smart training is doing the right thing on the right day.
Follow for part 2 where I’ll break down how to train during each phase of your cycle.