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Episode 204: Training and performing through PMS

Author
Amy Bowe
Published
Wed 19 Jul 2023
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**Show notes **


Do you dread those last 5-7 days before you get your period? 
Does PMS stop you from training? 


In today’s episode, I talk about training and performing through PMS. I talk about why we experience PMS, how PMS can impact your training and performance and how to reduce the effects of PMS so you can train and feel great. I also share a PMS cocktail that can help you conquer PMS.


What you will discover



  • What is premenstrual syndrome?

  • Why some women experience PMS

  • The role of estrogen and progesterone on PMS

  • How PMS impacts your training and performance 

  • How cycle-related symptoms influence perceived exercise performance and recovery

  • How to manage PMS so you can feel great and train

  • Foods to eat and avoid during the second phase of your cycle 

  • Dr. Stacy Sims PMS cocktail


Featured on the show


Dr. Stacy Sims Article on PMS
https://www.drstacysims.com/blog/training-and-racing-through-pms


The Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Athletes’ Performance: A Narrative Review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7916245/


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