Women in gyms hear it all the time: lift heavy in some weeks, go lighter in others, depending on your menstrual cycle — because your hormones affect your strength ...

Once upon a time, Sarah hadn't even heard of cycle syncing. Her pre-workout planning comprised of making sure she had a clean pair of leggings to grab, eating a banana an hour or so before and making ...

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 ...

There's a body of research going back at least 40 years, with scientists asking whether hormonal shifts in women influence strength, fatigue and recovery. Over time, that research has filtered into ...