#19 - Strength & The Menstrual Cycle

In this Episode, we discuss the impact of the menstrual cycle in regards to various aspects of training - strength / resistance training in particular.
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Breakdown:
00:00:00-00:03:48 - Introduction
00:03:49-00:11:40 - Menstrual Cycle Background & Overview
00:11:41-00:12:35 - Changes in Bioavailable Testosterone.
00:12:36-00:16:50 - Neuromuscular Performance Changes.
00:16:51-00:20:06 - Data for Hormonal Effects.
00:20:07-00:24:09 - Is there an Impact of the Menstrual Cycle?
00:24:10-00:32:03 - Importance of Coaching & Environmental Support.
00:32:04-00:35:14 - Menstrual Cycle on Strength & Power Outcomes.
00:35:15-00:38:48 - Umbrella Review Topics.
00:38:49-00:45:10 - Importance of Menstrual Cycle Detection Methods.
00:45:11-00:45:28 - Smotyn o Drafferth...
00:45:29-53:21 - Impact of the Menstrual Cycle on Resistance Training.
00:53:22-00:58:08 - Critical Evaluation of Menstrual Cycle-based Training & Overall Summary.
00:58:09-01:08:42 - Impact of Menstrual Cycle Symptoms on Psychological Factors & Performance.
01:08:43-01:19:42 - General Remarks, Summary & Outro.
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Citations:
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2. Birch, K., & Reilly, T. (2002). The Diurnal Rhythm in Isometric Muscular Performance Differs with Eumenorrheic Menstrual Cycle Phase. The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research, 19, (4), 731-742.
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5. Pallavi, L. C., Souza, U. J. D., & Shivaprakash, G. (2017). Assessment of Musculoskeletal Strength and Levels of Fatigue During Different Phases of the Menstrual Cycle. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 11, (2), CC11-CC13.
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12. Dam, T. V., Dalgaard, L. B., Sevdalis, V., Bibby, B. M., ... & Hansen, M. (2022). Muscle Performance During the Menstrual Cycle Correlates with Psychological Well-Being, but Not Fluctuations in Sex Hormones. Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise, 54, (10), 1678-1689.