Low progesterone & fitness are related! Progesterone plays a crucial role in women's fitness journeys, influencing metabolism and body composition. Maintaining balanced progesterone levels is essential for achieving health goals. Understanding how to support progesterone levels through nutrition and lifestyle choices can significantly impact fitness outcomes. Personal trainers should recognize the importance of progesterone in their clients' health goals and incorporate strategies to optimize its balance, such as tailored nutrition plans and stress management techniques, to enhance their fitness progress effectively.
In the realm of hormone health and fitness, it's crucial for personal trainers to navigate the complexities of the menstrual cycle with precision. Understanding the nuances of hormonal rhythms and research evidence is paramount, as misconceptions abound in the fitness industry. While exercise intensity is often emphasized, it's equally important to delve into cyclical nutrition for optimal performance and PMS management. Trainers must recognize the individualized nature of hormone imbalances and tailor their approach accordingly, incorporating personalized strategies to address hormonal fluctuations. By challenging common misconceptions and prioritizing cyclical fitness coupled with proactive nutrition, trainers can empower themselves and their clients to achieve holistic well-being and maximize fitness outcomes.
In this eye-opening video, we delve into the dark side of the fitness industry and explore how it perpetuates internalized misogyny. From unrealistic beauty standards to the objectification of women, the fitness world often promotes harmful and damaging messages that can negatively impact individuals' self-esteem and body image. Join us as we uncover the truth behind this pervasive issue and discuss ways we can challenge and combat these harmful beliefs. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more thought-provoking content on challenging societal norms and promoting body positivity in the fitness industry. Let's work together to create a more inclusive and empowering space for all individuals, regardless of gender.
The color of your menstrual blood can provide important cues and feedback about your body and overall health. In this blog post, we will explore the different colors of menstrual blood and what they may indicate. Please keep in mind that I am not a doctor, but I am here to share some insights and suggestions based on my own knowledge and experience.
But finally there is valid research being done on women’s fitness and how nutrition inter-play with menstrual cycle fitness. So this post is going to be about the mistakes I made as a trainer that just did not serve female clients in retrospect.
A research article from 2020 by Navarro and colleagues showed us that when we restrict calories, we also restrict the production of hormones in the brain. This has a direct impact on ovulation, as well as overall female health. Hormones are not just important for reproductive health; they also play a role in bone density, muscle recovery, and mood regulation.
looking for the truth about menstrual cycle “cycle syncing” diet. We’ll look in depth at the luteal phase workout nutrition to help personal trainers customize the menstrual cycle.
Gwyneth Paltro’s viral tik too with her doctor Will Cole talks about fasting, but should women fast? What’s the science of intermittent fasting & the menstrual cycle?
Body dysmorphia has run over a decade of my life. And just when I think I’m over it, I get pregnant and triggered. This is how I’m working through body dysmorphia these days with my bun in the oven.
Cycle syncing science? Personal trainers need to know how to periodize for fitness and hormones. Break down the menstrual cycle and science behind training for each phase.
The most common thing I hear from trainers is that there is just not enough research on menstrual cycle fitness & nutrition to make sound recommendations.
But that’s not true. There is more and more research showing that we can train and eat more efficiently in order to grow, build and sustain muscle. And that’s what this new YouTube videos teaches you how to do.
Per usual, I give you the how and why’s of gaining muscle using training & nutrition for your menstrual cycle. This video will help you program design and make nutrient recommendations for just that!
The biggest mistake I see people doing is relying on an app when tracking their cycle. After all, FN, an app can’t project where you are in your cycle. It can only predict!
In my courses I teach, what I call, the ABC method - Actual Body Cues.
You can determine where you’re at in your cycle by using your ABCs without being reliant on an app! And in this video I teach you all about that.
What happens if you client doesn’t want to cycle sync? This hormone balance education for personal trainers will teach you more than cycle syncing. How to make cyclical coaching a part of your fitness coaching.
Alcohol and Fitness - can they mix? Keep your client’s hormones happy with this nutrition advice if they like alcohol! This is how you can support your clients to keep their hormones balanced!
Debunk birth control for your clients. Right now, 14% of cycling people are on birth control! Here is what you need to know about women on birth control and fitness with nutrition.
Do you know the effect of keto on hormone balance? Or how to explain keto diet to client? This video will help you understand the keto diet and hormones. The keto diet explained!
Being a personal trainer / bikini competitor was mentally challenging because being maintaining a certain physique was a top priority, yet an unsustainable one. How many fitness coaches believe....1) your body is marketing 2) your physical appearance = client trust 3) changes in physical appearance = loss of client trust???? Well...I use to believe all that. But at the same time, my body / hormones were "off". The most challenging part of this was that I had no personal knowledge on how to steer my body in the right direction. This video is for all those *personal trainers who fear physical changes, but know your body needs balance*.
