Most women see the luteal phase as the part of the cycle they just have to “get through.” Fatigue, bloating, cravings, mood swings… sound familiar?
But here’s the reframe: your luteal phase isn’t just something to survive. It’s a capacity-building phase. With the right training and nutrition, you can actually teach your body to handle this hormonal shift with more ease every month.
The science: progesterone is higher in this phase, which makes high-intensity workouts feel harder. But it’s also the perfect time to lean into strength training. Grounding, stabilizing weight work improves blood sugar balance, reduces PMS inflammation, and builds muscle fibers that make you more resilient cycle after cycle.
Do you feel like your pms anxiety skyrockets right before your period? Period mood swings are your body asking for more support. And no, you’re not broken. In this video, I’m sharing my raw story (yes, I once broke a window and came close to destroying personal property), a powerful pmdd client win, and 5 proven ways to calm luteal phase anxiety.
Read MoreAs an exercise scientist and hormone health educator, I want women to know: PMS is not something you just have to ‘deal with.’ PMS symptoms like mood swings, bloating, cravings, and anxiety are often signs of deeper imbalances — especially around blood sugar, progesterone, and nervous system health. Once you understand these root causes, you can start supporting your body with targeted nutrition, stress management, and movement strategies. My mission is to help women stop fighting their physiology and start working with it, so they can feel strong, steady, and confident all month long.
Read MoreDuring your luteal phase, progesterone levels rise, impacting your neuromuscular control. Translation? You’re naturally less steady. Pushing through with heavy lifts or high-intensity circuits often leaves you more frustrated and less accomplished.
Read Morelooking 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.
Read MorePersonal trainer hormone education!!! Luteal phase = pms. Learn how to support pms and train with the menstrual cycle for hormone health.
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