In this episode, Katie Crane explores the increasingly popular concept of training with your menstrual cycle. Is it legit—or just another wellness trend?

Inspired by a recent social media conversation, Katie shares her personal journey of discovering the power of natural hormone cycles and how they've influenced her own approach to training and well-being. She breaks down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and explains how each phase can affect energy, strength, motivation, and emotional health.

Katie also challenges the outdated view of the body as a machine that should perform the same way every day, advocating instead for a more holistic, hormone-aware approach to movement. She discusses the science, the myths, and why fascia, stress, and recovery all play a major role in women’s health and performance.

💡 In This Episode:

• Is menstrual cycle training fact or fiction?
  
  

• Katie’s journey from hormonal suppression to natural awareness
  
  

• The four phases of the cycle and what they mean for your workouts
  
  

• New research on muscle-building and timing your training
  
  

• The connection between fascia, hormones, and stress
  
  

• Why your nervous system matters more than a perfect training plan
  
  

✨ Key Message: Understanding your cycle isn’t about limitations—it’s about liberation. Listen to your body, adapt your movement, and embrace the full spectrum of your physical and emotional self.

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