Christina & Marissa sit down with Kelly McNulty, PhD candidate at Northumbria University. Kelly has written two meta-analyses on menstrual cycles and oral contraceptives, and is a wealth of knowledge in all things menstruation. They talk about what training looks like around your menstrual cycle, how oral contraceptives might affect performance, and how you can apply these concepts practically!
([0:00]) – Intro
([10:15]) – What Does the Menstrual Cycle Look Like?
([23:45]) – Is It Worth it to Train Around Your Menstrual Cycle?
([31:30]) – What Were the Findings from Your Meta-analysis?
([37:00]) – Hormonal Contraceptives
([44:06]) – How Might Oral Contraceptives Affect Performance?
([55:20]) – How Can We Apply This Practically?
([1:06:24]) – What is Your Best Advice for Living a Healthy Lifestyle?
([1:13:03]) – Outro
Want to reach out to Kelly?
Twitter: @kellymcnulty & @periodofperiod
Instagram: @periodoftheperiod
Website: http://www.periodoftheperiod.com
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman
I am an online health & fitness coach with a passion for helping others reach their fitness goals, no matter how many times they have tried in the past.
My mission is to educate you throughout our time working together so that you are equipped to challenge yourself through nutrition & training for life.
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