Did you know that your cycle and hormones also affect your performance? This also applies to sport. As always, listen to your gut feeling - and not doing any sport is totally okay too!
It is important to note that every body reacts differently and there is no one size fits all solution. It is advisable to listen to your body's needs and adapt to the needs of your cycle. Pay attention to changes and symptoms during your cycle and adjust your training accordingly.
In the luteal phase, your inner autumn, you may experience an increase in PMS symptoms. Energy levels drop and your body prepares for your period. The increase in progesterone makes you calmer and more introspective. Time to analyze and calm down. Light exercises such as yoga, Pilates or walking can help you with this. Did you know that we have an increased metabolism in this phase? If you exercise too much, the stress hormone cortisol is released, which can cause you to gain weight. Before and during menstruation, there is also an increased risk of sports injuries.
Shortly before or during your period, the inner winter begins. Your hormone levels are at their lowest at that time, and your energy level is not high either. You may feel withdrawn, uncommunicative and tired. Stay with yourself and take time to reflect. Treat yourself to rest and everything that is good for you.
Therefore, during this phase, relaxation and recovery are recommended if possible. You can fully concentrate on your regeneration - ideally with Pilates, yoga and stretching or even with a complete break from sport.
Shortly after your period, in the follicular phase, you can usually increase your physical activity as hormone levels rise and your body has more energy. You will probably feel more active and stronger - a great time to power through! Strength training, aerobics, swimming or cardio training can be beneficial during this phase.
During the ovulation phase, the most fertile phase of the cycle, your energy level is at its highest. You can exercise, burn fat and build muscle. During this time you can go full throttle and work out with interval training, jogging, dancing, endurance sports or any other sport of your choice. The sky is the limit!
Would you like to learn more about the individual cycle phases? Here we have summarized all the information about your inner seasons: Understanding the menstrual cycle & period
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