HOW DOES THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE AFFECT PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES?
74% women reported their menstrual cycle negatively affected their active & sporting performance. 75% had never discussed their menstrual cycle with their coach 72% received no education regarding exercise and their menstrual cycle* Most of us can recall being in school and playing sports at school, and having to contend with our periods. Often starting during high school years, changing into sports gear at school, battling PMS and cramps whilst also pretending everything was fine. Even now in adult years, you can feel a difference in your pilates or yoga classes, or out for your morning run when you're menstruating, and if you're in tune with your cycle you can feel differences at all times of the month. So how do...