This phase is characterised with an increased pain tolerance and greater endurance. Strength or resistance training and steady state cardio are great ways to train during this phase.

Understanding your cycle can be beneficial as it is important to work with your physiology rather than against it. Your luteal phase is right before your period begins and your metabolism is burning at its fastest. You may recognise this phase when, no matter what you do, your body fights to see any kind of progress from training. Your serotonin production is lower and with this you’ll notice a poor mood and increased irritability…