Editor’s Note: Training with Your Cycle — Not Against It

For decades, the fitness world has told women to “push harder,” “train every day,” and “ignore the fluctuations.” But your hormones aren’t the enemy — they’re your built-in performance guide. This week on EnergiHack, we dive into female cyclical fitness: syncing your workouts with your hormonal phases to unlock better strength, recovery, and balance.

Your menstrual cycle isn’t just about fertility — it’s a monthly rhythm that affects energy, focus, and metabolism. During the follicular phase, estrogen rises and you naturally feel stronger, more focused, and ready for intense workouts or new personal records. The ovulatory phase brings peak power and endurance — perfect for HIIT or heavy strength training.

Then comes the luteal phase, where progesterone takes the lead. You might notice slower recovery and a dip in motivation. This is the time to lean into mobility, yoga, or lower-intensity cardio. And finally, during menstruation, the body is signaling the need for rest and renewal — active recovery, gentle walks, or breathwork can help you stay connected without burnout.

Tracking your cycle alongside data like HRV, sleep, and recovery scores from wearables can help you personalize training even further. Instead of forcing discipline, you begin to practice intelligent adaptation — a key principle of biohacking.

Remember: cyclical training isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing smarter. Your body is not linear, and your fitness shouldn’t be either.

This week, challenge the old “no days off” mindset.

Start listening — your hormones are already speaking.

Stay synced,

– The EnergiHack Team