It’s almost without a doubt that your period has impacted your workout routine in some capacity. Perhaps you were someone who skipped P.E. because of the pain of bleeding or embarrassment in the changing rooms. Maybe now you notice there are moments in your cycle when finding the motivation to exercise is - no exaggeration - impossible.
But have you ever thought about the inverse relationship between periods and sports? That is, how does your workout routine impact your cycle? If not, now might be the time, as it’s thought that 26% of women who exercise lose their periods or have irregular menstrual cycles. That’s according to The Female Health Report 2023, a survey by Project RED-S and Kyniska Advocacy, which found the prevalence is higher in recreational exercisers than competitive or pro athletes.
