Cycle Syncing: Optimizing Nutrition & Fitness with your Menstrual Cycle

Dr. Stephanie Estima dives into the fascinating world of women’s menstrual cycles in this live recording from the Health Optimisation Summit in London. With humour, science, and personal anecdotes, she challenges common myths about menstruation and menopause, offering actionable strategies to optimize health, fitness, and nutrition during each phase of the cycle. Dr. Stephanie breaks down the hormonal fluctuations and explains how to adapt workouts and diets to match your body’s natural rhythms, transforming these phases from frustrating to empowering. Don’t miss this empowering session—it’s time to sync with your cycle and thrive! Episode Overview: 0:00 Intro/Teaser 6:13 Female-Focused Fitness Program Fails 14:38 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle Stages 19:11 Optimizing Women's Health Through Muscle 26:01 Training for Women's Health 31:56 Training and Nutrition During Menstrual Cycle 37:07 Transitioning From Skinny to Strong 41:26 Empowering Women's Health Discussion Download Dr. Stephanie's slide deck for your reference http://drstephanieestima.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/HOS-2024-Dr.-Stephanie-Estima-Final-3.pdf -------------- NOW OPEN! EVEN BETTER! PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: Subscribe at https://estima.supercast.com/ -------------- A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors who make the show possible: CAROL BIKE This is my favourite cardio for speed drills! Five minutes and done! One of the coolest things about the CAROL Bike is that it is AI driven so it gives you custom workouts based on your very own fitness level. For a limited time, you can get $100 off a CAROL Bike. Use the code BETTER at https://carolbike.com TIMELINE Feeling tired and having no energy does not have to be your fate. Mitopure is a supplement and skin health line that helps improve energy at the level of the mitochondria so that you can continue to engage in the activities you love. Go to https://timelinenutrition.com/better and use code BETTER to get 10% off your order. COLDTURE And cold water immersion has been shown to have great success with hot flashes, balancing our stress responses. It gives a metabolic boost. It aids in muscle recovery and performance. And of course, Coldture is offering an exclusive discount. Visit https://coldture.com and use the code BETTER for $200 off of your next Coldture tub.