While social media touts the benefits of hormonal fitness, we explore the science behind cycle syncing and how the L.A.

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Learn how to work *with* your body's hormonal rhythm—instead of against it. Medically reviewed by Vivek Cherian, MD Fact checked by Haley Mades If you’ve been tracking your period for years, you can ...

Cycle syncing is having a major moment in the fitness industry right now. (Search “cycle syncing workouts” on TikTok, and you’ll be served an eye-popping 14.7 million results!) If you’re not familiar ...

Ashley Sondergaard has been cycle syncing for about six years. It started when she was preparing for a second pregnancy. But it's evolved into a lifestyle. She aligns her exercise plan to her ...

The concept of aligning workouts with menstrual cycle phases has captured widespread attention in fitness communities, accumulating millions of views across social media platforms. This approach, ...

Is it that time of the month? The one where your heating pad becomes your best friend and the thought of working out feels like a joke? We’ve all been there. But here’s the plot twist: moving your ...

Cycle syncing has become an increasingly popular practice among women who want to work with their bodies rather than against ...

The different phases of the menstrual cycle have fluctuating hormones that impact mood, energy, nutrition intake and more. Here's what to know. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus ...

In a wellness world pivoting from hacks to habits, cycle syncing has evolved beyond fertility tracking. It’s now a core strategy in longevity, hormone balance, and performance optimization. But the ...

If you get a period, you may have noticed that your body feels…different…at various points in your monthly cycle. Some days, you might feel charged up and ready ...