Ever experienced PMS like bloating, cramps, fatigue or headaches, and your training program looks too much to handle?

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You ask your coach, 'I am ok to still do this program?'.

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Coach replies, 'just adjust the program to suit how you feel'.

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Expecting YOU to know how to adjust your own training program.

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Perhaps you're tired of the bloating and cravings that kick in every month, leaving you feeling emotional and unable to stay on track with your diet.

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And the only answer from coach is, 'why didn't you just stay on track!? you better adjust some things to account for the extra food'.

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Or you are doing the same workout as last week, yet you notice you are out of breath so much faster, maybe you managed to do a PB during your period even though you felt fatigue?

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And coach simply says, 'you are just having an off day, or that's great, I am going to increase your weights next week then if you can do this during your period'...

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These responses reveal a troubling truth: many coaches simply don't understand how to properly train and support their female clients.

 

They shouldn't expect YOU to know how to adjust your own program - that's their job.

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And, they should have valid answers.

 

A female specific knowledgeable coach would have:

a. already provided you with a training program that accounts for the natural fluctuations in your cycle, including recognises when you don't feel you can perform your best so you don't have to ask for adjustments. It's called weekly undulating periodisation, and while it requires more time and effort to create, it's exactly what you deserve.

b. provided the correct amount of meals and food to consume to PREVENT cravings - you aren't getting cravings due to lack of willpower. During the luteal phase, a woman's basal metabolic rate can increase by up to 20%. If your coach has you eating the same calorie-restricted diet throughout your entire cycle, you're essentially starving yourself for part of the month. No wonder your body is crying out for more energy!

c. explained that carbon dioxide decreases around 25% during this phase, increasing feelings of breathlessness, so perhaps the HIIT should have been performed last week.

d. quite a lot of women can achieve a personal best during their period, however, it doesn't mean they can do the same every week or month.

 

These are just a few examples of the complex interplay between a woman's hormones, metabolism, and fitness needs - nuances that are often overlooked in traditional training approaches.

 

At Female Specific Training, we understand these intricacies. We don't just adapt men's programs for women; we've developed an entirely new approach based on female physiology. Our method considers your unique hormonal rhythm, adjusts for metabolic changes throughout your cycle, and provides the support you need to perform at your best, every day of the month.

 

Isn't it time you worked with a coach who truly understands your female body?

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