On this week’s podcast, we’re talking about how hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle produce highly individual physiological responses that affect training and sleep needs. We have launched a new feature in the WHOOP app – menstrual cycle coaching – which provides personalized sleep and strain recommendations to those who menstruate based on where the ... Show More
Jun 2025
The Latest Insights On Menstrual Cycle Research For Active Women | With Kelly McNulty
If the menstrual cycle affects everything from strength to sleep, why are we ignoring it in sport? In this episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace, a women’s health nutritionist, sits down with researcher Kelly McNulty to discuss the challenges of researching female p ... Show More
50m 28s
Jul 2025
Hormones, Hype & High Performance: The Menstrual Cycle in Sport
In this episode, we dive into the intersection of the menstrual cycle and athletic performance—a topic often surrounded by strong opinions but surprisingly limited evidence. Joined by Dr Kelly McNulty, researcher and practitioner, and Sarah Massey, experienced coach, we break dow ... Show More
1h 36m
Dec 2024
Female Training and Exercise Protocols with Dr. Stacy Sims
<p>Today I’m speaking with Dr. Stacy Sims, a leading expert in exercise physiology and nutrition science, to delve into the unique physiological differences between men and women. In this episode, we explore how the menstrual cycle impacts women’s training and performance, and th ... Show More
54m 20s
Aug 2020
Georgie Bruinvels | Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Personal Trainer
The menstrual cycle is pretty low on our list of go-to topics to discuss at the gym. Georgie Bruinvels PhD, a research scientist at Orreco, is trying to change that. She believes it can serve as a guide for planning how you train, eat and recover to get more out of all three. On ... Show More
32m 59s
May 2025
Women’s Training & The Menstrual Cycle: What the Science Actually Says | Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD
In today's episode, I had the chance to speak to muscle physiology researcher and science communicator Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple. Together, we unpack the common claims around hormones and training—from whether you should change your workouts based on your cycle, to the real effec ... Show More
1h 24m
<p><br></p><p>This episode is a must for all women, or coaches of women. Have you ever wondered:</p><br><p><em>Should you make dietary changes around the menstrual cycle?</em></p><br><p><em>Do women need additional calories during this time?</em></p><br><p>Today, I am joined by < ... Show More
