Menstrual cycle effects on strength gains: debunking the myths with Lauren Colenso-Semple

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/current-evidence-87302657 🏋️‍♀️We observe lately an increase in the number of coaches providing "training synced in with the cycle" for their female clients. These coaches claim that tailoring workouts to the different phases of the menstrual cycle can optimize training and overall performance. But is there a solid scientific evidence to support this approach?To explore this subject further, I have the privilege to interview Lauren Colenso-Semple. Lauren is a brilliant exercise scientist, currently pursuing her PhD at McMaster University. Lauren's professional experience encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including psychology, nutrition, and weightlifting coaching. With her strong passion for advancing research in sports, Lauren recently led a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on the influence of the menstrual cycle on acute and long-term resistance training gains.Enjoy!Original research paper:Colenso-Semple LM, D'Souza AC, Elliott-Sale KJ, Phillips SM. Current evidence shows no influence of women's menstrual cycle phase on acute strength performance or adaptations to resistance exercise training. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 2023 Mar 23;5:1054542. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2023.1054542/full Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Lauren Colenso-Semple:https://www.instagram.com/drlaurencs1Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

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