🌸 Cycle Syncing Education – Overview
Cycle syncing is the practice of aligning your lifestyle—nutrition, exercise, work, and self-care—with the four phases of the menstrual cycle. The goal is to work with your body’s hormonal shifts instead of against them, to boost energy, productivity, and overall well-being.
🔄 The Four Phases of the Cycle
Menstrual Phase (Day 1–5)
Hormones: Low estrogen & progesterone
Body Needs: Rest, reflection, iron-rich foods
Best Work: Planning, journaling, slowing down
Movement: Gentle yoga, stretching, walking
Follicular Phase (Day 6–13)
Hormones: Rising estrogen
Body Needs: Fresh, light foods, new ideas
Best Work: Brainstorming, starting projects
Movement: Cardio, strength training, trying new workouts
Ovulatory Phase (Day 14–16)
Hormones: Peak estrogen, LH surge
Body Needs: Protein-rich foods, social connection
Best Work: Presentations, networking, collaboration
Movement: High-intensity workouts, group fitness
Luteal Phase (Day 17–28)
Hormones: Progesterone rises, then drops
Body Needs: Warm, grounding foods, stress relief
Best Work: Deep focus, completing projects
Movement: Strength training, pilates, slower workouts toward end