#91: How to utilize cycle syncing while still keeping your workouts effective
12/08/22 • 23 min
Cycle syncing is very popular right now. On the one hand, we love that it encourages you to step away from the constant torturous workouts and vary your intensity based on how you're feeling. There is not a lot of research on the effectiveness of cycle syncing, but Dr. Shannon and Dr. Payton share their thoughts, and how to use cycle syncing to keep your body balanced.
0:00: Introduction
1:56: What is cycle synching?
4:00: Why we like this trend
6:42: Is it cycle synching that’s balancing your hormones?
8:23: Muscle effects on hormones
10:24: Misconceptions about gaining muscle
12:30: Can you gain muscle while following typical cycle synching model?
15:02: Using trackers for cycle synching
19:10: Using Evlo while cycle synching
To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.
Cycle syncing is very popular right now. On the one hand, we love that it encourages you to step away from the constant torturous workouts and vary your intensity based on how you're feeling. There is not a lot of research on the effectiveness of cycle syncing, but Dr. Shannon and Dr. Payton share their thoughts, and how to use cycle syncing to keep your body balanced.
0:00: Introduction
1:56: What is cycle synching?
4:00: Why we like this trend
6:42: Is it cycle synching that’s balancing your hormones?
8:23: Muscle effects on hormones
10:24: Misconceptions about gaining muscle
12:30: Can you gain muscle while following typical cycle synching model?
15:02: Using trackers for cycle synching
19:10: Using Evlo while cycle synching
To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.
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14:38: Tips for exercise selection
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35:14: Tips for nutrition
36:35: Tips for recovery
39:56: Summary
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