Cycle Syncing for Strength Gains

You’ve probably heard of cycle syncing—but did you know it can actually improve your strength gains and protect your energy?

When you sync your workouts to your hormone fluctuations, you stop fighting your body and start working with it. That means better results, fewer crashes, and more consistency.

What’s Happening Hormone-Wise

• Follicular Phase (Days 6–14): Estrogen rises = better energy, strength, recovery

• Ovulation (Around Day 14): Peak estrogen/testosterone = great for max lifts or PRs

• Luteal Phase (Days 15–28): Progesterone rises, energy drops—back off volume/intensity

• Menstrual Phase (Days 1–5): Energy varies—gentle strength, mobility, or rest

How to Adjust Your Training

• Follicular Phase: Push harder, try new lifts, lift heavy

• Ovulation: Go for intensity—heavy lifts, challenging conditioning

• Luteal Phase: Shift to full-body workouts, moderate reps, longer rest

• Menstrual Phase: If energy is low, walk or stretch; if not, go easy on the barbell

Benefits of Cycle Syncing

• Prevents burnout and hormone-related crashes

• Optimizes progress while respecting recovery

• Encourages listening to your body vs. forcing a fixed plan

No, this isn’t about working less. It’s about working with your physiology to get more out of your training.

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To strength, science, and success,
Keri Walter
Founder, Built for Her

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