The Truth About Women, HIIT & Hormones

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been hailed as the best way to burn fat fast. But is it the best option for you, right now? Especially if you're dealing with hormone fluctuations or burnout?

Let’s talk about the hormone-HIIT connection—and how to tailor it to work for your body, not against it.

What to Do:

• Track how you feel after your workouts. Energized = good. Drained or wired but tired = dial it down.

• Cycle your HIIT. During the first half of your cycle or low-stress weeks, go for it. In luteal phase or high-stress times, pull back.

• Swap in hormone-friendly alternatives like kettlebell complexes, rucking, or incline treadmill walks.

Signs You May Be Overdoing It:

• You’re not sleeping well

• You’re gaining fat despite working out more

• You feel edgy, anxious, or flat

• You have zero desire to work out

HIIT can work with your hormones, but only if you're listening to your body and adjusting your intensity accordingly.

Quick Tip:

Try replacing one HIIT session this week with a long walk outside and see how your body (and mood) respond.

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

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