https://trycyclefit.com/blog CycleFit is the iOS app that syncs your workouts with your menstrual cycle. Train smarter, recover better, and use your hormones to your advantage. en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://trycyclefit.com/favicon.svg https://trycyclefit.com https://trycyclefit.com/blog/cortisol-and-your-cycle https://trycyclefit.com/blog/cortisol-and-your-cycle Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cortisol shapes your cycle, and your cycle shapes how your body handles cortisol. Here's the science of the loop, plus a training playbook that keeps your stress hormones in balance. Science app.cyclefit@gmail.com (Dr. Maya Reynolds, PhD) Dr. Maya Reynolds, PhD https://trycyclefit.com/blog/best-period-tracker-apps-fitness https://trycyclefit.com/blog/best-period-tracker-apps-fitness Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT We tested every major period tracker app against five criteria for women who train. Here's how CycleFit, Clue, Flo, WHOOP, Sweat, and Apple Fitness+ actually stack up. 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Health app.cyclefit@gmail.com (Dr. Maya Reynolds, PhD) Dr. Maya Reynolds, PhD https://trycyclefit.com/blog/hormonal-birth-control-and-fitness https://trycyclefit.com/blog/hormonal-birth-control-and-fitness Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Does cycle syncing work if you're on the pill, the implant, or a hormonal IUD? Here's how each contraceptive method affects training, and what to do about it. Health app.cyclefit@gmail.com (Dr. Maya Reynolds, PhD) Dr. Maya Reynolds, PhD https://trycyclefit.com/blog/cycle-syncing-workouts https://trycyclefit.com/blog/cycle-syncing-workouts Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how to sync your workouts to your menstrual cycle. Phase-by-phase training, science, and a practical week-by-week plan. 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Here's how to use your ovulation window for the biggest PRs of your cycle, plus the one risk to watch. Phases app.cyclefit@gmail.com (Dr. Maya Reynolds, PhD) Dr. Maya Reynolds, PhD https://trycyclefit.com/blog/working-out-on-your-period https://trycyclefit.com/blog/working-out-on-your-period Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Yes, you can exercise on your period, but not the way you usually do. Here's a day-by-day playbook for the menstrual phase, backed by sports medicine research. Health app.cyclefit@gmail.com (Dr. Maya Reynolds, PhD) Dr. Maya Reynolds, PhD https://trycyclefit.com/blog/menstrual-cycle-fitness-guide https://trycyclefit.com/blog/menstrual-cycle-fitness-guide Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How estrogen and progesterone shape your strength, endurance, and recovery, plus the best app to track it all. Science app.cyclefit@gmail.com (Dr. Maya Reynolds, PhD) Dr. Maya Reynolds, PhD https://trycyclefit.com/blog/cycle-syncing-nutrition https://trycyclefit.com/blog/cycle-syncing-nutrition Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Your hormones change how you burn fuel, store carbs, and crave food. This phase-by-phase nutrition guide makes your meals work with your cycle, not against it. Nutrition app.cyclefit@gmail.com (Camille Laurent, RD) Camille Laurent, RD