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Ladies, WE ARE NOT MEN! Our body does not function like a MAN, we go through our monthly menstrual cycle, hence our hormones go up and down almost every week. Don’t expect to TRAIN LIKE A MAN! Don’t feel bad when you can’t push as hard on certain days but that also doesn’t mean you should just sit back and do nothing.

WATCH this video through to understand the Menstrual Cycle and how we women CAN adjust our exercise routine and also food intake to match our body’s internal rhythms and even help with weight loss.

Joanna Soh is a certified Personal Trainer (ACE), Women’s Fitness Specialist (NASM) and Nutrition Coach (VN), with over 8 years experience.

Link to 28-Day Workout Plan According to Menstrual Cycle: http://joannasoh.com/fitness/fitness-plans/workout-plan-to-train-according-to-your-menstrual-cycle

Period & Exercising: Everything You Need to Know

Healthy Ways to Overcome Period Cravings

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In general, the menstrual cycle occurs in two phases. On average, it’s a 28-day cycle.

1) FOLLICULAR Phase – Day 1 to Day 14
– Go hard! Do high intensity workouts, lift heavy and perform total body strength training.
– Your body is more tolerant to pain and muscles recover quicker.
– Your body uses Carbs as its main source of fuel.
– You can increase your carb intake slightly especially after an intense workout.

2) LUTEAL Phase – Day 14 to Day 28
– I like to call this phase the “roller coaster” phase.
– this is when all the PMS symptoms start to hit: you might crave for sugar or high fat food, you have bigger appetite, you feel sluggish, you have trouble sleeping, your body retains more water, you feel bloated and you might suffer from mild cramps too.
– Your body turns to FAT AS FUEL instead of carbs.
– Good news, your body is now burning FAT rather than carbs or glycogen. Focus on steady pace cardio to get the most out of your workout.
– This is also when the muscle breakdown increases, hence it takes longer for you to recover from your workout. So choose moderation workout that’s less intense.
– You might lose your motivation BUT power through your workout, as much as possible, eat well and you WILL feel better.

We are all very different and it takes time to really understand your body. If you have this knowledge, you’re able to take advantage of the hormonal benefits and overcome the challenges by adjusting and changing your workout routine and also food intake.

Again, remember this is a guideline as there is very limited research in regards to training with your menstrual cycle. Give it a try, make changes and see what works for you.

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Daily Beetle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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♥ Total Body Yoga combining High Intensity Intervals to burn fat, stretch out and lose weight. Snap & Share pictures of your progress. Tag us @JoannaSohOfficial @NikaKaran #JSohActive #HERNetwork
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“We aim to offer you meaningful health and fitness content that will continue to guide you through your fitness journey.

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Polish-bred and Malaysia-based Nika Karan, is a holistic health coach & yoga teacher. As a busy entrepreneur and mum of 2 boys, she’s on a mission to teach other mums how to get in the best shape of their lives while eating better, cooking faster and exercising smarter. You can find more info about Nika’s signature transformation programs at https://www.nikakaran.com

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Exercise Sequence:
– Mindful Warmup
– Sun Salutations (5 reps)
– HIIT Mountain Climbers
– HIIT Lunges With a Kick
– HIIT Squat Jumps
– HIIT Leg Raises
– Deep Stretches
– Child’s pose

Total Workout Time: 27 minutes
Best Results: Do this sequence 3 – 4 times weekly for a deep stretch and to burn fat.

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SUBSCRIBE for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/joannasohofficial RICE is easy to cook, it’s versatile and it can be very healthy. Here are 3 really simple rice recipes, which can be made ahead and to help you stay FIT.

Make them, snap pictures and tag me @JoannaSohOfficial #JSohRecipes

Joanna Soh is a certified Personal Trainer (ACE), Women’s Fitness Specialist (NASM) and Nutrition Coach (VN), with over 8 years of experience.

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WILD RICE & BEAN SALAD (serves 2)
Ingredients:
1. 1 cup Cooked and Chilled Wild Rice – 216Cals
*You can use another other rice of your choice
2. ½ Red Bell Pepper, diced – 19Cals
3. ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved – 14Cals
4. 1 Small Onion, diced – 28Cals
5. ¼ cup Corn – 33Cals
6. ¼ cup Cucumber, diced – 4Cals
7. ¼ cup Olives, halved – 40Cals
8. ½ can Beans, rinsed and drained – 108Cals

Dressing:
1. 3 tbsps. Lemon Juice – 9Cals
2. 1 tbsp. Olive Oil – 119Cals
3. ½ tsp. Maple Syrup – 10Cals
4. ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika – 4Cals
5. ¼ tsp. Cumin Powder – 4Cals
6. ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder – 2Cals
7. Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Total Calories: 610Cals / 2 = 305Cals

305Cals per serving

ONE POT FISH & RICE SOUP (serves 3)
Ingredients:
1. 4 cups Chicken / Fish / Vegetable Broth – 48Cals
2. 400g Dory Fish Fillet – 410Cals
*or any other fish of your choice
3. ½ cup Uncooked Rice, rinsed – 286Cals
4. ½ can Beans, rinsed and drained – 189Cals
5. ½ can Diced Tomatoes – 53Cals
6. ½ cup Corn – 66Cals
7. 1 tsp. Cumin Powder – 8Cals
8. 1 tsp. Garlic Powder – 10Cals
9. 1 tsp. Cayenne Powder– 6Cals
10. 1 tsp. Mixed Herbs – 6cals
11. 1 tsp. Salt

361Cals, 28g protein per serving

STUFFED BELL PEPPER RICE (serves 3)
Ingredients:
1. 3 Large Bell Peppers -111Cals
2. 1 Potato – 163Cals
3. 2 Carrots -50Cals
4. Fish and Rice Soup from the previous recipe

288Cals per serving

TRY THE RECIPES & LET ME KNOW WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE!
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