Ovulation is a topic most of us know about but don’t fully understand, which is why we’re here to set some facts straight. Whether or not you and your partner are deciding to conceive, it’s important to understand what your body is doing and at what times, especially if getting pregnant is not in your current plans!

Recently we looked at the link between different stages of your menstrual cycle and how this might affect exercise performance.  In short? It certainly can! For those of us just brushing the dust off our running shoes or those who seriously get their money's worth from their gym membership, knowing how our body is affected physically throughout our cycle can be super helpful. (Psst! At the end of this article is a printable PDF guide to getting to know how YOUR menstrual cycle affects your exercise performance.) But what about professional athletes? Are women at a disadvantage compared to their...

At Lunette, we spend a lot of time talking about periods--can you tell we can't get enough of them?! BUT, there is so much more to your cycle than just your period, including the constant ongoing of hormonal changes that happen during your cycle. They can have big effects both mentally and physically, but how your menstrual cycle affects you when you exercise may surprise you. We dived in to articles and research and put together the What’s and Why’s of your physical journey through your cycle, as well as tips to get the most out of your exercise at...