When I’m doing women’s talks, one of the key points I always make is that you should be telling your coach when you have your period, because guess what? It matters! So, over at Nylon, I was super stoked to get to dive into the whys/hows of what your body is up to throughout the month, and—maybe more importantly—what you can do about it to get the most out of your training. SO important. Do me a favor and give this a read—and share with your training buddies (and tell your coach how you’re doing).

Click to read: How Your Period Affects Your Exercise Schedule—And What To Do About It

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