Your Strongest Self

How to Use Cycle Tracking to Guide Your Workouts and Prevent Pain Flare-ups

January 25, 2023 Dr. Sam Chernak, DPT Episode 27
How to Use Cycle Tracking to Guide Your Workouts and Prevent Pain Flare-ups
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Your Strongest Self
How to Use Cycle Tracking to Guide Your Workouts and Prevent Pain Flare-ups
Jan 25, 2023 Episode 27
Dr. Sam Chernak, DPT

Most of us track our menstrual cycles so we don’t get stuck on a 4-hour plane ride without tampons. But have you ever tried planning your workouts around your cycle to get maximum benefits? Or planning your business tasks based on what phase you’re in to take advantage of your energy levels? 

Cycle tracking can also be an incredible tool to prevent pain flare-ups so you can consistently get back to those hard, sweaty, athletic workouts you love to do!

In this episode you’ll hear:

  • Why you should plan your workouts around your menstrual cycle
  • How tracking can help you prevent pain flare-ups when working out
  • Exercise recommendations for each phase and why that’s important
  • What exactly to track and how
  • Specific tools to help you track your cycle


Join my email list to get the deets on my upcoming FREE workshop, “How To Get Back to High Impact Workouts Without F*cking Up Your Back”  https://drsamchernak.ck.page/6d1d62d5e5 

Learn more about working with me: https://www.drsamchernak.com/work-with-me 

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamchernak/


Tools mentioned in the episode:

Cycle tracking apps: Flo, Clue, Stardust

Kate Northrup Do Less Planner: https://shop.theorigincompany.co/ 


Show Notes

Most of us track our menstrual cycles so we don’t get stuck on a 4-hour plane ride without tampons. But have you ever tried planning your workouts around your cycle to get maximum benefits? Or planning your business tasks based on what phase you’re in to take advantage of your energy levels? 

Cycle tracking can also be an incredible tool to prevent pain flare-ups so you can consistently get back to those hard, sweaty, athletic workouts you love to do!

In this episode you’ll hear:

  • Why you should plan your workouts around your menstrual cycle
  • How tracking can help you prevent pain flare-ups when working out
  • Exercise recommendations for each phase and why that’s important
  • What exactly to track and how
  • Specific tools to help you track your cycle


Join my email list to get the deets on my upcoming FREE workshop, “How To Get Back to High Impact Workouts Without F*cking Up Your Back”  https://drsamchernak.ck.page/6d1d62d5e5 

Learn more about working with me: https://www.drsamchernak.com/work-with-me 

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamchernak/


Tools mentioned in the episode:

Cycle tracking apps: Flo, Clue, Stardust

Kate Northrup Do Less Planner: https://shop.theorigincompany.co/