Research
Metabolic adaptation
The menstrual cycle-based training group (MC) showed a significant increase in fat free mass (FFM) of 1.7 ± 1.8 kg, but this was not statistically significant (P = 0.080).
Practitioners may consider menstrual cycle-based training for potential benefits in body composition.
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no difference in MC (1.7 ± 1.8 kg, P = 0.080, ES = 0.25)
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Menstrual cycle-based undulating periodized program effects on body composition and strength in trained women: a pilot study
Salvador Vargas-Molina et al. · Science & Sports · 2022
rct · n=10Cited 13×
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