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Rakul Preet Singh says sync workouts to menstrual cycle
Actor Rakul Preet Singh has urged women to adjust their workouts according to their menstrual cycle, a practice called cycle syncing. Speaking on The Ranveer Show, she said changing hormone levels through…
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Actor Rakul Preet Singh has urged women to adjust their workouts according to their menstrual cycle, a practice called cycle syncing. Speaking on The Ranveer Show, she said changing hormone levels through the month affect energy, mood, strength and recovery. Times Now reports that the idea is to match exercise intensity to how the body feels during each phase, gentle movement during menstruation, higher intensity around ovulation, and recovery focus in the luteal phase.
The article notes that scientific evidence for rigid phase-specific workouts is limited. Experts instead recommend using individual symptoms and energy as a guide. Light to moderate exercise during periods can help reduce cramps and improve mood, but rest days are fine when fatigue or pain is significant. Nutrition and hydration also play a key role.
The Indian Opinion
Two opposing narratives are emerging around cycle syncing: one sells it as a strict hormonal calendar women must follow, the other dismisses it as unscientific. Both miss the point. The article itself says evidence for fixed phase-workouts is thin, but listening to your body is common sense. No woman needs a celebrity or a tracker to tell her she feels low on day one of her period. The real test will be whether this trend makes women feel freer to adjust exercise without guilt, not whether they buy another app.
Source: timesnownews.com
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