Cycle-Syncing Exercise Trend Lacks Scientific Backing, Experts Say

Women are increasingly practicing to change their exercise style and intensity according to their menstrual cycle, which has become very popular on social media recently. According to this concept called 'cycle-syncing', exercise schedules are made keeping in mind the potential changes in the body's energy, strength, and endurance during different phases of menstruation. Thousands of videos related to this have been published on TikTok and Instagram. Research shows that Google searches for 'cycle-syncing' have increased by 740 percent since 2022 and there are more than 55,000 videos related to this hashtag on TikTok. The plans broadcast on social media generally divide the menstrual cycle into four phases. It is suggested to do light exercise during menstruation, then gradually increase the intensity of exercise during the 'follicular' phase, exert strong force during ovulation or practice at high intensity, and then reduce the intensity again during the 'luteal' phase. However, according to experts, there is not enough scientific evidence to support the claim that exercise should be done according to such specific phases.

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