Redphoenixstrengthtraining

Strong mums. Busy mums. Tired mums. Determined mums. Inspiring mums. 💪💐

Today we celebrate the women who somehow do it all, while still showing up for their families, their work, and themselves.

To every mum making time for her health, pushing through the hard days, and setting an incredible example for the next generation 🥰 we see you, and we’re proud of you.

Thank you for your strength, resilience, and love every single day ❤️

Happy Mother’s Day 😍

That week before your period?
It’s not just “in your head”.. it’s your physiology.

In the luteal phase (the 7–10 days before your period), hormones shift in a way that can directly impact your training:

• Higher progesterone → increased fatigue + slower recovery

• Slightly higher body temperature → workouts feel harder

• Reduced insulin sensitivity → energy dips + stronger cravings

• Changes in coordination + focus → lifts may feel “off”

So if your strength feels inconsistent, your motivation drops, or your usual weights suddenly feel heavier… there’s a reason.

What to do instead of pushing harder:

• Adjust intensity...not every session needs to be max effort
• Focus on technique, tempo, and control
• Add a longer warm-up to feel more “switched on”
• Prioritise sleep, hydration, and fueling your body properly
• Be flexible.. swap sessions if needed

This phase isn’t for proving how hard you can push. It’s for training smart so you can stay consistent.

Because long-term progress isn’t built on perfect weeks... It’s built on understanding your body and working with it, not against it.