High Intensity Health Radio With Mike Mutzel

Dr. Elly Michelle discusses the importance of tracking ovulation and using your cycle to gauge exercise volume and intensity as well as prioritizing protein for body composition. Support your Workout Sessions and Healthy Hydration with this Creatine Electrolyte Combo by MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/43suwGu Save 12% with code podcast at check out Link to Video: https://bit.ly/43suwGu ------Show Notes---------------------- 00:00 Intro 02:50 The phases of a menstrual cycle 03:50 Ovulation requires a rise in LH and a rise in estrogen.  04:50 The drop in progesterone causes the shedding of the uterine lining.  05:15 You are only fertile for a 6-day window.  06:00 Basal body temperature is an accurate method for tracking fertility. 10:00 An anovulatory cycle is when a woman does not ovulate.  11:10 Signs of ovulation  15:50 You have to ovulate to have a true period.  17:15 Unopposed estrogen is linked to gut issues.  19:30 Hormonal IUDs only have synthetic progestin.  22:45 Hormones influence your overall wellbeing,