Does a menstrual cycle phase-based approach to fitness and nutrition improve outcomes for women? A study of 28 wellness users.

A growing number of women are expressing interest in what is sometimes referred to as cycle syncing, which is a practice wherein women adjust their exercise and nutrition across the menstrual cycle in ways that accommodate the body’s changing hormonal states. Despite growing interest in this practice, there is little research examining whether taking a cycle-informed approach to health and wellness has an impact on outcomes that women care about, including mood, body image, fitness goals, health, and overall wellness. The current project was designed to address these gaps by examining the impact of taking a cycle-based approach to nutrition and exercise on these outcomes in a sample of women who are users of the 28 Wellness Cycle Based Wellness application. In particular, we examined whether using the cycle-based nutrition and fitness guidance offered by the 28 app leads to improvements in women’s mental and physical health. Results seek to provide important insights into the potential benefits (or lack thereof) women may appearance by adopting a cycle-based wellness approach to fitness and nutrition.