How to Tell If Your Workout Is Hurting Your Hormones

19/08/2025 17 min
How to Tell If Your Workout Is Hurting Your Hormones

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Our workouts can either help our hormones thrive or drive them into dysfunction, with key signals revealing whether your training is supporting or sabotaging your health.• Signs your hormones are suffering include poor sleep, low libido, missing periods, and chronic soreness• Tracking devices like Whoop, Oura Ring or Garmin can help monitor recovery through heart rate, HRV and sleep quality • Cycle syncing involves adjusting workout intensity based on menstrual phases - heavier loads during follicular phase, more restorative during luteal• Training fasted can negatively impact stress hormones and recovery• Excessive cardio, training to failure, and no rest days are particularly harmful for hormonal health• Recovery techniques like contrast therapy, red light therapy and cold plunge can support hormone balance• Focus on quality movements with intention rather than constantly chasing soreness or sweat• Sustainable fitness means listening to your body's signals rather than pushing through exhaustion• Measure progress through energy levels, sleep quality and overall wellbeing, not just aestheticsI'm here to help women find and heal the root cause of their hormone and gut imbalances so they can have sustained energy and feel their best. Share and review this episode—your support means the world to me!Podcast InstagramBehind the Scenes with HadsBecome Hot & Healthy with HadsLearn more about Hads