New Research Debunks Trendy Fitness Myth About Women’s Workouts

Recent research from McMaster University challenges the popular belief that timing resistance training to specific phases of the menstrual cycle enhances muscle growth and strength in women. The study found no significant impact of menstrual phases on muscle protein synthesis or breakdown, suggesting that female hormones likely do not influence muscle response to exercise. ScienceDaily, Health

This finding aligns with broader efforts to debunk fitness myths surrounding women’s workouts. For instance, the misconception that strength training will make women bulky has been refuted by experts, emphasizing that women’s biology naturally limits substantial muscle growth. TRX Training