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Yana Tymoshenko

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October 8, 2025

Why Women Should Train Differently: Understanding Your Hormones and Fitness

Women are not small men. Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol impact everything from energy and recovery to strength and fat loss. Yet most training plans don’t take these hormonal shifts into account. At Fit Haus, we do things differently.

We believe in training smarter—not harder—based on your physiology, cycle, and goals.

1. Your Hormones Shift Throughout the Month

From increased strength and energy in the follicular phase to heightened fatigue and inflammation in the luteal phase, your body needs different things throughout your cycle. Understanding this helps you align your workouts for better results and fewer crashes.

2. What Happens If You Ignore Hormonal Fluctuations?

Pushing through high-intensity sessions when your body is already inflamed or exhausted can lead to burnout, plateau, or injury. It’s not about being weak—it’s about being smart.

3. Our Approach at Fit Haus

We take a holistic approach to training women. That means:

  • Honoring recovery when you need it
  • Pushing performance when your body is primed
  • Educating you on how your cycle affects your strength, endurance, and mindset

Whether you're in your 20s or navigating perimenopause, our coaches can help tailor your training for your current hormonal season.

4. You Deserve a Plan That Works With Your Body

Training in sync with your hormones leads to:

  • More consistent energy
  • Better fat loss and muscle gains
  • Improved mood and confidence
  • Fewer injuries and more sustainable progress

At Fit Haus, we train women like women.
You’ll never be handed a one-size-fits-all plan. We teach you how to move, fuel, and recover in a way that works with your body—not against it.

Call/text us at 815-201-2444 or visit www.fithausfrankfort.com to learn more.

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