During the first half of your cycle—the follicular and ovulatory phases—your energy is high. This is when the high-impact, challenging activities feel easiest—things like running, kickboxing, weight lifting, and spinning. But during the second half of your cycle—the luteal and menstrual phases—your energy ever so slightly shifts and turns slightly inward. This is the time to sign up for yoga and Pilates classes, spend a while at a consistent clip on the elliptical, or do other kinds of light cardio exercise, such as walking or riding your bike. You may find that you’re too restless to make it
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