Let’s start with an overview of a ‘normal’ menstrual cycle:
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- Your menstrual cycle averages 28 days.
- The 4 weeks are split in the middle by day 14 which is when you ovulate.
- Day 1 is when your period starts.
- The first two weeks are called the follicular phase
- The second two weeks are called the luteal phase
Body Mass Index (BMI) Plus
What is your Body Mass Index and why would you use it?
Basal Metabolic Rate: Harris Benedict
The Harris Benedict method calculates how many calories you need – Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) using your age as well as weight and height.
Waist to Hip ratio (WTH)
An important guide your health is Waist to Hip ratio.
Exercise Heart Rate Zones
Use your resting heart rate and your age to calculate your heart rate zones for exercising
Samantha Valand is a Pilates teacher, Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer. Who helps women fall in love with exercising again after the menopause. You can find some inspiration over on the blog Samatha has a free newsletter and a fun way to sign up is through my 'Elements of Exercise | Post menopause Quiz' which help you figure out what type of fitness focus to set next using Elements of Exercise framework