There is something to be said about the endorphin hit when pressing “Book” on that new fitness class you’ve been preparing yourself mentally to try for a few weeks (okay…maybe a few months…anyone else?!?). The psychology of trying something new is truly fascinating.
On a personal note, I find that it’s almost as if I need to have done the emotional and mental work of being at the same vibration as the studio or class I’d like to try. I find that the deeper I go into my own personal development journey, I unlock new levels of the fitness video game. Often times this means using a service like ClassPass to switch things up in my routine and get to the next level (here’s a coupon code to try ClassPass out yourself!).
When it comes to timing with our menstrual cycle, we can approach syncing our fitness in a few different ways. For example, for me, if the fitness class is something I am interested in from a social point of view (e.g. making new friends in my neighbourhood), then I schedule it close to when I am ovulating. If I’d like to try the new class to release emotions or have some quiet time to meditate, I usually book it during PMS. In this way, the best time in our cycle to try a new fitness class is based on our desire or intention.
Hi & Sat Sri Akal, I’m ਤਕਦੀਰ ਕੌਰ Dr. Taq Kaur Bhandal, the CEO of I’m With Periods. To learn from me, enroll in my online courses for women and our boyfriends or get a copy of my book Self-Care Down There. I am physically based in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Mi’kmaq Treaty Territories. I was born and raised on the west coast of Canada close to Vancouver, British Columbia. My ancestors and family are from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. I’m passionate about long walks in the forest with my fiancé and dog, and reading rom-coms in the bath.