Impact of Menstrual Cycle-Based Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Performance in Female Athletes

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

60

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

November 1, 2024

Primary Completion Date

July 1, 2025

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2027

Conditions
Menstrual CycleResistance TrainingNeuromuscular FunctionFemale AthleteWomen HealthOral Contraceptive PillMuscle StrenghtHormonesPeriodized Training
Interventions
OTHER

Resistance periodized training program (N-PF)

"This intervention consists of a 13-week structured resistance training program tailored to align with the natural menstrual cycle, focusing on intensified training during the follicular phase. Participants perform two resistance training sessions per week, each lasting 90 minutes, with intensity modulated based on the participant's menstrual phase.~Intensity Modulation:~Follicular Phase (Days 1-14): Training sessions are performed at a higher training load during both early and late follicular phases. The increased intensity leverages higher estrogen levels, which may support greater muscle strength and recovery during this phase.~Luteal Phase (Days 15-28): Training sessions are conducted at a lower training load during both early and late luteal phases to accommodate the hormonal shifts associated with elevated progesterone."

OTHER

Resistance peioridized training program (N-PL)

"This intervention consists of a 13-week structured resistance training program tailored to align with the natural menstrual cycle, focusing on intensified training during the luteal phase. Participants perform two resistance training sessions per week, each lasting 90 minutes, with intensity modulated according to the participant's menstrual phase.~Intensity Modulation:~Follicular Phase (Days 1-14): Training sessions are conducted at a lower training load during both early and late follicular phases to accommodate the hormonal environment of this phase.~Luteal Phase (Days 15-28): Training sessions are performed at a higher training load during both early and late luteal phases. The increased intensity leverages the hormonal environment associated with elevated progesterone, which may affect muscle endurance and neuromuscular adaptations during this phase."

OTHER

Continuous resistance training program (C)

"This intervention consists of a 13-week structured resistance training program with a continuous training intensity maintained throughout the menstrual cycle. Participants perform two resistance training sessions per week, each lasting 90 minutes, with a consistent training load applied across all phases.~Intensity Modulation:~All Phases: Training sessions are conducted at a steady training load regardless of menstrual phase. This continuous approach is designed to provide a baseline for assessing neuromuscular adaptations without the influence of phase-specific intensity adjustments."

Trial Locations (1)

97430

RECRUITING

Laboratoire IRISSE (Université de La Réunion), Le Tampon

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Physio Formation

UNKNOWN

lead

Universite de La Reunion

OTHER