Nutrition 101 | Menstrual cycle/hormone health | Training like a pro | Habits for health | Name the food |
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What is protein?
This macronutrient helps your body repair cells and make new ones
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What is phases?
There are 4 of these in one 28-day cycle
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What is low intensity steady state cardio
This form of cardio is easy on the body and often recommended by coaches of Team A&M
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What is sleep
This habit is the foundation to your overall health
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What is goldfish?
This is the snack that smiles back
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What are carbohydrates?
This macronutrient is your bodies preferred source of fuel
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What is estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
These hormones are our sex hormones
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What is deadlift
This exercise works the lower body and requires you to hinge at the hips
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What is drinking water
The habit that gives you more energy, aids in digestion, and is essential for all the processes within our body
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What are egg whites?
This protein source is often eaten in the morning and best paired with toast
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What is a calorie deficit?
In order to lose fat, you must be in this
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What is luteal phase?
This phase of your cycle is when progesterone begins to rise
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What is HIIT
This form of exercise is extremely taxing on the body, and often not recommended by coaches of Team A&M
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What is fiber
Incorporating this in your diet daily is critical for digestion
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What are bananas?
This fruit is high in potassium
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What is fat?
This macronutrient is energy providing and is essential for hormone production
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What is cortisol?
This hormone is often the culprit to consistently waking up between 2 AM and 4 AM
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What is progressive overload
The method that involves gradually increasing intensity over time
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What is walking
This one habit is often considered the best form of exercise, but is often overlooked
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What is avocado toast?
This trendy breakfast while very tasty, is considered healthy to most, but low in protein.
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What is maintenance calories?
At this point, your body is eating equivalent to it's optimal output
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What is What is BBT or basal body temperature tracking?
This form of non-hormonal birth control involves a thermometer
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What is compound movements
This is a category of movements that works more than one muscle group at a time
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What is meditation
This form of stress management requires you to do absolutely nothing
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What is a potato
There was a huge famine in ireland related to this food
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