Some weeks, your workouts feel strong, focused, and almost easy. Other weeks, the same routine feels heavier, slower, and harder to recover from. It’s frustrating when it feels inconsistent, especially when your effort hasn’t changed. But here’s what most people overlook: Your body is not meant to perform the same way every week. If you have a menstrual cycle, your hormones are constantly shifting. Those shifts directly affect your strength, energy, and recovery. Once you und