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Your menstrual cycle isn’t just a period, then nothing, then another period. It’s a hormone-driven cycle that breaks down into four phases: Menstruation The menstruation phase starts on the first day of your period and it can last up to 7 days, but it’s usually shorter than that. Depending on your cycle, you can expect [...] The post The Four Phases of the Menstrual...

Nuts are the ideal food for fitness fanatics, and there’s a wide selection to choose from. Keep reading to find out more about these miniature powerhouses. Macadamia nuts Macadamia nuts originate from eastern Australia, where they grow on trees which reach up to 18 meters in height. Their calorie content is similarly high. Macadamias weigh in at [...] The post Nuts For Nuts: 10 Types and...

By Firstbeat VO2 max is the metric that describes your cardiorespiratory fitness and aerobic performance capacity. It is closely tied to your ability to sustain performance for longer periods of time. This makes thinking about performance capacity in terms of VO2 max very attractive to cyclists, runners, triathletes and other endurance athletes, who often rely [...] The post What Every Cyclist Should Know –...