Efeitos do treinamento resistido durante o ciclo menstrual

Abstract

Resistance training for women is known to bring several benefits, such as improved health, physical and emotional well-being and strength capacity, as well as helping with the menstrual cycle. Objective: To analyze, through the evidence available in the literature, whether or not the different phases of the menstrual cycle can interfere with women's strength. Method: Indirect integrative review research carried out in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and Virtual Health Library (VHL) databases. The inclusion criteria adopted were scientific productions available in Portuguese and English, published between 2008 and 2023, and four studies were selected and included. Results: The results provide preliminary evidence that the different phases of MC may or may not modify the capacity to produce muscle strength. The use of blood flow restriction is only indicated for low-intensity exercise and in the ovulatory and luteal phases. Conclusions: The menstrual cycle plays an important role in women's active lives, since hormone levels and emotional issues can affect performance during different periods of the month. It is essential that the physical education professional is aware of the particularities of the female productive process to be able to create an appropriate periodization, involving the variations in energy, disposition, strength and endurance throughout the menstrual cycle.