Menstrual
Approx. days 1 to 5 (varies, up to 8 days)
Your period starts as hormone levels drop. How this feels at training is different for every athlete. Some train through it with no issues. Others need to pull back on intensity. EVOQ helps you track your own experience so you and your coach can make smarter decisions together.
Follicular
Day 1 to ovulation (the most variable phase, typically 10 to 16 days)
This is the most variable phase and looks different for every person. As oestrogen rises, many athletes notice their energy and motivation starting to build. It is often a phase where training feels more manageable and progress comes more easily, though this varies between individuals.
Ovulatory
A brief window around the LH surge (approx. 36 to 44 hours)
Ovulation is a short window, not several days. Research has found that ligaments may become slightly more flexible around this time, which is something female athletes and coaches should be aware of when it comes to injury risk, particularly around the knee. EVOQ surfaces this information so your training can account for it.
Luteal
Post-ovulation to next period (the most consistent phase, approx. 14 days)
This phase is the most consistent across athletes and typically lasts around 14 days. Progesterone rises after ovulation and many athletes notice their energy and recovery starting to shift toward the end of this phase. Knowing where you are in your luteal phase can help you and your coach plan training loads more effectively.