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Article

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The purpose of this scientific research was to examine the holistic health practice of women’s cycle syncing utilizing an in-depth analysis scope of non-pharmacological practices to prevent osteosarcopenia. Osteosarcopenia is the duplicate diagnosis of osteoporosis, low bone mineral density, and sarcopenia, low muscle mass, co-existing together. Cycle syncing is a media-popularized women’ reproductive health practice promoting to balance and regulate hormonal cycles holistically. This practice causes concern for fitness professionals because each menstrual cycle phase is treated differently regarding exercise and nutrition intake, which directly impacts energy levels, hormonal peaks, and overall bodily function in women. The focus of this research examines the exercise component of cycle syncing, and the implications this holistic health program serves compared to use of a consistent resistance training program for the goal of reducing osteosarcopenia in women. Routine weightlifting is an accessible practice to improve bone mineral density and cross-sectional muscle mass in women at any age and from either general or special populations. Considerations for training programs of special populations included women experiencing amenorrhea, post-menopause, or those utilizing hormonal birth control. Peer-reviewed journals, evidence-based fitness practices, and physiological trends were all data considered in use of this research. Concluding findings indicated that consistent weightlifting provided a significantly better practice to prevent osteosarcopenia than cycle syncing did.

Publication Date

Spring 5-1-2024

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