If you regularly feel tired and fatigued in the days leading up to your period as part of PMS, it's important to incorporate specific nutrition and recovery strategies around this time. First and foremost, fatigue can be reduced by increasing energy availability in and around training, especially carbohydrate intake as recommended in pre- and post-training nutrition recommendations in the WILD app. 

Zinc deficiency has been linked to fatigue, and is a mineral that is heavily involved in the inflammatory process that occurs before your period begins. Increasing zinc intake through a supplement (30-40mg) or through food sources such as oysters, sesame seeds, turkey, lamb and beef could also help relieve fatigue. 

It's also important to practise good sleep hygiene during this time as sleep quality may be reduced due to the rate of changes of hormones before your next cycle begins. 

#I get so tired and fatigued before my period starts, what can I do about this??

If you regularly feel tired and fatigued in the days leading up to your period as part of PMS, it's important to incorporate specific nutrition and recovery strategies around this time. First and foremost, fatigue can be reduced by increasing energy availability in and around training, especially carbohydrate intake as recommended in pre- and post-training nutrition recommendations in the WILD app. Zinc deficiency has been linked to fatigue, and is a mineral that is heavily involved in the inflammatory process that occurs before your period begins. Increasing zinc intake through a supplement (30-40mg) or through food sources such as oysters, sesame seeds, turkey, lamb and beef could also help relieve fatigue. It's also important to practise good sleep hygiene during this time as sleep quality may be reduced due to the rate of changes of hormones before your next cycle begins. 

I get so tired and fatigued before my period starts, what can I do about this?

Check-ins are categorised into cycle (or similar), morning, symptoms and lifestyle. By collecting both your objective (resting heart rate, HRV) and subjective (wellness questions), Wild AI calculates an overall readiness score. In order to do this accurately and efficiently, we ask that you do your check-ins every morning, while considering any symptoms and lifestyle factors i.e. subjective questions you experienced in the last 24 hours, roughly since your last check-in. While you could also prefer to change your subjective measures on the day by editing your check-ins, this may affect your readiness score for the day. If you choose to do it this way, we ask that you keep it consistent and do your check-ins taking into account when you checked-in last. 

How do the check-ins work to calculate the readiness score? When is the best time to check in?

If you have been diagnosed with endometriosis, it is important to track patterns of bleeding and pain symptoms. You can start tracking these symptoms with WILD. Often, tracking these patterns and symptoms can help inform your doctor of your history, and may also help with the diagnosis. 

Symptoms of endometriosis include heavy bleeding and spotting, painful periods and cramping, painful bowel movements and achy muscles and joints near the lower abdomen/pelvis. 

How does endometriosis affect my cycle and how can I start tracking my symptoms? 

By tracking your symptoms in perimenopause or postmenopause, you'll be able to see what your trends look like across a month. Alongside, you will receive training and nutrition recommendations that help limit negative changes in body composition as well as menopause symptoms. 

By tracking the changes you make in your training, nutrition and lifestyle, you will be able to understand how your body responds to these adaptations to assess what works for you in limiting the negative symptoms that accompany the menopause transition. 

What are the benefits to tracking my symptoms when in perimenopause or postmenopause?

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You don't need to be an elite athlete to use Wild AI. Wild AI is for anyone looking to get the most out of their training and performance by understanding the impact of female physiology. Whether you are a general fitness enthusiast or a keen runner, Wild AI can help you understand how to optimally train, eat and recover in line with your individual symptoms and hormonal fluctuations. 

Hormonal fluctuations can affect training at all levels and so, our aim to help is to educate and empower all exercising women by delivering individualised recommendations that are in line with their current level of fitness. 

Do I need to be an athlete to use Wild AI?

Since you can get a period and ovulate when using hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs, training with an IUD is quite similar to training with a regularly recurring cycle. This is because there is a much lower dose of progestin in hormonal IUDs compared to pills and other methods, while non-hormonal IUDs release copper. As a result, ovulation may not be prevented with some IUDs. Like your menstrual cycle, it's important to track symptoms across phases, and assess the impact it has on your training. Consult your doctor to assess which type of birth control is best for you. 

Can I use Wild AI if I'm using an intrauterine device (IUD)?

We suggest having the higher quantity of carbohydrates and protein, especially if your activities were within 90 minutes of each other. 

I entered two training sessions (done back to back). I received two pre- and post-training nutrition suggestions. Which one do I choose? 

It is estimated that close to 75% of female athletes and sportswomen are negatively impacted by their menstrual cycles while training. The rise and fall of female endogenous sex hormones, doesn't just have an impact on our reproductive system, but can also impact other aspects of physiology and performance. 

For instance, based on the levels of hormones, our bodies may need more carbohydrates, more emphasis on injury prevention, additional time for sleep or cooling methods. While the evidence base is still building, tracking your individual patterns of symptoms and perceived exertion across your cycle would help you understand the impact of the difference phases of your cycle has on your performance. 

From here, you are able to put into place a training plan that works with your cycle that allows you to hit high intensities more often, or know when you can go longer distances. You would also be able to put in nutrition practices and supplements that will help improve chances of performance even in phases that you are likely not to feel your best, because you're going to be aware of your individual symptoms and when they're likely to arise. 

# Why should I train with my cycle?

It is estimated that close to 75% of female athletes and sportswomen are negatively impacted by their menstrual cycles while training. The rise and fall of female endogenous sex hormones, doesn't just have an impact on our reproductive system, but can also impact other aspects of physiology and performance. 

For instance, based on the levels of hormones, our bodies may need more carbohydrates, more emphasis on injury prevention, additional time for sleep or cooling methods. While the evidence base is still building, tracking your individual patterns of symptoms and perceived exertion across your cycle would help you understand the impact of the difference phases of your cycle has on your performance. 

From here, you are able to put into place a training plan that works with your cycle that allows you to hit high intensities more often, or know when you can go longer distances. You would also be able to put in nutrition practices and supplements that will help improve chances of performance even in phases that you are likely not to feel your best, because you're going to be aware of your individual symptoms and when they're likely to arise. 


Why should I train with my menstrual cycle?

Despite not having a typical fluctuation of natural hormones when using some types of birth control such as the combined pill which contain synthetic forms of estrogen and progesterone, you can track side effects and symptoms across your hormonal contraceptive phases. Usually combined contraceptives come with an active phase where your pill/patch or ring contains synthetic hormones, and an inactive phase where you take a placebo pill, or remove the patch or ring. Tracking symptoms across these phases can help you understand how it impacts your performance as many individuals can be sensitive to these changes in hormone levels. Additionally, WILD helps you understand what changes you may need to make to your training, nutrition and recovery based on the type of contraceptive you are on.

Can I train with my contraceptive cycle if I'm using combined birth control?

Wild AI considers a cycle irregular if your cycle to cycle variation is more than 9 days. However, you can still use the app if your cycles are more variable than this. Cycle phases and predictions may not be as accurate, but you would still benefit from receiving pre- and post-nutrition recommendations that can help improve the regularity of your menstrual cycle. 

Can I use Wild AI if I have an irregular cycle? 

Wild AI provides individualised pre-, intra- and post-training nutritional recommendations based your training intensity and duration, as well as individualised symptom mitigation recommendations based on the symptoms you experience. Everything is highly tailored to you, including a readiness score based on your symptoms, wellness and training loads. 

Is Wild AI more specific than other period and fitness trackers out there?

At Wild AI we think the menstrual cycle is an additional performance metric, and you should share your data with your coach if possible, to help them understand how female physiology can impact performance. To do this, ask your coach to sign up for our coach dashboard on our website. The coach dashboard would allow them to see where you are in your cycle, allow them to track your wellness and what symptoms you may be experiencing. The connection to a coach is a Wild Pro feature. 

How can I work with my coach using Wild AI?

Wild currently integrates with Garmin, Oura ring, Fitbit, Strava and Training Peaks (calendar function only). Wild will automatically pull in training sessions, sleep, resting heart rate and other internal metrics that are available from your devices or accounts. The data pulled in from your wearable can be found in app settings > connect. 

What integrations are available with Wild? 

Yes! Our coach dashboard is a web-based tool and is available to access for coaches to monitor their athletes. Learn more here. 

The connect to coach feature is available in the pro version. 

Can coaches use Wild AI to monitor their athletes?

At Wild AI, we're always looking to integrate with wearables to improve how we help you visualise your objective data. 

At Wild AI, we're always looking to integrate with wearables to improve how we help you visualise your objective data. For a wearable to be integrated with Wild they need to have an open API (Application Programming Interface). Wild currently syncs with Oura ring, Garmin, and FitBit. We'll soon be integrating Apple Health. We currently do not integrate with Whoop as unfortunately they do not offer an API integration. 

Are you planning to integrate with more wearables, and if so, when?

The length of time it can take for your period to resume once you stop taking the pill can vary. Once you stop taking the pill, the first bleed is a withdrawal bleed, similar to when you take a placebo pill in the hormone free interval. The second bleed you have is an actual period and usually takes between 2 and 4 weeks from when you stop taking your OCP, but this can vary based on your individual cycle length. 

The pill can also mask any irregularities in your cycle - and while cycle irregularities may be common after coming off the OCP, they should usually settle within 3 months. 

#How long can it take my cycle to regulate after taking an oral contraceptive pill (OCP)?

The length of time it can take for your period to resume once you stop taking the pill can vary. Once you stop taking the pill, the first bleed is a withdrawal bleed, similar to when you take a placebo pill in the hormone free interval. The second bleed you have is an actual period and usually takes between 2 and 4 weeks from when you stop taking your OCP, but this can vary based on your individual cycle length. 

The pill can also mask any irregularities in your cycle - and while cycle irregularities may be common after coming off the OCP, they should usually settle within 3 months. 

How long can it take my cycle to regulate after taking an oral contraceptive pill (OCP)?

During the luteal phase, particularly the late luteal phase that is the week before your period, the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone begin to drop. The rate at which they drop leads to many of the premenstrual symptoms that arise at this time. Energy levels may be lower, fatigue may manifest and it may even be harder to get a good night's sleep. Each individual's experience of luteal phase symptoms is different hence it's important to track how you feel in advance, so that you can put certain recovery and nutrition strategies in place. 

Wild helps you understand why those symptoms arise (when you've logged a symptom) and when they're likely to arise (through your historical data). From here, you're able to plan better - for instance you would know that you need to place an emphasis on sleep hygiene, or increase certain macros around training. You may also want to increase intake of vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B6 and Magnesium to help ease your typical symptoms around this time. Through a little bit of exploration of nutrition and supplementation strategies based on your symptoms, you will be able to plan ahead of your race, giving yourself the best chance to perform on race day. 

# My race falls in the luteal phase of my menstrual cycle when I feel worst, what can I do?

During the luteal phase, particularly the late luteal phase that is the week before your period, the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone begin to drop. The rate at which they drop leads to many of the premenstrual symptoms that arise at this time. Energy levels may be lower, fatigue may manifest and it may even be harder to get a good night's sleep. Each individual's experience of luteal phase symptoms is different hence it's important to track how you feel in advance, so that you can put certain recovery and nutrition strategies in place. 

Wild helps you understand why those symptoms arise (when you've logged a symptom) and when they're likely to arise (through your historical data). From here, you're able to plan better - for instance you would know that you need to place an emphasis on sleep hygiene, or increase certain macros around training. You may also want to increase intake of vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B6 and Magnesium to help ease your typical symptoms around this time. Through a little bit of exploration of nutrition and supplementation strategies based on your symptoms, you will be able to plan ahead of your race, giving yourself the best chance to perform on race day. 

My race falls in the luteal phase of my menstrual cycle when I feel worst, what can I do?

Wild AI divides your menstrual cycle into 5 phases. By logging a period or detecting ovulation, you can set your early follicular or mid-luteal phase in the app, but unfortunately cannot break it down further than this. 

I practise fertility awareness. Is there a way to manually enter which menstrual phase I am in?

To look at your historical data, tap on the chart icon at the bottom of the screen. Here you will see scores and symptoms. Scores relate to your wellness and training scores including sleep, resting heart rate and training load. Symptoms relate to all the symptoms you have logged each day in Wild. You will see that both scores and symptoms can be visualised according to the phases of your cycle from current and historical data.

How can I view my historical data in the Wild app?

To connect your wearable to the Wild AI, click on the profile image on the top left of the screen. From here, tap on connect to see available integrations. Choose to connect to your chosen wearable and log in to the account when prompted. To disconnect from wearables or other third party integrations like Strava, Training Peaks, or Garmin from the Wild app, please log into your account on their website or app to disconnect Wild.

How can I connect or disconnect my devices in the Wild app?

Wild AI provides pre- and post-training protein recommendations based on scientific studies conducted in trained women. These include quantities based on your body weight, ideal sources and some recommendations including branched chain amino acid quantities as well. 

Does Wild AI give me protein recommendations across the menstrual cycle?

If you have had a hysterectomy, you can use the app by choosing the perimenopause or postmenopause life stage option. This would allow you to still log symptoms, without having to log a period in the app. 

How can I use the app if I've had a hysterectomy?

Since you can get a period and ovulate when using hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs, training with an IUD is quite similar to training with a regularly recurring cycle. This is because there is a much lower dose of progestin in hormonal IUDs compared to pills and other methods, while non-hormonal IUDs release copper. As a result, ovulation isn't usually prevented with IUDs. Like your menstrual cycle, it's important to track symptoms across phases, and assess the impact it has on your training. Consult your doctor to assess which type of birth control is best for you.

Since you can get a period and ovulate when using hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs, training with an IUD is quite similar to training with a regularly recurring cycle. This is because there is a much lower dose of progestin in hormonal IUDs compared to pills and other methods, while non-hormonal IUDs release copper. 

As a result, ovulation isn't usually prevented with IUDs. Like your menstrual cycle, it's important to track symptoms across phases, and assess the impact it has on your training. Consult your doctor to assess which type of birth control is best for you.

Can I train with my physiology if I'm using a non-hormonal or hormonal intrauterine device (IUD)?

Yes, you can still use Wild AI if you have an IUD or IUS. You can onboard yourself by selecting birth control as a life stage in the app. To see the greatest benefit using an IUD/IUS, you should either log a period or track ovulation.

I have an intrauterine device or system (IUD/IUS). Can I still use Wild AI?

To receive PMS mitigation reminders in the app, begin by logging symptoms you experience before and during your period. You will receive recommendations of what to do and why you may be experiencing these symptoms for that day in the symptoms section of your dashboard. If you mark these recommendations as 'done', you will receive a reminder of what you can do to help mitigate the occurrence of any symptoms in subsequent cycles. You may have to practise this for a couple of cycles before you see benefits.  

How do I receive PMS mitigation reminders in the app?

If you don't have a period and you are premenopausal then your focus should be to restore your fifth vital sign i.e. your menstrual cycle. If you haven't had a period in more than 3 months, then chances are that you need to increase your calorie intake around your training to meet the energy demands of your sport. Research has shown that exercise stress in the absence of adequate calorie intake can increase risk of menstrual irregularities. Consider your energy intake before and after training, just as your warm-up or cool down. Keeping yourself in an energy sufficient state especially around training can help you get your period back, while also improving your performance.

If you don't have a period and you are premenopausal then your focus should be to restore your fifth vital sign i.e. your menstrual cycle. If you haven't had a period in more than 3 months, then chances are that you need to increase your calorie intake around your training to meet the energy demands of your sport. Research has shown that exercise stress in the absence of adequate calorie intake can increase risk of menstrual irregularities. 

Consider your energy intake before and after training, just as your warm-up or cool down. Keeping yourself in an energy sufficient state especially around training can help you get your period back, while also improving your performance.

How can I start training with my cycle if I don't have a period?

Perimenopause usually occurs over the age of 40 when you have longer, shorter, or more irregular periods, but your last period was within 12 months. Perimenopause may also be induced If you have had a partial hysterectomy at a younger age. 

Irregular periods differ in that they can occur in younger women. A normal cycle can usually have up to 7-9 days of variation in length. If your cycle length varies by more than this then you may have an irregular cycle.

What is the difference between an irregular cycle and perimenopause? 

We do recommend tracking as many symptoms as often as possible (especially in different menstrual or contraceptive phases) to learn about your individual pattern of symptoms and readiness. Wild conducts menstrual phase based analysis that will then be individual to you. 

Do I have to check-in everyday to get the most out of Wild?

To track ovulation in the app, you can customise your check-ins to show ovulation tracking. From here, you can input whether you detected ovulation through your chosen method (basal body temperature (BBT), cervical fluid, cervical position, or a luteinizing hormone strip/ovulation kit on any day, by checking in for it. The app also allows you to manually input your BBT.

To track ovulation in the app, you can customise your check-ins to show ovulation tracking. From here, you can input whether you detected ovulation through your chosen method (basal body temperature (BBT), cervical fluid, cervical position, or a luteinizing hormone strip/ovulation kit on any day, by checking in for it. The app also allows you to manually input your BBT

How can I track ovulation in the app?

If your period arrived earlier or later than it did, tap on check-ins on the dashboard screen and open up bleeding/menstrual check-ins. Enter a period entry if your period arrived earlier on the day, or enter 'none' so that the app knows you didn't get your period on that day. This will adjust your predicted and average cycle length accordingly. 

The app predicted that my period would arrive earlier or later than it did. How do I enter this information?

To enter your period in the app, tap on check-ins on the dashboard screen. Under bleeding/menstrual check-ins, add an entry for period bleeding.   

How do I enter my period in the app?

We ask that you track ovulation if you don't have a period when on an IUD/IUS to determine your cycle phase and length. Usually with a hormonal IUD, ovulation can take 6-8 months to resume after insertion. Over the counter ovulation kits can be used to assess the length of time between your ovulation dates to then ascertain your cycle phase lengths. 

Can I use the app if I don't have a period when using an intrauterine device or system (IUD/IUS)?

Yes, if you've connected Garmin to Wild AI, all sessions created in pedal will be synced in the app. 

Can I use my Garmin vector pedals with Wild AI?

Wild AI has a basic version which is free. Wild also has a pro plan with additional features which you can check out here.

Wild has a basic version which is free. Wild also has a pro plan with additional features which you can check out [here](https://wild.ai/about).

Is the app free?

We're working hard at building a life stage that would support PCOS, endometriosis, irregular and absent periods. However, you can still use a number of features in the app for tracking your symptoms if you have any of these conditions, or if you have an irregular cycle. 

Does the app account for conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cycle irregularities?

At the moment, we don't sync with other period and symptom tracking apps. To know the easiest way to enter past period data, see our FAQ on 'How to enter your period'.

Is there a way to input the data I have tracked previously into Wild AI?

Wild AI beta supports women using birth control, in perimenopause, and postmenopause. 

Which life stages are available for beta testing?

When you log into the coach dashboard, you should see a tab on the left hand side called "Management". If you click on this, it would take you to a screen where you can view the athletes and coaches in your team. On the right hand corner, you will see an 'Add athletes' button. Please click on this button to then add your athletes emails to invite them, or copy the code that is displayed and send it to your athlete.

Your athlete can add your code if they have a Wild pro account. They can find this option in settings > general. 

How do I add athletes and coaches to my team in the coach dashboard?

We'd recommend that you get full clearance from your doctor before you begin training again. If your period returns 6 to 8 weeks after you give birth, then you can start using Wild AI to track and train with your cycle. Wild AI doesn't support postpartum just yet, but we're working on it! 

How can I use the app if I'm postpartum?

Usually this happens in the android app, after an update or when you login to your Wild AI account with a new phone. 
In order to fix this try these steps:
1. Open the Settings application on your device.
2. Head Over to Apps Menu.
3. Choose Installed Applications.
4. Find the WILD AI app.
5. Select it, Move to the Storage Tab.
6. Hit Clear Storage/Clear App Data.
7. Clear Cache and try login again"

Usually this happens in the Android app, after an update or when you login to your Wild account with a new phone. 
Try these steps to fix the issue:
1. Open the Settings application on your device.
2. Head Over to Apps Menu.
3. Choose Installed Applications.
4. Find the WILD AI app.
5. Select it, Move to the Storage Tab.
6. Hit Clear Storage/Clear App Data.
7. Clear Cache and try login again"

My app is stuck on the logo screen. How do I fix this?

Yes, Wild AI now allows you to connect to your coach, and add a training plan, both of which are Wild Pro features. 

Can I load a new Wild training plan when I am connected to a coach?

Absolutely! Wild AI does not require you to have a wearable to track or visualise your data. You can always customise check-ins according to your needs.

Absolutely! Wild does not require you to have a wearable to track or visualise your data. You can always customise check-ins according to your needs. 

Can I use Wild AI if I do not have a wearable?

Wild AI currently does not support changing dates of an event if you have already begun your training plan. We are working hard at making this possible as we understand that event dates are changing frequently. 

My race dates have changed. How can I remove my training plan?

If you're taking a birth control option that isn't listed, please write to us at support@wild.ai with the brand name and type of contraception (combined pill, progestin-only pill, IUD etc). We'll do our best to add it in ASAP!

I'm taking birth control that's not listed, what can I do?

To integrate with Oura ring, click on your profile icon on the top left corner. From there, click on "Connect". Scroll down to find Oura ring listed. Click on "Connect" which should allow you to log in to your Oura account through the WILD app. To disconnect from Oura, please head over to your Oura account on their website. 

How can I integrate my oura ring?

The Wild readiness score is a percentage score calculated from your check-ins, your training load, and data from your wearable if available, giving you an overall individual score of how you feel each day. We built this score taking into account objective and subjective data, including perceptions of how menstrual cycles and female physiology may impact day to day variation in readiness and recovery. 

What is the Wild readiness score? 

You can have just one profile on the app with a registered email, but you can always change your body metrics in the settings.

Can I have two different profiles on the app with different body metrics?

Training load is an estimate of how hard you trained i.e. fatigue, in the last 7 days compared against your recent average i.e. fitness, in the last 28 days. In some cases, it can be a predictor for injury risk. Staying within an 'optimal zone' can be achieved by balancing your fitness with your fatigue. For instance, if you have trained very hard recently, but not so much prior, your training load may be too high. Similarly, if you haven't trained very hard in the last 7 days, but you were training consistently before, then your training load may be too low or suboptimal. Wild calculates your training load through your inputs of training intensity, frequency and duration. Make sure to add your training sessions and complete your post-training check-in for RPE or rate of perceived exertion to calculate your training load estimates in Wild. 

Training load is an estimate of how hard you trained i.e. fatigue, in the last 7 days compared against your recent average i.e. fitness, in the last 28 days. In some cases, it can be a predictor for injury risk. Staying within an 'optimal zone' can be achieved by balancing your fitness with your fatigue. For instance, if you have trained very hard recently, but not so much prior, your training load may be too high. Similarly, if you haven't trained very hard in the last 7 days, but you were training consistently before, then your training load may be too low or suboptimal. Wild calculates your training load through your inputs of training intensity, frequency and duration. Make sure to add your training sessions and complete your post-training check-in for RPE or rate of perceived exertion to calculate your training load estimates in Wild AI. 

What is training load and how can I see my training load data in Wild? 

If your cycle length isn't displayed correctly in the app, a possible reason is that older and missed period entries are contributing to this.
1. Open up the calendar by clicking on the arrow below "Today" on the dashboard screen. 
2. Scroll back to previous months to look for missing period entries. Period entries are indicated by a dashed red line on the date you were predicted to get your period.  
3. To enter missing period entries, tap on the first day of your missing period entry. You only need to enter missed entries on the first day of each period to set your cycle length correctly. 
4. Tap on check-ins to open up the bleeding/menstrual check-ins and enter a period bleeding level for that day. 

If your cycle length isn't displayed correctly in the app, a possible reason is that older and missed period entries are contributing to this.
1. Open up the calendar by clicking on the arrow below "Today" on the dashboard screen. 
2. Scroll back to previous months to look for missing period entries. Period entries are indicated by a dashed red line on the date you were predicted to get your period.
3. To enter missing period entries, tap on the first day of your missing period entry. You only need to enter missed entries on the first day of each period to set your cycle length correctly. 
4. Tap on check-ins to open up the bleeding/menstrual check-ins and enter a period bleeding level for that day. 


How do I correct my cycle length in the app?

Wild AI helps you understand how to train, fuel and recover, specifically on your hormonal state - as hormonal fluctuations can impact performance. By recognising how you want to train each day, knowing what hormonal state you are in, and how you have recovered from training, Wild AI gives you specific recommendations for how to eat and recover based on these parameters.  

Why should I use Wild AI when I already use HRV4Training, Training Peaks and a basic cycle tracker?

As a coach, particularly a male coach, it can be difficult to start talking to your athletes about their menstrual cycles. But if you are able to start the conversation by looking at the menstrual cycle as any other performance metric such as sleep, nutrition, or hydration, it becomes easier to start the conversation. You will probably find that many of your athletes appreciate this and feel more comfortable telling you about how their cycles affect them. Explain to them how you would use their cycle data to understand their individual patterns of symptoms, their adaptations to training and performance across their cycles, and that it can become a key piece of the performance puzzle. This is what could normalise the conversation between coach and athlete.

Watch a video of Bevan McKinnon here, a triathlon coach who highlights the importance of addressing female specific factors in training. 

As a coach, particularly a male coach, it can be difficult to start talking to your athletes about their menstrual cycles. But if you are able to start the conversation by looking at the menstrual cycle as any other performance metric such as sleep, nutrition, or hydration, it becomes easier to start the conversation. 

You will probably find that many of your athletes appreciate this and feel more comfortable telling you about how their cycles affect them. Explain to them how you would use their cycle data to understand their individual patterns of symptoms, their adaptations to training and performance across their cycles, and that it can become a key piece of the performance puzzle. This is what could normalise the conversation between coach and athlete. 

How can coaches talk to athletes about their menstrual cycle?

Wild AI is focused on helping women train to get the best out of their female physiology. Since females do better in a fuelled as opposed to a fasted state, we're focused on making sure you're adequately fuelled, and recovering appropriately for the activities you do, and so we only provide macros around training. If you have a weight loss goal, we recommend working with a professional alongside, as you could still create a calorie deficit while fuelling appropriately for your training activity. 

Why doesn't Wild AI help me with my weight loss goal? 

While you can use Wild AI without inputting data everyday, there are some inputs that we need to provide you with the correct recommendations such as your period entries. As much as possible, Wild AI pulls in data from your wearable to automatically check-in, and also defaults your check-ins to an average value, but we ask that you customise your check-ins for which symptoms you typically experience and what you'd like to track to get the most out of training with Wild AI. 

Do I need to input data to use Wild AI?

Yes. You will receive nutrition, preparation and recovery recommendations to any type of training as long as you input the intensity and duration for the type of sport you intend to do. If you don't see your sport listed in the app, please get in touch at support@wild.ai.

Can I use Wild AI if I train for any sport?

Despite not having a typical fluctuation of natural hormones when using some types of birth control such as the combined pill which contain synthetic forms of oestrogen and progesterone, you can track side effects and symptoms across your hormonal contraceptive phases. Usually combined contraceptives come with an active phase where your pill/patch or ring contains synthetic hormones, and an inactive phase where you take a placebo pill, or remove the patch or ring. Tracking symptoms across these phases, can help you understand how it impacts your performance as many individuals can be sensitive to these changes in hormone levels. Additionally, Wild helps you understand what changes you may need to make to your training, nutrition and recovery based on the type of contraceptive you are on. 

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