Bronze has said ‘cycle syncing’ has been important for her performance. Jose Breton- Pics Action/ Shutterstock

Lioness Lucy Bronze uses ‘cycle syncing’ to get an edge on her competition — here’s how the practise works

‘Cycle syncing’, an increasingly popular practice among elite female athletes, involves aligning your training schedule to the phases of your menstrual cycle.
England’s Beth Mead cheering on podium after win v Germany in the Women European Championship Final 2022. photographyjp/Shutterstock

Five ways to avoid illness like the Lionesses

Cold and flu symptoms could knock players out of the Euros but targeted nutrition could help keep the Lionesses on the pitch.

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