The effect of time of day and menstrual cycle on physical performance and psychological responses in elite female Tunisian volleyball players
Our results suggest that aligning high-intensity training and competitions with afternoon circadian peaks may enhance physical and cognitive performance in elite female athletes. Recovery strategies and workload adjustments should account for menstrual phases, particularly reducing morning demands during the luteal phase to mitigate fatigue and mood disruptions. Integrating circadian timing with menstrual cycle monitoring offers a practical, evidence-based approach to optimize athlete readiness and resilience.
Authors
- Ismail Dergaa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8091-1856)
- Hatem Ghouili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9558-5448)
- Hamdi Chtourou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5482-9151)
- Noomen Guelmami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4959-9726)
- Raul Ioan Muntean (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4615-6687)
- Halil İ̇brahim Ceylan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1133-5511)
- Jaouher Hamaidi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0830-9335)
- Mohamed Mansour Bouzouraa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0251-1443)
- Nizar Souissi
- Meher Seddik
Institutions
- University of Sfax (TN)
- National Observatory (BR)
- 1 Decembrie 1918 University (RO)
- University of Jendouba (TN)
- Atatürk University (TR)
- Manouba University (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2025-04-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-025-01117-2
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.13