The change in motivation for functional sport performance tests across the menstrual cycle

Background To date, motivational changes across menstrual cycle phases in the context of functional performance testing remain insufficiently explored, with prior research often employing inconsistent definitions of cycle phases. This study aimed to examine changes in motivation for functional performance tests between menstruation, post-ovulatory phase and assumed mid-luteal phase in naturally menstruating individuals. Methods Twenty-five women (age 28. 44±4. 35 years, weight 65. 35±10. 68 kg, menstrual cycle length 28. 8±3. 55 days) participated. Motivation was assessed using a single-item-question, the Intrin…