Effects of Resistance Training in Body Composition and Body Image Perception of Women Throughout the Menstrual Cycle

Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Sedentary or Active * 18.5-34.9 kg/m2 BMI * Normal menstrual cycle defined as 28 to 30 days and a duration of 3 to 7 days * Age range is 18-45 years old * The inclusion of other participants may alter the results as an increase in body fat has been linked to known changes in different hormonal levels and those changes might influence substrate utilization * Changes in the hormonal status of pre-menopausal women may appear without symptoms * Younger females also display variations in their hormones since they are going through the process of development Exclusion Criteria: * Previous physiological and mental health history * Pregnant females * Males * Irregular menstrual cycle, menstrual dysfunction or unusual sex hormone levels * Musculoskeletal injuries * Contraceptives, a medication that alters hormonal or cardio-respiratory responses * Pre-menopausal symptoms * On moderate to high-intensity exercise regime more than 2 days/week