Overview
SteadyState's menstrual cycle tracking helps female athletes monitor their cycle, log symptoms, and understand patterns over time. Your coach can view this data (read-only) to better understand how your cycle may affect your training.
Getting Started
Enabling Cycle Tracking
Go to Account Settings
Find the Menstrual Cycle section
Toggle Enable Cycle Tracking on
Once enabled, a cycle tracking widget appears on your dashboard.
What You Can Track
Cycle Information
Cycle Day - Automatically calculated from your start date
Cycle History - All your past cycles with start dates and lengths
Daily Symptoms
Track 37 different symptoms including:
Physical: Cramps, Bloating, Headaches, Fatigue, Back Pain, Breast Tenderness
Digestive: Nausea, Appetite Changes, Cravings
Mood: Anxiety, Irritability, Mood Swings, Depression
Energy: Low Energy, Difficulty Concentrating, Sleep Issues
Other: Acne, Hot Flashes, Joint Pain, and more
Each symptom can be rated on a 1-5 severity scale.
Bleeding
Log whether you're bleeding each day
Track intensity: None, Spotting, Light, Moderate, or Heavy
Notes
Add optional notes for any additional context.
How to Log Your Data
Quick Log for Today
On the cycle widget, tap "Symptoms today?"
Choose Yes or No
If Yes, select your symptoms and severity levels
Add bleeding information if applicable
Save
Log Past Days
Tap "Log Past Days" on the widget
Select the date
Enter your symptoms and bleeding info
Save
Start a New Cycle
When your period begins:
Tap "Start New Cycle"
Confirm to set today as Day 1
Your previous cycle is saved to history
Edit Cycle Start Date
If you need to adjust when your cycle started:
Tap the date next to "Cycle Day"
Select the correct start date
Save
Viewing Your History
Cycle Chart
Tap the cycle widget to open a detailed chart showing:
Average severity over time
Individual symptom trends (toggle specific symptoms)
Time ranges: 7, 14, 30, 60, or 90 days
Summary Stats
Total days logged
Number of bleeding days
Average symptom severity
Cycle History
View all past cycles with:
Start date and cycle length
Day-by-day breakdown
Symptoms logged each day
Bleeding patterns
Coach Visibility
Your coach can view your cycle data to:
Understand energy fluctuations
Adjust training intensity as needed
Provide better support during challenging phases
Coaches have read-only access - they cannot modify your data.
Tips for Best Results
Log daily - Consistency helps identify patterns
Be honest about severity - Accurate data leads to better insights
Use notes - Track anything unusual or relevant
Start cycles promptly - Mark Day 1 when your period begins
Review your history - Look for patterns across cycles