Female Athlete Podcast
The Female Athlete Podcast explores topics around the female body and sport, focusing on issues that have often been overlooked. It covers the menstrual cycle, contraception, bone health, and female physiology, and how these affect both everyday women and sporting performance. Presented by journalist Lucy Lomax and scientists Dr Georgie Bruinvels and Dr Jess Piasecki, the show aims to open up conversations about women's health and exercise.
Episodes
Pregnancy and Post Partum return to running
This episode takes a dive into the experiences of Olympian Steph Davis and elite triathlete turned marathon runner Heather Townsend. Steph finished top GB finisher at the Tokyo Games and last October had her first child. Heather competed regularly on the international triathlon circuit and has twin boys and balances full time work.Both are super female power houses and had very different pregnancy
Neuromuscular function in Females
In this episode we have Sophie Jenz with us, a rising star in the field of neuromuscular physiology research. Sophie has an interesting background with lots of experience in applied practice of strength training for females, which ultimately directed her to her current research area.Sophie is coming to the end of her PhD and her work so far has certainly impacted the way in which we think about fe
Body composition and supplements!
In this episode Georgie and Jess are joined by Prof Abi Smith-Ryan, a Professor in exercise physiology and nutrition at University of North Carolina.Abi has a wealth of experience conducting human intervention studies trying to unpick the mechanisms of different exercise and nutritional strategies on physiology and metabolism. She has a particular interest in trying to understand why these respon
The Stressors of Hormones
On this weeks episode Georgie and Jess discuss the many extras that can influence the way our hormones work and fluctuate. Many of us are aware of the implications of energy availability on menstrual cycles and the regularity of female sex hormones, but energy is not the only factor at play. There are many other things within our environment that can impact the way our hormones work. The covid-19
Sports Bra's and Performance
In this episode we chat to Sian Allen who is the research manager with the product innovation team at Lululemon.Hear how to Sian applies scientific knowledge to key aspects of sports wear development and the fundamentals when it comes to sports bras!Also featured are NTU researchers Dr Katy Griggs and Katie Reeves who have some exciting work in this area with regards to appropriate sports bra&apos
Female Athlete Gut Health
In this episode Jess speaks with researcher and SENr registered nutritionist Samantha Abbott. Sam has a wealth of knowledge around female athletes, the menstrual cycle and gut health/symptoms. She has also worked with athletes on an individual basis at varying levels so is able to provide advice from both her academic knowledge and applied practice.Gut health has received a lot of attention in the
Olympian Adelle Tracey!
In this episode Georgie and Jess are joined by Olympian Adelle Tracey who shares her experiences of getting into the sport, her understanding of the menstrual cycle and how she uses this now to inform her training.Adelle is a great example of how tracking and an increased understanding of your menstrual cycle can enhance training and performance.
Tracking returned!
In this episode Georgie and Jess revisit some of the tips around tracking your menstrual cycle and why it can help female athletes utilise their super power!Although this topic has been covered before there are still many questions on the do's and don'ts, so hopefully this episode provides a means to get started!
How to manage your data
We live in a world where we can measure almost everything about ourselves. Heart rate, sleep scores, stress scores, training loads, heart rate variability the list is ultimately endless!On one hand this demonstrates substantial improvements in technology, but on the other side this can be quite overwhelming and sometimes might result in missing training/exercise when we don't necessarily need
All things Sex differences
After a long stint away from the podcast The female athlete podcast is finally back!This episode unpicks all the reasons why we should and need to acknowledge sex differences within both sport and research. Dr Georgie Bruinvels and Dr Jessica Piasecki delve into some of the reasons why males and female are physiologically different and how we can utilise these differences in a positive way. Sex di
S5E9: Does puberty impact performance, mirena coil, training through pregnancy and book recommendations
It's a busy one! In our final episode of Series 5, we answer two questions around the mirena coil, discuss how to deal with the impact of puberty on performance, why it's important to listen to your body when training through pregnancy and we give our book recommendations as we head into the autumn months!Thank you again for providing us with some interesting topic points. Keep your ques
S5E8: 'Game On-The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport' with Sue Anstiss and Dr Ali Bowes
In this episode we are joined by Sue Anstiss MBE and Dr Ali Bowes to talk about the recent Netflix documentary 'Game On- The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport'. Sue was the presenter and producer of the documentary which highlights some of the issues historically faced by women in sport and the knock on effects still impacting women and girls today. We discuss barriers placed in the
S5(7): Emma Pallant-Browne: 'Why I didn't want a photo of me bleeding through my suit to be cropped'
In this episode we speak to long-distance triathlete Emma Pallant-Browne. Recently Emma raced whilst on her period and bled through to her race suit...and it made the news.When a Twitter user called out a picture taken of Emma during the race to be cropped so the blood wouldn’t show, Emma responded in such an empowering and honest way (check out her most recent post on Instagram) and the text belo
S5(6): Breast injuries, dealing with injury and why research is so difficult in females
In this episode we cover breast injuries and breast pain, including how common it is, why breast injuries in particular go under-reported, plus what you can do to help, such as wearing a correct sports bra and tracking breast pain throughout your cycle.We also cover how to stay motivated during periods of injury and why doing research in females is so hard, and the areas which need more attention
S5(5): Osteoporosis, osteopenia and can the pill mask a menstrual dysfunction?
In this episode we discuss the relevance of International Women's Day (this episode was recorded on 15th March), and we answer listeners questions around osteoporosis, osteopenia, and ask can the pill mask a menstrual dysfunction such as amenorrhea? The team also give strategies and tips around how to help get your period back when coming off the pill.Plus, we discuss the various menstrual cy
S5(4): Answering listeners' questions: Iron, Endometriosis and Social Media Abuse
In this episode we answer listeners questions across a range of topics.Including: What are the key things women should be aware of in regards to iron? How can endometriosis sufferers tailor their training? Plus, we give advice and personal stories about social media comments and abuse and how best to deal with it.We also recommend an awesome new book around women in running and the inequalities th
S5(E3): Coaching the female athlete, education, and addressing the 'race weight' culture
Our questions this week are around coaching the female athlete. We chat about the challenges for male coaches and ask are females the preferred option? Also, should National or World Governing Bodies be expected to take on the responsibility of educating their athletes or should it fall to parents? We discuss how we can ensure coaches and clubs are educated on the various topics of female athlete
S5(2): Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport: What is it, returning postpartum and Overtraining Syndrome
In our second episode back, we're chatting through more listener questions and we're focussing on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). We cover what RED-S is, how it may present, how to deal with RED-S when returning from having a baby and the difference between RED-S and Overtraining Syndrome.Send in your questions for future episodes here.Helpful resources:Returning to running
S5(1): We're back and answering your questions! Menstrual cycle & training, relationship with illness & injury
We're back for Series 5 and answering your questions! In this episode we catch up with all the happenings of the past six months, highlights include travels to New Zealand, getting married, buying a house and competing in the World Championships to name a few! But enough about us, we're back to answer our listener questions around female athlete health. This episode sees us chat about th
How do we break the stigma and encourage more people to have the conversation about the menstrual cycle?
In this episode we speak about a topic close to our hearts: how to get more people speaking openly about the menstrual cycle and why it is so important the area becomes less stigmatised.We ask when is it the right time to bring it up with your coach as an athlete and vice versa or as a parent.We give our top tips for starting this conversation both at home and in a sports setting and more generall
Females through the Life Cycle Explained with Georgie and Jess
How about we cover all stages of the female life cycle in one episode? Let's do it!From puberty, menarche and menstruation, to pregnancy, peri-menopause and beyond, in this episode we discuss the physiology, hormonal changes, nutrition and exercise requirements of the female life cycle.We also touch on bone health through the different stages and the wellness and mental health aspects of goin
S4E2: What is the state of menstrual cycle education in UK schools?
We're back with another episode to begin series 4! We speak with superstar sisters Dr Natalie Brown and Beky Williams (Director of Stride Active) about the state of menstrual cycle education in UK schools. Recently Natalie and Beky, along with our co-hosts Georgie and Jess and Dr Laura Forrest collected some very powerful data that details the current lie of the land with regards to menstrual
S4E1: Achieving your personal best marathon time: Jess Piasecki's story
For this special episode we talk to co-host Dr Jess Piasecki about her recent marathon performance. Jess completed the Seville marathon in February and achieved a 3 minute personal best time of 2.22.25, to put her second on the British all time list for the marathon, only Paula Radcliffe has run faster! In this episode we hear from Jess about the race itself and how she put together all the little
Olympics Special: Tokyo preparation, role models & how tracking the menstrual cycle can improve performance
In this special Series 3 FINALE, we look forward to the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics in less than a month. We speak to two current Olympic gold medalists; GB Hockey player Lily Owsley and GB Track Cyclist Elinor Barker, as well as our own Jess Piasecki who has been selected for Team GB in the marathon. We also catch up with our other co-host Dr Georgie Bruinvels about her work with female athle
Menstrual Cycle terminology, tracking, PMS, gut health and hormonal contraception
In this episode we cover a whole host of topics about the female athlete with Dr Katie Lydon, a Sports Medicine doctor with a particular interest in the menstrual cycle. In our open and honest chat we talk about how women need to be more thoroughly educated on their menstrual cycle and the correct terminology, why it is so important to track our cycles, hormonal contraception and how a withdrawal
BONUS! Pelvic Health: What is it, breaking down the taboo and how Umi is helping educate women
In this episode we speak to the wonderful people at Umi Health who happen to be our title sponsors for Series 3. Umi is a one-stop hub for all things pelvic health. Whether you have a question about incontinence, painful sex, weeing, pooing, pregnancy or post-natal, Umi is the place for you.In our chat we pick the brains of Helen and Elizabeth from Umi Health to ask, what actually is pelvic health
Cycling and the Female Athlete: The Basics
In this episode we speak to two experienced female cyclists and Specialized ambassadors ; 2020 Triathlon World Series Champion Georgia Taylor-Brown and SES Racing's track cyclist Yewande Adesida. We chat about all the basics to consider as a female cyclists including saddle sores and how to deal with and avoid them, choosing the best saddle, what their training looks like day to day, how they
Biomechanics: Reducing injury, running technique & tips on how to improve
In this episode we speak to Dr Chris Bramah and former GB 800m runner Becky Lyne all about biomechanics and how important understanding our running biomechanics is to reducing injury risk and bettering our performance. We ask Becky about setting up her own GRACEfull Girls running programme, what the programme involves and why she wants to help other runners avoid the injuries which plagued her own
How the gender data gap and lack of research impacts women & athletes (and what we can do about it!)
In this episode we speak about the gender data gap and lack of research on women, and the ongoing impact this has had on females in society, emergency medicine and in sport. Our guests today are two experts in this area, Dr Alyson McGregor and Dr Neha Rauker. Dr McGregor, co-founded the Division of Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine at Brown University and is the author of 'Sex Matters: How
Returning to training after illness, recovering from Covid and tips for a healthy immune system
In this episode we speak to Dr Rebecca Robinson about returning to training post illness. We particularly focus on the longer term impacts of contracting Covid and the implications on returning to play. We speak about how to best avoid illness through sleep and nutrition and giving the body the recovery and rest it needs after experiencing illness. We also chat about how best to prepare and tweak
Sam Briggs: Becoming the Fittest on Earth, her training regimes and why age is no barrier
In this episode we're extremely excited to speak to CrossFit legend Samantha Briggs. Sam is a nine times CrossFit Games competitor and in 2013 became the world CrossFit champion, claiming the title of ‘Fittest on Earth’. Sam has an interesting story as to how she got into the sport which she discovered whilst working as a fire fighter. In the interview we chat about what CrossFit actually is,
Eating Disorders- A runner's story: What to be aware of, the road to recovery and helping others through education
In this episode we speak to a recreational runner, Jenny Tomei about her experience with an eating disorder. Throughout her late teens and early 20's Jenny battled with Anorexia Nervosa, an unsustainable training load and lost her period for an extended period of time. Jenny talks about what triggered her, her personality traits, how she attempted to cope and the consequences of pushing her b
Strength & Conditioning and the Female Athlete: What it is, how it can benefit, research and the menstrual cycle
In this episode we focus on strength and strength training and the female athlete with Dr Rich Blagrove. Dr Blagrove is a senior lecturer in strength and conditioning at Loughborough University and has worked within many team and individual sports developing strength and conditioning programmes for female athletes over the years. Rich also has a plethora of publications in strength and strength tr
Bobby Clay: RED-S, primary amenorrhea, osteoporosis and her quest to spread awareness
In this episode we speak to distance runner Bobby Clay who has been through a turbulent time in recent years suffering from many of the implications associated with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. Bobby rose through the ranks and burst onto the international running scene at a very young age but experienced primary amenorrhea, went on to develop osteoporosis, and was then placed on Hormone Re
Dawn Scott: The growth of sport science and female athlete support
In this episode we speak to sport science expert and Physical Performance Manager at the English Football Association (FA), Dawn Scott. Dawn has over 20 years experience in the world of the elite female athlete. Dawn was part of the US Women's Soccer Team who won an Olympic medal and two World Cup trophies.We speak to Dawn about being one of the first sport scientists to work in women's
Harassment and exercise: Women share their experiences and what the research tells us
In this episode we speak about harassment and exercising women. The topic has been in the news and media recently for various different reasons and we wanted to open up the conversation around it as best we can.We give our own experiences and speak to different women who share their stories of harassment whilst exercising outdoors. We also invite on elite runner Sarah McDonald who talks about her
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) explained with Dr Kate Ackerman
In this week's episode we speak to Dr Kate Ackerman about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).Dr Ackerman is a world leading physician and Medical Director of the female athlete programme at Boston Children’s Hospital, where she is leading the way in healthcare for female athletes. Dr Ackerman has also published a vast number of research papers including on Relative Energy Deficiency
Improving body literacy in women and bringing a female centric approach to sport and performance
We're delighted to kick off our third season by speaking to Dr Emma Ross. Emma is such a passionate advocate of spreading the messages all women should know about their bodies-spanning across all age groups and levels of ability from participation to elite and how knowing this information is a 'right' not a 'privilege'.Emma is one third of The Well HQ and we talk about her
How to increase girls’ participation in sport and the impact of Covid on elite sportswomen
*SEASON 2 FINALE & Christmas Special!* We did it!As we approach the end of 2020 we wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has downloaded and listened to our podcast over the past ten months- we couldn’t have done it without you and we hope we have provided some joy, whilst informing and inspiring you with our episodes throughout what has been a distinctly difficult year.In our final ep
Sophie Power: Ultras, running postpartum & pursuing your goals alongside being a mother
In this BONUS episode we speak to ultra runner, mother of three and Women in Sport board member Sophie Power.Sophie's life changed when a photograph of her breastfeeding her three-month-old son whilst running the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) went viral. Without being able to defer her place despite being pregnant, Sophie decided to attempt the 106-mile race three months postpartum. Sophie
Concussion & rugby: Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm's journey, symptoms and recovery from concussion
In this episode we speak to Scotland Women's captain Rachel Malcolm around her experiences with concussion. Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury and in a contact sport like rugby union, data collected over the past few seasons has found concussion is one of the most common injuries.In the interview Rachel talks about how rugby union has adjusted its laws to reduce the risk of getting c
Fatigue and the physiological differences between men & women with Professor Sandra Hunter
In this BONUS episode we speak to Professor Sandra Hunter of Marquette University of Wisconsin. Professor Hunter is an expert in sex and age differences in muscle fatigability and endurance performance as well as the impact of stress on neuromuscular function and muscle fatigue. In the interview we speak in detail with Professor Hunter about the research she has done with female participants aroun
Mental Health and women's sport: Elinor Snowsill, Amber Stobbs and Rachael Vanderwal on not showing weakness, injuries, retirement and social media
In this special episode we speak about an important topic: Mental Health and sport. The stats from Mind charity say that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England- so we know it’s an important topic to discuss. We are lucky enough to have three women on this episode who are all female athletes as well as being amazing people! Elinor Snowsill, Amber Sto
Liz and Eilish McColgan on their mother-daughter, coach-athlete relationship and addressing the lack of females in coaching
In this episode we speak to middle-distance runner and double Olympian Eilish McColgan and her mother, coach and former athlete (and Olympic silver medalist) Liz McColgan. We chat about Liz's role in coaching her oldest daughter Eilish, how they manage their long-distance relationship as mum and daughter and coach and athlete and how Liz got into the male-dominated world of sports coaching. L
Recovery & Sleep: The science behind different strategies and why recovery is so important with Dr Shona Halson
In this episode we speak about all things Recovery with a world leading expert in all aspects of sleep, recovery strategies and travel, Dr Shona Halson. Shona is an Associate Professor in the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences at the Australian Catholic University. Prior to this she was a senior physiologist at the Australian Institute of Sport for 15 years, working both as a researcher and
Nutrition: Good habits, how to swerve cravings, menstrual symptoms and behaviour change
In this episode, we’re focussing on a BIG area when it comes to performance, recovery, training and general wellbeing- it’s Nutrition. Today, we have a great guest joining us who is a Performance Nutritionist and an international rugby player for Ireland- Lauren Delany.Lauren has worked with some of the world's best athletes in her career and was the nutritionist for British Cycling for over
Sport science in action: Working with male coaches, navigating the menstrual cycle and contributing to a world-class set-up
In this BONUS episode we speak to Caroline MacManus, a woman with over 20 years experience working in high performance sport. Caroline is currently a Physiologist and Senior Performance Scientist at High Performance Sport New Zealand, working with their elite rowing teams.In the interview we talk about working in a male dominated environment, building trust and relationships with athletes and coac
Injury and the female athlete: Injury risk and prevention, impact of the menstrual cycle, removing psychological fear and the consequences of playing catch up
In this episode we speak to Dr Nicole Surdyka, a Physical Therapist, Performance Coach, and Soccer Trainer who specialises in the rehabilitation and risk reduction of football injuries. Nicole started her own business after becoming disheartened when she saw research wasn't being translated into practice when working for private PT clinics across America.We speak about the common injuries sh
This Mum Runs and Inspires: Jo Pavey on her lifelong love of running, having children mid-career and how she's stayed at the top for so long
Our guest this week is long-distance runner and mum of two Jo Pavey. Jo is an international athlete who has competed at five consecutive Olympic Games in the 5,000m and 10,000m. She was the European champion in 2014 after coming back from giving birth to her second child less than a year earlier. Jo aspires to compete at a sixth Olympic Games in 2021 at the age of 47- in short she's an amazin
Pelvic Health: Pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic floor and growing awareness around mums returning to exercise
In this episode we’re speaking about pelvic health in women and returning to exercise after pregnancy and birth. For this interview, we’ve recruited two of the very best in this area; Advanced Physiotherapist in pelvic health Gráinne Donnelly and Specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapist Emma Brockwell.The pair together with Tom Goom wrote the highly cited return to running postpartum guidelines e
Hydration and sweating: How everyone sweats differently and important factors for female athletes to consider
In this episode we speak to Hydration and Sweat Expert Abby Coleman. We chat about how everybody sweats differently, be it how much an individual sweats (sweat rate) or how much sodium is being lost in that sweat. We also talk about the differences we need to consider between men and women when it comes to hydration and how women’s hydration needs may differ at certain stages of the menstrual cycl
Ultra-endurance and adventure athletes: A sport calling for more women and why we're all tougher than we think
And just like that we’re back for season 2!We’re kicking off the new season with a truly awe-inspiring woman and athlete; adventurist and ultra-endurance specialist Jenny Tough.Jenny Tough is currently involved in a project to run solo and unsupported across a mountain range on every populated continent. Jenny was the first woman to win the Silk Road Mountain Race and Atlas Mountain Race. Jenny’s
Puberty & periods: How to normalise the area for young girls and what happens when it's done right
*SEASON 1 FINAL EPISODE!We've dedicated the final episode of series 1 to puberty- we've all been through it or are currently going through it- it's a tough time so we decided to bring on some guests and reminisce about our own journeys through adolescence, from starting our periods, to being terrified of white shorts, hiding sanitary pads deep in our school bags and what is currentl
Menopause and Perimenopause: Symptoms, what to be aware of, bone health and ageing
For this episode we're focusing on the menopause and perimenopause. We discuss what the menopause is and focus on symptoms: what you may experience, when symptoms may start and how long they may last for. We also talk about what to be aware of as you grow older in terms of exercising, bone health, nutrition and staying on top of the ageing process, especially as females.We speak to two women
MENSTRUAL DYSFUNCTION (PART II): Pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, heavy menstrual bleeding and polycystic ovary syndrome explained
We're back for Part II on the topic of menstrual dysfunction and for this episode we're focussing on heavy menstrual bleeding, polycystic ovary syndrome, pre-menstrual syndrome and pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, also known as PMDD.Our guest this week is researcher and physiologist Jess Freemas who suffers from PMDD and she tell us her story of symptoms, including bloating, headaches,
MENSTRUAL DYSFUNCTION (PART I): Living with endometriosis, plus conversation on ovarian cysts, fibroids and endometrial polyps
It's a topic which doesn't get a lot of air time but as women we believe it's vitally important to have an awareness of this under-discussed and under-reported area: Menstrual dysfunctions. In fact, we believe this topic is so important we've dedicated two episodes to it. In 'Part I' we talk about endometriosis: What is is, symptoms, treatment options and why awarenes
IRON and the female athlete: Symptoms of iron deficiency, iron in your diet, heavy menstrual bleeding and warnings around needless supplementation
In this episode we speak all about iron metabolism and symptoms of iron deficiency in female athletes, as well as how to include iron naturally in your diet. Plus considerations if you are a heavy menstrual bleeder with our guest Dr Charlie Pedlar (sport and exercise scientist, researcher and Head of Science at Orreco).Co-hosts Dr Georgie Bruinvels and Dr Jess Piasecki give us her personal experie
BREAST HEALTH: Boobs, breasts, bras and busting the taboo
In this episode we discuss breast health; boobs, bras, breasts whatever you want to call them! We speak to lecturer and researcher Dr Nikki Brown about her work in the area including how she hopes to bust the taboo and 'normalise' the area of breast health for all.We speak about what can happen when you wear the wrong type of breast support or don't wear a bra at all in every day li
Karen Carney MBE: Reflections on life as a footballer, how the game has changed and why the conversation around the female athlete has to open up
This week we speak to a trailblazer in women's football, former England midfielder Karen Carmey, MBE. We ask Karen all about her experience of living and breathing life as a top level female athlete for over 16 years. We talk about the sport science support she received along the way, how her menstrual cycle affected her through her playing days, how she believes football has changed over the
Women's sport kit and why we should have the choice: Laura Youngson's journey to making women-specific football boots and why feeling good whilst playing sport is SO important
In this episode we speak to Laura Youngson, co-founder of Ida Sports (a company making women-specific and the world's most comfortable!) football boots. She is also chief organiser of Equal Playing Field, a non-profit initiative to challenge gender inequality in sport, with three world records under her belt to date. With small feet, Laura always struggled to find comfortable boots, having pl
CONTRACEPTION (Part II): Emelia Gorecka's journey on taking ownership of her body and using the pill as a 'quick-fix' for her acne
We're back for part II of contraception. This week we speak to middle-distance runner Emelia Gorecka around her experience with the oral contraceptive pill. Emelia tells us how she first took the OCP to help manage her skin acne and admits how it made her feel 'like a man' and why she realises now, that the 'quick fix' of taking the pill to help her skin wasn't the be
CONTRACEPTION (Part I): The different types, how they work and the story of long-term OCP use from marathon runner Jess Piasecki
It's the one a lot of you have been waiting for! CONTRACEPTION. This is such a big topic in female health and performance that we decided to break it into two parts.In this episode we talk about the different types available, how they work, which ones elite athletes might use and why we as women should own and respect our menstrual cycles. We also hear the inspiring story of elite marathon ru
Athletes in lockdown: How elite female athletes are adapting their lives, goals and training regimes
Whilst we're all still staying at home, in this episode we speak to GB triathlete Georgia Taylor-Brown and GB hurdler Jess Turner around how they've been finding lockdown and adapting their lives, goals and training accordingly.Georgia speaks in depth about how she got into triathlon, her love of baking, why she has one day off social media a week and how she's been coping since the
Stress, menstrual symptoms and the coronavirus: Advice on how to look after yourself during the pandemic
In this episode we speak about the knock-on effect stress can have on the menstrual cycle during this time of uncertainty and speak to Sport and Exercise Medicine consultant Dr John Rogers around how to be proactive around protecting your immune system when training and more generally during this time, should we wear a mask when we're out and what should we be eating to bolster our immune sys
Mapping your menstrual cycle, nutrition and can you exercise whilst on your period?
We ask why and how to map your menstrual cycle, how to optimise your nutrition for different phases and we ask can you exercise whilst on your period? Plus Georgie, Jess and Lucy give their highlights and talking points from the past week in women's sport.*Please note this episode was recorded prior to the Coronavirus lockdown in the UK. We hope all our listeners wherever they may be are safe
Back to basics: A 'normal' menstrual cycle and why we need to open up the conversation
In the very first episode of the brand new Female Athlete Podcast, we take you back to basics around what is considered to be a 'normal' menstrual cycle and explain why understanding your cycle is important for all women. We talk about the importance of nutrition in managing your symptoms and hear from co-host Georgie Bruinvels on the work she is doing with Chelsea Women's FC, the v
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