What is amenorrhea? Amenorrhea is known as the absence of menstrual periods which is often brought about through disruption in the reproduction system and is common among high performing athletes. This condition occurs within 3-5% of those who menstruate and can often cause distress to…
Travel fatigue as an athlete Managing travel fatigue as an athlete can be difficult, especially when travelling internationally or when travel schedules are not always within your control. Travel fatigue is defined as temporary exhaustion caused by travel, typically following irregular sleep, prolonged inactivity, restricted…
The art of balancing work, life and sport A good work-life-sport balance means you have harmony between the different aspects of your life. There is no secret that juggling work, your personal life and sport can be difficult however achieving a good balance is important…
Mental health and wellbeing: What you need to know When we talk about health and wellbeing, most of us think of our physical health despite our mental health being an equally important component of our overall wellbeing. Mental health includes our psychological, emotional and physical…
What is overtraining syndrome? Overtraining syndrome (OTS) is a condition that occurs due to excessive training and/or non-training stress resulting in a short-term decrement in performance capacity. This may also be accompanied by physiological and psychological signs of maladaptation. The incidence of OTS in elite…
