Selecting the right sports bra to support your breasts As athletes, ensuring your breasts are supported by a supportive and well-fitted sports bra during exercise is extremely important. When you exercise your breasts can move and bounce, no matter what size breasts you have. As…
Optimising your athletic performance using your menstrual cycle The effect of the menstrual cycle on athletic performance is being increasingly recognised as a key consideration for women’s sport. Menstrual-related symptoms are highly prevalent and highly individualised in female athletes. For many athletes, the effects of…
Postnatal recovery: What to expect Congratulations, after nine months of waiting you are officially a mum! While much of your focus and energy during the coming months will be on your new baby, it is also important to look after yourself and help your body…
Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) Formerly known as the female athlete triad, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is a serious condition that is defined as impaired physiological functioning caused by relative energy deficiency. More simply, RED-S occurs when your body is not…
Stress management: What you need to know Stress is a normal part of life, but it’s also something that can significantly hinder day-to-day life and athletic pursuits. While stress can be beneficial in responding appropriately to dangerous scenarios, it can also be extremely overwhelming and…
