Dr Tiarna Ernst: “A New Frontier in High Performance: The Menstrual Cycle & Athletic Performance” Watch Brisbane fertility specialist and retired elite AFLW player Dr Tiarna Ernst present her talk “A New Frontier in High Performance: The Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance” at Swimming Australia’s…
Dr Tiarna Ernst: The Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance
Dr Tiarna Ernst: “A New Frontier in High Performance: The Menstrual Cycle & Athletic Performance” Watch Brisbane fertility specialist and retired elite AFLW player Dr Tiarna Ernst present her talk “A New Frontier in High Performance: The Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance” at Swimming Australia’s…
Warming up and cooling down
The importance of warming up and cooling down Warming up and cooling down is important to assist your body in preparing or recovering from aerobic activity allowing you to perform at your best, as well as reducing your risk of injury. Warm up Done correctly…
Sleep
Understanding the importance of sleep Sleep is an essential requirement for athlete health and performance. It serves a restorative process and is vital for numerous aspects of your body’s recovery both psychologically and physiologically. Sleep is also a vital component for the preparation…
Amenorrhea (Absence of periods)
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…