The Female Lab: Sport Science For Women

Menopause awareness month is here, and in this episode we discover how exercise can improve quality of life in menopausal women. To do this, we first must understand how the menstrual cycle works, and the hormonal changes associated to menopause. If you haven't already, listen to Episode 1 where we explore the menstrual cycle and the associated hormones in more depth. Spoiler: In this episode...

VO2max is an established and well understood measure of aerobic fitness, however, sex differences exist. The aim of this episode is to bright these differences to light and explain the reasoning behind these differences. With an understanding of the differences training approaches can shift, aiming to improve overall performance whilst maintaining athlete longevity and health. Interesting reads on...

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Fuelling for exercise can be hard enough, but fuelling around the menstrual cycle can pose another challenge. Special guest Darryl Corley joined us in this episode to explore how to fuel during different phases of the menstrual cycle. We also explore how we can tailor nutrition during the cycle to optimise health and performance. Nutrition apps: - Yazio - MyFitnessPal

This episode is a follow-up on our previous episode where we explored the benefits of exercise for ante-natal women as well as exercise recommendations and contraindications. In this episode, we explore what happens to the body following pregnancy. Based on these events we provide exercise recommendations and contraindications for the post-natal woman.

In this episode we explore the benefits of exercise for ante-natal women. We then discuss exercise recommendations and contraindications for ante-natal women. Interesting reads: - Pregnancy and exercise Make sure you follow and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on social media!

This episode is a continuation of Episode 4. In this episode we discuss some of the benefits of exercise and how they mitigate PCOS symptoms. We also discuss the recommendations and guidelines for exercise and some modalities of exercise which can be incorporated to improve lifestyle. Here are some interesting papers on the topic: - Stepto, N. K., Patten, R. K., Tassone, E. C., Misso, M. L., Brenn...

In this episode we discuss what PCOS is, how it occurs and why it occurs. We also take a look at how PCOS can manifest in women. If you haven't already, take a look at episode 1 to help you understand some of the terms, hormones and structures mentioned in this episode. This episode will be followed by Pt.2 where we will discuss PCOS and exercise as a management and treatment strategy. Here you ca...

In this episode we are joined by Emma Swords, a professional rugby player for Harlequins women. Emma's years of experience in the sport contributed significantly to the creation of this episode. In this episode we discussed some of the current issues in sport, not only for high performers, but for girls and women of all backgrounds. We touched on topics such as stigmas and stereotypes around femal...

In this episode we discuss the physiological changes that occur throughout the cycle and how they may impact exercise. This information can be used to guide you through training and periodisation to maximise your performance and promote health. To learn more about hormonal fluctuation and events throughout the cycle you can listen to Episode 1. Below I have also left some interesting research arti...

This first episode will be the first of two episodes discussing the menstrual cycle. This episode serves to lay the foundation for all the topics we will discuss in the future. In this episode we will discuss the hormones involved in the menstrual cycle, the events which occur and the phases of the cycle. Below, I have left some key points and terminology which might come in handy when listening t...

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