Young Gymnasts May Not Be Eating Enough for Their Sport
Researchers studied 56 young female rhythmic gymnasts in Spain to understand what they eat and how it affects their bodies. They found that the gymnasts, …
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How Your Period Affects Your Training and Nutrition
Researchers studied how female athletes' bodies change throughout their menstrual cycle and how training and nutrition should adapt accordingly. The study …
Read MoreWhy Some Female CrossFit Athletes Struggle With Eating and Exercise
Researchers surveyed 325 female CrossFit athletes to understand how often they experience unhealthy eating patterns and obsessive exercise habits. They found …
Read MoreHow to Fix Energy Problems in Athletes: Pills or Lifestyle Changes?
When athletes don't eat enough to match their training, they can develop a condition called Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) that affects their …
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