The Female Athlete (Sports Science)
An ongoing collection of sports science literature on the female athlete.
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Women Are Underrepresented In Exercise Science, And That Is A Problem
Dr. Megan Roche and David Roche explore a fundamentally important topic.
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The Postpartum Experience No One Wants to Read About but Should
As I have been going through this, I find myself looking for answers in other women's postpartum...
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The period of the period: Understanding the Female Athlete
A major gap in the scientific literature and sport in general is a more equal representation of...
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The Pro’s Kit: Hillary Allen
Mountain runner Hillary Allen takes us inside her kit: books, podcasts, gear, favorite running...
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Letter to my Younger Self
Rebecca Rusch shares a letter with her 15-year-old self.
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Sports Nutrition for Females Webinar
webinar with Source Endurance Learn the basics about how the menstrual cycle impacts nutrition...
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The Latest on Women’s Health
Today we look at DHA use in pregnant women and the risks of hormone therapy.
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The Morning Shakeout: Mario Fraioli interviews Faith E. Briggs
We started Prokit to amplify and spotlight the voices of powerful storytellers. Whether it’s...
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Hit PLAY not pause
It’s no secret, I’m 52 and on version 5.2 of myself. I’ve been open about my age and...
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Bailey Richardson: Building Communities that Get Together and Stay Together
Bailey Richardson grew up with a foundational belief “that you can make any future you...
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Alison Tetrick: A Letter to my Younger Self
"Wear the boots." Pro cyclist Alison Tetrick reflects on life, racing and being "boldly you" in...
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Rebecca Rusch: Be Good, Be Vulnerable and Don’t Stop Learning
Rebecca Rusch’s nickname is the Queen of Pain — for good reason. She has pushed herself to...
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How the Menstrual Cycle Affects Athletic Performance
After an exhaustive search of the literature, researchers conclude that, well, it’s complicated
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Challenge Accepted: Women Supporting Women
When we started Prokit, we did it with a deliberate goal of elevating the voices and stories of...
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Retirement from Sport: Rachel Joyce – Pro Triathlete and 3x Podium at the Ironman World Championships
Over my years as a professional athlete I have seen so many athletes retire and move on from...
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Female Athletes, Hormonal Contraception, & Bone Health
I still see young female athletes in my clinic who think it's normal to lose their period during...
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Dr. Emily Kraus: Bone Health and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-s) in the Endurance Athlete Population (Podcast)
“There’s still this notion that, in female athletes, that it’s ok to lose their period...
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Olympian Leah Kirchmann: The Secret Sauce to Consistency in the Pro Peloton (Podcast)
“I equate focusing on health with high performance and when you have a healthy resilient body...
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Pro Cyclist Sarah Sturm Does it Her Way
A podcast and deep-dive interview with gravel and cyclocross pro Sarah Sturm.
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Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar on Kindness and Finding your Path
Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar brings to life her journey from a war zone in Ireland to becoming one...
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The Hungry Athlete – Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Whether you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, there’s a chance you’ve heard...
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Prokit Moms in Sport
The 2020 Prokit Moms in Sport. Lessons and reflections from moms who rip.
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Fasted Training May Have Long-Term Risks, Especially For Female Athletes
Female athletes and male athletes respond to some training interventions differently. And the...
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Women are Not Small Men: a paradigm shift in the science of nutrition
Historically, sports nutrition studies were conducted on men and the results assumed to be the...
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The Importance of Pelvic Strength Work During and After Pregnancy
Along with cycling regularly, I was running two to three times a week in the first trimester of...
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Sex Differences in Resistance Training: A Systematic Review … : The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research
young to middle-aged males and females using the same resistance training protocol. The protocol...
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The Fit Mom’s Maternity + Baby Essentials List
As a brand new mom, I can’t take credit for this list. Instead, I want to thank some of the...
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Emily Kraus, Sports Med Physician on Running Medicine, Injury Prevention and the Female Athlete
Stanford doctor Emily Kraus' foundation for training, injury prevention, longevity, sports...