Episode 106 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "The Female Athlete" with Dr Kirsty Elliot-Sale PhD (Nottingham Trent University, UK) In this session we get into: Defining the term 'Female Athlete' The 'Menstrual Cycle' and implications for training adaptations and performance Hormonal contraceptives: potential impact on training and performance Know your athlete: importance of talking to the female athlete The 'Female Athlete Triad' and 'RED-S' The Evidence-base on female athletes Nutritional considerations for health and performance in female athletes Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.GuruPerformance.com