What we’re reading this week!
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'Just Add Sequins'
Rimla Akhtar, Wendy Taylor, Tess Howard and Holly Bradshaw join Sue Anstiss to consider the impact of sports kit for women and girls.
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Perfectionism vs Being Committed
Ashley dives into the difference between perfectionism versus being committed and why we should stay curious about perfectionist tendencies that pop up in HA recovery
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"Hormones, Health and Human Potential
Laurent Bannock discusses "Hormones, Health and Human Potential" with Dr Nicky Keay MB BChir MRCP
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'Physiological and Nutritional Considerations for Training &Body Composition in Females' with Professor Abbie Smith-Ryan
This weeks ‘We Do Science’ Podcast takes a deep dive into discussions around research on females relevant to sport and exercise science and nutrition!
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The Wrap: Wimbledon scrap white undergarments, 42K at the rugby World Cup
Chloe Dalton of The [Female] Athlete Project discusses the Women’s Rugby World Cup, Wimbledon scrapping their ‘all-white’ clothing rule, and Basketballer Brittney Griner being transferred to Russian penal colony
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It's Christmas
Christmas can be a really difficult time for many, especially if you or a loved one experiences disordered eating. The TrainBrave Podcast helps us to navigate the festive period!
The Trainbrave Podcast is an educational platform for all things sports nutrition, fitness and lifestyle. Leading Sports and Eating disorder Dietitian, Author and co-founder of the Successful Trainbrave campaign, Renee McGregor provides you with practical strategies helping you to achieve your optimal but sustainable performance.
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Power cycle: could tracking periods help female athletes break records?
Ida Emilie Steinmark discusses how some researchers believe that understanding the menstrual cycle will not just free athletes from symptoms, but take them to new, record-breaking heights.
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Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn't Built for Us
Running While Black draws on Désir’s experience as an endurance athlete, activist, and mental health advocate to explore why the seemingly simple, human act of long distance running for exercise and health has never been truly open to Black people.
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"It's a player's right to have a baby at any time in their career"
Everton player Toni Duggan, sits down with the Guardian’s Tom Garry to talk about maternity rights for women in sport.