As athletes, we pay close attention to the delicate balance of factors influencing our performance, both physical and mental. The relationship between hormonal birth control and an athlete’s mood (and therefore performance) is a recent a topic of interest and discussion. In this article, we’ll explore the nuanced landscape of Read more…
Signs Athletes Should Look for The fifth vital sign for women is the menstrual cycle. As an athlete, it’s incredibly important for not only your health, but optimal performance too. Hopefully you have a healthy, consistent menstrual cycle, but sometimes things go awry. So what are some menstrual cycle red Read more…
The menstrual cycle is a natural and integral part of a female athlete’s reproductive system. It plays a crucial role in athletic performance, fertility, and overall health. Despite being a common phenomenon, there is often confusion surrounding what constitutes a normal menstrual cycle. The truth is, there’s no such thing Read more…
If you’ve ever seen a graph of the menstrual cycle hormones, it looks like some kind of terrifying theme park ride with peaks and quick dips and tracks crisscrossing all over. Most of us haven’t really thought about them since middle school. But healthy hormone levels and menstrual cycle are Read more…
A quick Google search for birth control is enough to make your head spin. There are So. Many. Options. Which one should you choose? Is one better than another for athletes? Will it negatively impact your athletic performance? We dive into all of this here. If you’re an athlete curious Read more…
As athletes, we constantly seek ways to enhance our performance. Our diet plays a pivotal role not only in our physical health but also in our mental well-being. How can you fuel your mood? Extensive research has been done on the connection between food for mental health and athletic performance. Read more…
Undeniably, adverse effects are associated with vitamin D deficiency that will affect athletic performance both directly and indirectly. Make sure you know your blood level before supplementing as blind supplementing can be dangerous and a waste of time
Technically, vitamin D is a hormone and found in a few foods, added to others, and made by the body when exposed to UV light. It’s easy not to get enough D and is one of the most common suboptimal nutrients in athletes. When looking for a vitamin D supplement, you’ll see a couple of options.
Menstrual cycle based training, a female specific blood analysis, birth control and athletic performance?? Social media and the internet are full of advice for athletes who menstruate these days. This article recaps information on our ABT.she blood analysis panel and our quick takes on some of the hottest topics for Read more…
As summer athletes start to wrap up seasons, and winter athletes start ramping up, it’s a great time to remind ourselves of the importance of the offseason. As an athlete, I’ll admit, the offseason can be…strange bordering on stressful. If it feels weird not to have a high training load Read more…