female athletes
Anyone who trains or plays a sport must be aware of the possibility of injuries. In fact, some training injuries are more common in women than in men. In this article, you’ll get a glimpse of the four most common training injuries that strike women more than men.
Iron deficiency anemia has a definite impact on exercise performance and endurance – but what about low iron levels without anemia? Low iron stores are relatively common in athletes even in the absence of anemia. Find out how this can affect exercise performance.
You may be eating a diet that contains enough iron – but how much are you absorbing? There’s evidence that pre-menopausal women who are physically active are at greater risk for iron deficiency. This article discusses factors that affect iron absorption from the foods you eat and how to make sure your iron levels are adequate.
Female athletes and women who exercise need to be concerned about nutrition. Not only is it necessary to monitor amounts of macronutrients like protein, fat, and carbs, micronutrients are important too. Here are three important mineral deficiencies that female athletes need to be aware of.
The pressure to train hard and stay thin is strong in some sports. That’s why women are at higher risk for female athlete triad syndrome. This article discusses what female triad syndrome is, what causes and the importance of treatment.
