60-minute lecture
Followed by a 20–30 minute question and answer period.
Speaking
Optimize your female athletes' current and future health
This educational program is designed for female collegiate and high school athletes in all athletic disciplines. Its aim is to educate young women on the importance of having a monthly period.
I will explain how the monthly hormonal fluctuations in a natural menstrual cycle are vital for bone, brain, cardiovascular, and reproductive health. I will also speak about how intense physical training, eating habits, and stress management can positively or negatively interact to affect the menstrual cycle.
The talk
What your athletes will learn
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Why the monthly hormonal fluctuations in a natural cycle are vital for bone, brain, cardiovascular, and reproductive health
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How intense physical training, eating habits, and stress management interact to affect the menstrual cycle
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The nutritional requirements for women and girls in athletic training and competition
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How and why a regular period is a strong indicator of overall health
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What infrequent or missing periods signal about whether the body’s needs are being met
Format
How it runs
This 60 minute lecture followed by a 20 – 30 minute question and answer period is perfect for high school or collegiate level teams. It will provide beneficial information to coaches and female athletes regarding the nutritional requirements for women and girls involved in athletic training and competition.
In person or virtual
Delivered on site with your team, or over video for remote programs.
Teams and coaching staff
High school and collegiate teams across all athletic disciplines.
We will dive into how and why a regular period is a strong indicator of overall health. We will also discuss how infrequent or missing periods are strong indicators that the body's needs are not being met and, if not addressed, could potentially lead to more serious issues down the road. This is information that will benefit these women and girls throughout their athletic careers and beyond.
Inquire
Reach out so we can discuss how I can speak with your female athletes
Tell me about your team and what you would like the session to cover, and I will come back to you with dates.