Sports Science and Hormones Q&A with Esther (16 June 25)

Sports Science and Hormones Q&A with Esther (16 June 25)
  • Is anything other than magnesium to help sleep when hormones are being disruptive (2:00)
  • Have you seen any supplements that can help performance e.g. creatine, bicarbonate (4:50)
  • I have low oestrogen, what can I do about this? (7:45)
  • How does body temp vary throughout a cycle? (13:25)
  • Is a variation in your menstrual cycle a red flag? (14:45)
  • What is reds and what are the signs? (15:30)
  • How long does it take to get REDs? (20:10)
  • As you go through the menopause do we need to alter calorie intake? (22:45)
  • Do you think Whoop and oura rings are useful? (25:00)
  • Are there other hormones that we need to be aware of? (29:50)
  • Is there a reduction in performance as we go into perimenopause? (33:30)
  • What are your thoughts on the nose plasters? (37:00)
  • How do you improve breathing whilst running? (38:00)
  • Do you recommend doing lactate, VO2 tests? (40:45)
  • What is the accuracy of wrist based heart rate? (46:00)
  • Dark chocolate can help with PMS (48:10)
  • How would you fuel throughout a day as an athlete? (49:00)