220 Triathlon

Women's TRAINING

Both sexes are at risk of overtraining and insufficient recovery. But the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recognise that females are at higher risk if they’re a competitive athlete, compete in a sport that requires them to maintain a certain weight and, not surprisingly, suffer from societal pressures around thinness.

FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD

The Female Athlete Triad is defined by three conditions that may put woman at an increased risk of negative health and performance consequences. They are…

Operating in an energy deficit, be it intentional or not, with or without an eating disorder. Menstrual

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