Dr Bryna Chrismas: Optimising Female Performance

What do female athletes actually need to know to train, recover and perform at their best?This week we're joined by Dr Bryna Chrismas - exercise physiologist, former GB race walker, researcher at Loughborough University, and member of the HYROX Sports Science Advisory Council.Bryna has spent her career improving the health and performance of female athletes, from recreational exercisers through to Olympians, and is helping shape the future of athlete education within HYROX.In this episode we chat about:Why female-specific research has been overlooked for so longThe biggest mistakes women make with fuelling and recoveryLow energy availability and why your menstrual cycle mattersIron deficiency, heavy periods and practical supplementation advicePelvic floor health, perimenopause and the conversations coaches should be havingHeat, race day performance and what HYROX is doing behind the scenesWhat separates elite athletes from the restWhether you're training for your first HYROX, chasing a PB, or simply want to understand your body better, this episode is packed with practical advice that every female athlete (and coach) should hear.Follow Dr Bryna over on instagram : @drbrynachrismasIf you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests!  Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.