Ep. 094 - Lori Ayres and Erin Sparrold

In episode 94 of the Athletor Podcast, we sit down with Erin Sparrold, a sports nutritionist with over a decade of experience working with wrestlers, and Lori Ayres, a trailblazer in women’s wrestling as co-founder of DI Women’s Wrestling and Executive Director of the California RTC. Together, they dive into the unique nutritional needs and challenges female wrestlers face, from managing energy availability to maintaining bone density and hormonal health. The discussion highlights critical insights into weight class selection, macro balancing, and the impact of menstrual cycles on training and performance. Erin and Lori also explore the symptoms of under-fueling and strategies to promote long-term health and success for female athletes. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or parent, this episode provides essential takeaways for supporting wrestlers on and off the mat.