Ep 14 | Prof Margo Mountjoy: Fuel to Perform and Preventing REDs

Every athlete wants to perform at their best—but what happens when your body simply doesn't have enough energy to keep up?In this episode, Philippa sits down with internationally renowned sports physician and researcher Professor Margo Mountjoy, one of the world's leading experts on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs).Together, they unpack what REDs actually is, why it's far more common than many people realise, and the early warning signs that athletes, parents and coaches should never ignore.In this episode, we explore:- What REDs is and why it affects far more athletes than many people realise.- The early warning signs every athlete, parent and coach should know.- Why losing your period is not a sign of athletic success.- How low energy availability impacts performance, recovery, bone health and long-term wellbeing.- Why adolescent girls are particularly vulnerable to REDs.- The role coaches, parents and sporting organisations play in creating healthier sporting environments.- How we can shift the conversation away from body size and towards performance, health and longevity.This episode will give you a greater understanding of how to better support the women and girls in your sporting community.Learn more about Margo here https://margomountjoy.com/Follow Margo on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drmargomountjoy/If you believe in creating stronger pathways, healthier sporting environments and better opportunities for women and girls in sport, we'd love your support.Become a WSRT member: https://wsrt.org.au/membership