Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women in Sport with Christine Yu

Join us as we dive into an eye-opening conversation with journalist and author Christine Yu, discussing her latest book, "Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women in Sport." This essential read is exactly what the world of girls' sports needs today. Christine shares her journey of discovering the lack of education and accurate information regarding the menstrual cycle and how it impacts women in sports. Menstrual Cycle and Sports: Christine explores the emerging science on periods, hormones, breasts, and body shame, and how these factors affect female athletes. Normalizing Conversations: The importance of breaking the taboo, stigma, and shame around women's health and performance in sports. Long-Term Health: How understanding these aspects is crucial for keeping sports safe, helping girls thrive, and reducing the dropout rate in sports. Statistics: The Women's Sports Foundation reports that 40% of teen girls are not actively participating in a sport, and boys have 1.3 million more sport opportunities than girls. Christine’s personal story and curiosity about women's health in sports. The necessity of educating athletes, coaches, and parents about the menstrual cycle and its effects on performance. Strategies for creating a supportive environment for female athletes. Stay tuned until the end when Christine shares the five people she would invite to her dream dinner party, including Simone Biles, Kara Goucher, and Allyson Felix. Don’t miss this insightful episode that’s set to revolutionize how we understand and support women in sports. Subscribe now, and let’s normalize these crucial conversations together!   LINKS: Instagram Christine Yu https://www.instagram.com/cyu888/ Kara Goucher https://www.instagram.com/karagoucher/ PEAC-train like a girl https://www.instagram.com/peac_train_like_a_girl/ Alison Felix https://www.instagram.com/felix_alison/ Simone Biles https://www.instagram.com/simonebiles/?hl=en