Dr Bryna Chrismas: Optimising Female Performance

<p>What do female athletes actually need to know to train, recover and perform at their best?</p><p>This week we&#39;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.</p><p>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.</p><p>In this episode we chat about:</p><ul><li>Why female-specific research has been overlooked for so long</li><li>The biggest mistakes women make with fuelling and recovery</li><li>Low energy availability and why your menstrual cycle matters</li><li>Iron deficiency, heavy periods and practical supplementation advice</li><li>Pelvic floor health, perimenopause and the conversations coaches should be having</li><li>Heat, race day performance and what HYROX is doing behind the scenes</li><li>What separates elite athletes from the rest</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;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.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Dr Bryna over on instagram : @drbrynachrismas</p><p><br></p><p>If 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!</p><p><br></p><p>As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.</p><p><br></p><p>LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKD</p><p>MyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.</p><p><br></p>