Understanding RED-S in Recreational Athletes and How to Combat Under-Fuelling
Many high-performing women who juggle running, strength training, work, and daily life often find themselves unintentionally under-fuelling. This can lead to a condition known as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), which is increasingly common not only in elite athletes but also in recreational ones. This post explains what RED-S is, why it happens, and how to recognize and address it to maintain both health and performance. What is RED-S? RED-S stands for Relative E
Poppy Hawe
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How Active Women Should Actually Calculate Calories (For Fat Loss & Performance)
Every spring, my inbox overflows. Women who train intensely. Women who lift weights. Women who run. Women participating in HYROX. Women balancing careers, relationships, and early morning alarms. And nearly all of them express a similar sentiment: “I feel like I’m doing everything right… but I’m not losing weight.” So they follow what diet culture has taught them. They cut calories. They increase cardio. They push themselves harder. And typically, that’s when progress begins
poppy5672
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