THE INFLUENCE OF MENSTRUATION ON TRAINING SCHEDULES IN WELL-TRAINED AND ELITE FEMALE MOUNTAIN BIKE, ROAD AND CYCLOCROSS ATHLETES

Female physiology is unique and driven by fluctuations in sex hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle. These hormones present myriad mechanisms that may influence physiological systems, potentially implicating exercise performance. However, research exploring the MC in athletes is limited. This s...

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Main Authors: Robyn Aitkenhead, Lewis Kirkwood, Geraint Florida-James, Lesley Ingram-Sills
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Scientific Publishing House. NSA Press 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sports Sciences
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Online Access:https://journal.nsa.bg/pdf/vol2_2023/6.pdf