ACSM and GSSI present “Supporting Female Athletes: An Evidence-Based Toolkit to Optimize their Health & Performance” As participation in female sports continues to rise, the health of female athletes has taken center stage. At the same time, research into the nutrition and hydration needs of female athletes is rising. Staying up to date with the latest, evidence-based information enables scientists and practitioners to not only understand the science but also apply it in practical ways, empowering athletes to enhance both their performance and overall well-being.
The Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) has had a mission of helping athletes optimize their health and performance through research, innovation, education and service in hydration and nutrition science – including with female athletes – for almost 40 years.
In this presentation you will hear directly from GSSI scientists who specialize in the female athletes as they:
- Provide the latest hydration and fueling recommendations for female athletes
- Review the latest research on energy availability and menstrual cycle
- Provide an overview of a toolkit that GSSI have created for practitioners that provides evidence-based recommendations to support the well-being and performance of female athletes
Presenters
Rebecca Randell, PhD
Associate Principal Scientist leading the GSSI female athlete strategy. Rebecca completed her bachelor’s degree and PhD at the University of Birmingham, UK. She currently holds a position as visiting fellow at Loughborough University and is a fellow of the European College of Sport Science. Rebecca has experience working with elite athletes and clubs and continues to author publications in peer reviewed journals and deliver invited presentations in the UK and abroad.
Caroline Tarnowski, MSc
Scientist for the GSSI International team, based in the UK. Caroline completed her bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science and master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Caroline has completed research projects related to the topics of energy availability, fluid balance and sweat rates, carbohydrate ingestion, female athletes and sleep. Currently, Caroline’s role at GSSI involves providing athlete service and education to Gatorade partners, with a particular focus on female athletes.
Pricing
Webinar is free for all registrants, and one (1) free CEC is provided, courtesy of GSSI.