The Mettleset Podcast with the support of New Balance 👟 dives deep into Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) with global expert Dr. Margo Mountjoy.
If you’re an athlete pushing your limits, only to be constantly battling fatigue, stubborn injuries, or stalled performance? The issue might be less about training harder and more about fueling smarter.
In this must-listen episode, recorded live at the Emirates Sports Medicine Conference, we sit down with Dr. Margo Mountjoy, a leading sports physician and clinical professor, to unlock the science and strategy behind RED-S: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport.
Often hiding in plain sight, RED-S is the result of consistently not eating enough to meet your training load. Dr. Mountjoy breaks down this complex condition, explaining how low energy availability impacts athletes of all genders.
The Hidden Costs of Low Fuel:
- Bone Health: Increased stress fractures and long-term consequences.
- Hormonal Balance: Impacting reproductive health and essential bodily functions.
- Mental Focus: Clouded concentration and mood changes.
- Performance: Unexplained dips in training and competition.
Dr. Mountjoy emphasizes that sustainable recovery and peak performance begin with a deceptively simple foundation: adequate nutrition. We explore the cultural and psychological pressures around food and body image in sports and highlight the critical need to educate young athletes and endurance competitors early.
“Recovery starts with eating enough to meet your training load.”
The conversation extends beyond clinical health, as Dr. Mountjoy shares her insights on gender equity in sports, from crucial medical research gaps to the lack of female leadership. She champions a future that is more inclusive and truly athlete-centered.
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this episode offers vital tools for ensuring that high performance and long-term health truly go hand-in-hand.
Tune in now to hear Dr. Margo Mountjoy on energy, health, and equity in sport.
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📷 Follow Dr. Margo on Instagram:@drmargomountjoy
👟 This episode of The Mettleset Podcast is supported by New Balance.
