Stacy Sims

Apr 15, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Holly Thorpe |Agatha Gibbons |Stacy Sims

Lydia Ko reacts to her birdie on the 16th green during the third round of the Palos Verdes Championship. Photo / APLast weekend's LPGA event in California will likely be remembered as much for what was said as the golf that was played. Asked about some on-course treatment she'd needed for back pain, world number three Lydia Ko replied matter-of-factly, "It's that time of the month."The candid reference to her menstrual cycle had Golf Channel commentator Jerry Foltz flummoxed.

Jan 1, 2024 | mindbodygreen.com | Stacy Sims

Image by BONNINSTUDIO / StocksyJanuary 01, 2024If you even remotely follow the fitness world, you've heard the buzz around zone 2 training—the current golden child of many training programs. And while there's no doubt that easy days have an important place in health, fitness, and training, for women specifically, the benefits of zone 2 are being oversold.

Sep 14, 2023 | mdpi.com | Katherine L. Schofield |Holly Thorpe |Stacy Sims

1. IntroductionLow energy availability (LEA) is defined as a state in which the body does not have enough energy to support all the physiological functions needed to maintain optimal health [1]. When LEA occurs, a range of physiological functions are impaired, and performance can be reduced [2,3,4,5].

Jul 10, 2023 | frontiersin.org | Stacy Sims |Michelle T Barrack |Esme Jordaan

1. IntroductionUltramarathon runners, ultramarathoners, or ultrarunners participate in runs and races longer than 42,195 meters. They can be amateurs, recreational joggers, or professional athletes. Participation in such competitions is often motivated by the desire for personal achievements, general health, and psychological reasons (1). The age of participants varies greatly, but peak performances are often achieved at 35 or older (2).

Feb 9, 2023 | tandfonline.com | Chad M. Kerksick |Erik Bustillo |Stacy Sims |Katie Hirsch

The primary consideration for female athletes, regardless of hormonal status, is to maintain an overall EA level that meets the specific goals and requirements of their individual training and performance demands. Due to the increased energy needs in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, eumenorrheic athletes may consider increasing overall 24-h energy intake in this phase. COC use can mask early signs of LEA, reducing the opportunity to identify LEA and prevent further implications.