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Athletes and coaches! Have you ever wondered about taking CBD oil for pain, sleep, recovery, anxiety or traumatic brain injury? If so, don’t trust Dr. Google. I asked Dr. Graeme Close, Professor of Human Physiology and long time researcher who is currently researching CBD oil in athletes, everything I thought athletes may need to know. He covers so many interesting areas including anti doping (if this is you PLEASE listen!), pain relief, accuracy of labels, where athletes ar...e getting their info, how dieting could effect testing and so much more! He’s so insightful, honest and funny. Definitely no bias here, just the facts. Tune in to episode 15 and listen today. Click the link below or head to my podcast on most platforms called Imperfect Progress with Anne Guzman today! You don’t want to miss this one. Subscribe and rate my podcast on Apple today and share what you learned on your favorite social media platform. https://theprokit.com//cbd-oil-and-athletes-what-we-know-/ Prokit

This is so important for cyclists and endurance athletes to understand. Often why some local superstar sprinters can’t hold a candle when racing in Europe or in harder longer events with a consistently higher pace. But you can train your fatigue resistance! Understanding it is key. https://www.outsideonline.com/2/fatigue-resistance-research

Tracking your period and menstrual cycle is empowering and can help open lines of communication with your physician or coach. Have you ever struggled to connect the dots with changing energy levels, libido, any symptoms including cramps, bloating, pains or mood changes throughout each menstrual cycle? You're not alone and making sense of it all IS empowering. As a coach, do you ask yourself how you can communicate with athletes about their periods or menstrual cycles? The ...Clue app aims to help you with this as well. Dr. Lynae Brayboy MD, Reproductive and Infertility Specialist and Chief Medical Officer at Clue, discusses how the app can help people and women to learn more about their reproductive health and benefit from this. Lastly we talk about the important value of inclusiveness at Clue and how the company has a goal of normalizing periods and reducing health disparities. Dr. Brayboy has a ton of incredible insights during our conversation. This is one of the most important conversations I"ve had, because it is one that can truly incite change in our media, our culture and our every day lives. Click the link below to read the full write up on Prokit including more about Dr. Lynae Brayboy and what we discuss, links to Clue and the direct Spotify link to listen, which is at the top of the write up. You can listen directly from the article. You can also listen to episode #14 on most podcast platforms including Apple, Garage and Spotify etc. Go to the app and click the episode. Please share with anyone who can benefit from learning about athletes and menstrual cycles, bone health, inclusivity and understanding the reproductive system. I'd appreciate if you could go to Apple or Spotify and rate my podcast as well. All you do is click the starts to give your rating out of 5 and if you can leave a comment to let others know what you think of the podcast I would appreciate it a lot! Thanks for listening to this important conversation. https://theprokit.com//how-this-inclusive-period-tracking/

Great new paper with free access until the end of June. Low Energy Availability in Female Athletes: From the Lab to the Field This is an excellent paper that discusses objective markers for RED-S as well as some of the pitfalls of energy intake and expenditure measures, as well as a look at gaps in the current research. https://www.tandfonline.com//full/10/17461391.2021.1915391

New Podcast episode up today! Lots of expertise here to help you maximize your training this season and get the most out of your cycling hours. Make them count! World Champion and Olympian Amber Neben and world class coach and Training Peaks Product Leader Tim Cusick unravel so many important topics related to your cycling success. -What's HRV and their thoughts on using it as a tool... -How to build and measure progress in your training strategy -Why rest is so crucial to athletes and why they get flat without it -Common barriers to success in cyclists of all levels -Overcoming adversity in life and sport -Non functional overreaching vs functional overreaching -Mindset and how it can shape your success in sport Click the link below or listen on your favourite podcast platform at "Imperfect Progress with Anne Guzman." Tim and Amber share a lot of experience that can really help you avoid common mistakes athletes make and maximize your time on the bike (or run, or swim!). Tune in and leave a comment about your favorite part and what you learned or if you have any questions. Thanks for listening! Prokit Amber Neben Tim Cusick https://theprokit.com//a-3x-world-champion-and-her-coach-/

Another important read about former professional cyclist Nikki Brammeier and her experiences with RED-S in sport, struggles with food and body image and also reproduction. It’s important to know that you can have RED-S while still having a period. Please share with anyone who may benefit. ... @theprokit https://t.co/QZMKZzrfHQ?amp=1

Athletes! Looking to improve your performance? There's this FREE performance aid called #sleep that you have at your fingertips and Award winning Sleep Scientist Dr. Amy Bender is here to help you optimize yours. Dr. Bender has answers to many of our burning questions during my latest episode of Imperfect Progress. Can napping improve your performance? Can you strategize your caffeine intake to maximize #sleep? What about #CBD oil? ... Is that sleep technology on your watch accurate? Can caffeine make you tired? What can you do to help yourself fall asleep? What about those blue light glasses, do they work? How can you manage jet lag when flying to Europe to race? This episode is LOADED with brilliance. Click on the Prokit link below and get your sleep strategy dialed in for 2021 and beyond. Dr. Amy Bender @Sleep4Sport answers all. Don't miss this one! https://theprokit.com//dr-amy-bender-how-to-get-good-slee/

Dr. Gibala said the lesson from the #research is that with a little effort, we can stay active anywhere under almost any circumstances no matter how busy we are. The key to getting the benefit of brief #exercise is to pick up the pace. https://www.nytimes.com//for-an-exercise-snack-try-the-new #exercise #fitness #health ... @theprokit See more

Don’t underestimate the power of #sleep. It’s a free tool at your fingertips. Creating an environment to optimize sleep and a consistent sleep schedule when possible helps. I’m doing a podcast today with a sleep expert who works with national team and Olympica athletes, so stay tuned for practical tips to sleep better in 2021 and some interesting insights on light, cbd oil and poor pre race night sleep. Prokit #health #cbd #athlete #prokit https://www.sciencealert.com/sleep-diet-or-exercise-now-you

This is an important read. It’s a difficult time and different people gain control in different ways. Please reach out and get help if you need to and speak to a professional. https://www.thestar.com//eating-disorders-in-canadian-athl @prokit... #athletes See more

Dr.Scott Lear, international #healthy living expert, shares interesting insights about what’s happening to you physiologically with continuous #sitting or sedentary #lifestyle and how can you alter your environment to encourage more movement. Is that standing desk worth it? What is being sedentary doing to our blood vessels? ... Does walking for 2 minutes impact your blood sugar? Find out on @theprokit. @scottlear

An important read and listen. Athlete’s health includes the mind and body. Ask for help if you’re struggling. https://www.nytimes.com//opin/alexi-pappas-depression.html