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USA Cycling Coaching Summit - Series 1

With over 12 hours of presentations from some of the cycling world's foremost authorities, this comprehensive video series is an indispensable resource no matter the level of athlete or the discipline that you coach. Learn cutting-edge philosophies on technical skills, nutrition, strength training, BMX cycling, revenue generating and much, much more. Not a coach? No problem. What you'll learn from this series will positively impact every facet of your training and translate to huge performance gains.

Warning Signs of Energy Deficiency Brought on by Improper Nutrition in Female Athletes

A presentation by Alicia Kendig, MS, CSSD, entitled - Warning Signs of Energy Deficiency Brought on by Improper Nutrition in Female Athletes. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Function of energy from food, Optimal performance?, General trends in female athletes, Female Athlete Triad, Energy Availability, Insufficient intake or Eating Disorder?, Causes of menstrual dysfunction, Menstrual Status - clincal definitions, Effect of low hormone levels on bone formation, Implications of low Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Example bone density scans, BMD with reappearance of menses, Fighting low BMD and helping bone formation, Iron deficiency, Study of how this all fits together, Nutrition recommendations based on training, Q&A
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