Female Athletes
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Eating Disorders
The restrictive eating of eating disorders can impair performance through a reduction in available energy to the muscular system. Thermoregulation and the body's capacity to work at the level of intensity required for optimal performance is greatly impacted by dehydration. Restrictive eating is the main part that impairs the athlete from sprinting.
Iron Deficiency
Female Athletes must ensure that they take an adequate amount of iron during their menstruation, because they lose more iron then they normally would. Haemoglobin transports oxygen in the blood and iron is necessary for the production of haemoglobin. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia which can result in fatigue, reduced lactate clearance and reduced energy production. These factors can potentially severely hinder the sporting performance of a female athlete,
Bone Density
Female's activity patterns can be affected by low bone density as the reduction in strength in the bones increases the risk of fractures. Females are recommend to consume a diet containing the recommended amounts of calcium combined with participation in weight bearing exercise as this will reduce the likelihood of osteoporosis and other problems associated with low bone density.
Pregnancy
Females should follow specific guidelines whilst exercising if they are pregnant. Pregnancy should not stop them from doing physical activity.
The restrictive eating of eating disorders can impair performance through a reduction in available energy to the muscular system. Thermoregulation and the body's capacity to work at the level of intensity required for optimal performance is greatly impacted by dehydration. Restrictive eating is the main part that impairs the athlete from sprinting.
Iron Deficiency
Female Athletes must ensure that they take an adequate amount of iron during their menstruation, because they lose more iron then they normally would. Haemoglobin transports oxygen in the blood and iron is necessary for the production of haemoglobin. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia which can result in fatigue, reduced lactate clearance and reduced energy production. These factors can potentially severely hinder the sporting performance of a female athlete,
Bone Density
Female's activity patterns can be affected by low bone density as the reduction in strength in the bones increases the risk of fractures. Females are recommend to consume a diet containing the recommended amounts of calcium combined with participation in weight bearing exercise as this will reduce the likelihood of osteoporosis and other problems associated with low bone density.
Pregnancy
Females should follow specific guidelines whilst exercising if they are pregnant. Pregnancy should not stop them from doing physical activity.