
Emily Pappas
Website: http://relentlessathleticsllc.com

The Real Dangers of Energy Deficiency in Female Athletes
In 1972, a short but powerful federal law was passed: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in...
I'm Barely Eating But My Body Isn't Changing. Why?
Tells me if this sounds familiar... You are a female athlete. You train hard, and do so 5-6 days a week. You want to be in your BEST shape fo...
Why You're Probably Doing Way Too Much Foam Rolling
Tight muscles are normal, especially if you are training hard and pushing your body to excel both on the field and in the gym. But tight muscles ca...
The New Food Pyramid for Female Athletes
I love talking to female athletes who want to eat healthy and make better decisions when it comes to fueling for their performance. But I often fin...
Why Intermittent Fasting Doesn't Always Make Sense for Female Athletes
Many of you have probably heard about intermittent fasting, a specific type of fasting associated with a slew of health benefits, including weight los...
How Static Stretching Changes Your Body (and Not Always for the Better)
I hear it from coaches and parents all the time: "Make sure you stretch! All these girls keep getting injured because they aren't stretching!" Alth...
Why Female Athletes Can't Afford to Ignore the Warning Signs of an Absent or Irregular Cycle
Ladies, I know we don't like to talk about "that time" of the month. But here's the truth: Your menstrual cycle DOES impact performance...and that'...