by rmcconville | Jan 21, 2026 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)
In sport culture, “fitness” is often treated as synonymous with health. Faster splits, lower resting heart rates, leaner bodies, and higher training volumes are seen as proof that the body is adapting well. But for many, these outward markers of underfueling in...
by rmcconville | Jun 17, 2025 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)
When it comes to RED-S symptoms in athletes, I often hear these two statements… “I’m still eating, so I can’t have RED-S.”“I haven’t lost weight, so I can’t have RED-S or be underfueling.” Many athletes think these are “unexplained” symptoms and are...