Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS) is a condition that affects athletes when there's an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure. This energy deficit can lead to a range of health and performance issues. Lindsey Cortes has many podcast episodes specifically dedicated to explaining REDS and offering tips for prevention and treatment, linked at the end of this article. This article offers an overview of REDS, the steps to begin REDS Recovery including the REDS Re

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Before digging into the signs of RED-S for female athletes we must first define it! RED-S stands for Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport,...