In a previous blog post, Dr. Kirsty Elliot-Sale nicely highlighted that differences in anatomy, physiology and psychology between males and females make it unclear whether females need different exercise and nutrition advice than their male counterparts. In this blog we will highlight the metabolic differences in fuel storage and utilization between males and females and what these differences may mean for female athletes. Females store and use more fat in skeletal muscle Loo

A systematic review of 32 trials found that fish oil supplements affect muscle recovery, mood and reaction time in athletes, but not endurance performance or training adaptations.