If you train regularly, eat “well,” and still feel like your body isn’t responding the way it should, this is something that should be on your radar. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is a common thing I see in clinic and even though it’s more well known now than years ago, most people aren’t sure how to assess if it’s something that is affecting them. It can be tricky as it’s not extreme, not always intentional and it can affect the weekend warrior just as easily as it can affect an elite athlete. What is RED-S? RED-S occurs when the body doesn’t have enough energy available to support both exercise and normal physiological function. It was once known as the Female Athlete Triad, which focused on: We now know ...
