Unlocking Performance: The Power of Menstrual Cycles in Sport

Join us for an informative and empowering session designed specifically for the sporting industry on 26th March. This session will dive deep into how the menstrual cycle impacts performance, recovery and overall well-being, helping you to understand how these changes can assist athletes in making decisions in regards to their athletic performance.

We’ll discuss the importance of cycle awareness in understanding how it may affect athletic performance and prevent burnout. You’ll learn how to understand the different phases of the cycle and how this knowledge can keep women and girls engaged in sport long-term.

You will learn:

• How the menstrual cycle influences performance, energy and recovery in sports
• The link between hormonal fluctuations and injuries and understanding what we know from research in sportswomen
• Strategies to support performance in each phase of the menstrual cycle
• How understanding the menstrual cycle can promote long-term participation and retention in sport
• Practical tips for coaches, trainers and athletes to use hormonal health to their advantage

This event is a must-attend for sports professionals, coaches, team leaders and anyone interested in improving the sporting experience for women and girls. Connect with experts in the field, gain invaluable insights and equip yourself with the tools to foster healthier, more sustainable sporting careers for women at all levels.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform how you approach training, performance and athlete well-being.

Natalie Moore and Lisa Saunders

Natalie and Lisa are accredited women’s health and lifestyle coaches, facilitators, and workplace performance and wellbeing consultants. Together, they bring complementary passions for holistic health, wellbeing, and workplace performance, delivering impactful education and empowerment for individuals and businesses.

With a mission to help women embrace their physiology and unlock their full potential, Lisa and Natalie focus on gender-specific wellbeing strategies that enhance confidence, energy, and overall health. They believe that when individuals are healthy across their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions, they can live with lasting vitality and happiness—thriving at every stage of life.

Their work extends to empowering women’s health as a catalyst for peak performance, resilience, and growth, unlocking the strength and confidence needed to excel in sport, leadership, and all aspects of life. By providing tailored, holistic health solutions, Lisa and Natalie ensure women are equipped to thrive and perform at their best, whether in the workplace, on the field, or in daily life.

Hannah Dower

Hannah is currently undertaking her PhD with the Western Bulldogs AFLW team and Victoria University, investigating the influence of the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraception on performance in field team sport athletes. She has over eight years’ experience working with females in sport, has held roles as a high-performance manager, strength and conditioning coach and rehabilitation coordination.

Alongside her career in elite and sub-elite sport, she was an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) for six years, including roles in the tertiary education sector where she was responsible for running a student-led clinic. Hanah is also a proud contributor to the Live Life Whole project, an evidence-based project designed to empower young women with the tools they need to nourish and nurture their physical, mean and emotional wellbeing.

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