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Natural ways to relieve PCOS
By Anne-Lise Collet

In this article, I suggest some natural ways to relieve PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), a fairly common but under-diagnosed hormonal disorder. What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a common hormonal disorder in women of childbearing age. It is generally characterized by excessive production of androgens (male hormones), menstrual […]

Finding the right position on your bike with Pauline Corlobé
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the Sportive Outdoor podcast, I spoke to Pauline Corlobé, former top-level BMX athlete and physiotherapist specializing in bike fitting, to find out all about the adjustments you need to make on your bike to get the right position. Listen to the podcast Watch the video interview Episode summary In this episode, […]

Test Saucony Peregrine 16 – More comfort and better grip!
By Laurène Philippot

In this article, I present my test of the Saucony Peregrine 16, a model I’m particularly fond of for its versatility. After an already very successful version 15, Saucony strikes hard by integrating a Vibram sole and increasing the cushioning of this iconic trail shoe. Here’s my detailed review after several outings on the trails. […]

Cycling alone from Paris to Budapest with Mathilde Sipos
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the Sportive Outdoor podcast, I welcomed Mathilde Sipos, better known under the pseudonym En route Mathilde, to share with us the story of her solo cycling trip from Paris to Budapest. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Mathilde Sipos, better known on Instagram under the pseudonym “En […]

Sporty but sedentary? The hidden risks of the office with Mathilde Mathieu
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I spoke to Mathilde Mathieu, a physiotherapist specializing in occupational health, about sedentary lifestyles… Which can totally affect us as sportswomen too! Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this episode of La Sportive Outdoor, Mathilde Mathieu, a physiotherapist specializing in prevention […]

The annual cut: what are the benefits?
By Chloé Kappler

As the months go by, the sporting year puts the body under constant pressure. Taking an annual break can therefore be very beneficial: I explain why in this article. Why make an annual cut? Endurance sports, such as trail running, give the body little respite. Training hard all year round means exerting a progressive physical […]

From competition to bikepacking with Valérie Pellissier [Portraits of Valais women].
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the special “Portraits of Valais women” series of the La Sportive Outdoor podcast, I interview Valérie Pellissier, a cyclist who founded Val Bike Expérience, which offers guided bikepacking holidays. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Valérie Pellissier, a former endurance sports competitor, is the central figure in […]

It’s possible to enjoy the festive season, work out and keep your balance!
By Alice Leveque

With the festive season just around the corner, hearty meals follow one another, chocolates make their way into every nook and cranny, and training rhythms are turned upside down. For many of us, this time of year is synonymous with pleasure, but also with apprehension: fear of putting on weight, breaking our sporting routine or […]

Ultracycling: when things don’t go as planned with Louisa Moreau
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I spoke to Louisa Moreau about her first ultra bike race, which didn’t go at all as she’d imagined… Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Louisa Moreau’s first ultra-cycling experience was harder, more intense and more confusing than she had imagined. In this episode, she […]