Pregnancy is an intense physical adventure, comparable for some to a nine-month marathon. If you’re a sportswoman accustomed to the great outdoors, you already know that nutrition is the fuel of performance. When you’re pregnant, your needs evolve to ensure your baby’s development while maintaining your vitality. I’ll try to give you a few keys […]
In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I welcomed Lise and Laura from WIP (Women in Progress) Coach, who specialize in pelvic health and spoke without taboo about a subject that is essential for us women: the perineum! Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Long shrouded in the shadows […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I welcomed French-Icelandic climber Svana Bjarnason to share her story about the disease that affects her: endometriosis. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this episode, Svana Bjarnason, a Franco-Icelandic climber on the international circuit, shares a rare testimonial: that of a […]
On November 22 and 23, 2025, the first Trail Summit was held in Aix-les-Bains, a conference dedicated to health and performance organized by the Ecole de Trail. It was a great event, with some top-quality speakers. I wasn’t able to attend all the conferences, but here are 10 key points that I felt were important. […]
Often associated with bone health, vitamin D actually plays a much broader role in our bodies. A true hormone of well-being and vitality, it is involved in muscle function, immune response, injury prevention and even recovery after exercise. And yet, despite its importance, a large proportion of the population has insufficient levels, particularly in the […]
Endometriosis affects around 1 in 10 women of childbearing age, i.e. almost 190 million women worldwide and around 2 million in France. Despite this high number, the disease is poorly diagnosed, with an average delay of 6 to 10 years. It often goes unrecognized by the general public and healthcare professionals alike. Yet its impact […]
Regular exercise naturally increases energy requirements. But what we often forget is that vitamins and minerals are also more in demand. Let’s take a look at how to incorporate these nutrients into your daily diet, through a balanced and varied diet. Micronutrition and sport: a balance not to be neglected Although required in small quantities, […]