Health

Sportsman’s psychological exhaustion syndrome: when pleasure disappears
By Sandra Holtz

You’re probably familiar with physical exhaustion and overtraining. But have you ever heard of psychological exhaustion syndrome? In this article, I invite you to discover this concept through the story of Anne-Sophie. Anne-Sophie is a fencer. She’s just 15, and this is her first year in a high-level training structure. She comes to see me […]

Relieving premenstrual syndrome (PMS) with phytotherapy
By Anne-Lise Collet

Menstrual disorders are unfortunately widespread among women of childbearing age. Still very taboo in our society, they can be particularly disabling for those who regularly suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Fortunately, Mother Nature is here to help! In this article, I’d like to share with you a few herbal remedies to help you cope. Hopefully, […]

Understanding the menstrual cycle
By Chloé Kappler

Understanding the menstrual cycle also means getting to know yourself. Not only does it indicate the health of a woman’s reproductive system and fertility, but also her general state of health. We’ll take a look at what’s going on to help you make sense of it, before we talk about the consequences for training in […]

Overtraining – When the desire to perform puts us at risk
By Sandra Holtz

Overtraining is a complex phenomenon, which can manifest itself in psychological signs that it’s worth knowing how to spot. Let’s discover this through Juliane’s story, which will also lead us to question the meaning of overtraining, which often doesn’t happen by chance. Signals that are difficult to perceive and take into account When you’re physically […]

How to eat during a race or trail run?
By Alice Leveque

Your training is coming to an end; in a few days, you’ll be at the starting line of your bike race, but do you already know what nutrition strategy you’ll be using? In this article, I’ll guide you on how to fuel your body on race day. Objective: hydration and energy intake First of all, […]

When low self-esteem gets in the way of sporting activity
By Laurine Arnould

” I’d like to go cycling but I’m too bad “, ” I really like running but I’m no good at it “, ” I like climbing but I look like a disjointed puppet “. When your self-talk is constantly based on the fact that you’re not good enough/gifted/competent/performing/etc., it’s a sign of low self-esteem. […]

Resuming sport after childbirth – A short guide
By Emilie Brussat

Resuming sport after childbirth raises many questions for new mothers. This article looks at the most common problems after having a baby, the impact this has on getting back into sport, and guides you through the steps you need to take to get back to your former physical level. Having a baby brings many changes […]

What to eat for your pre-race meal?
By Alice Leveque

I like to say that the day of your competition is a bit like an exam you’ve been studying for for months. To think that you could catch up on everything you haven’t worked on the morning of your test would be a real heresy. When it comes to your diet, it’s all the same: […]

What to eat the week before a race?
By Alice Leveque

This final stretch, the last week before a race, should enable you to stock up on energy and ensure good hydration and optimal digestive comfort on race day. Let’s take a look at the different phases of this last week before your race, and the foods you should and shouldn’t eat. Keep in mind! The […]