Welcome to Episode 5 of "Beyond the PULSE," where we explore the intersection of sports psychology, mental and physical health, and cutting-edge science shaping the future of sports. In this episode, host Nikolai Manchev is joined by cyclist, scientist, and gynecologist-in-training, Anne Marijn van der Graaf.

🔴Today's Topics

- The Menstrual Cycle: Myths, Realities, and Athlete Awareness

- Birth Control: Its Effects on Performance and Athlete Health

- The Role of Technology in Monitoring Women's Health in Sports

🎙️Special Guest

Anne Marijn van der Graaf Anne Marijn brings her unique perspective as both an athlete and a scientist, diving into how hormonal changes impact performance and how birth control decisions are made by athletes. She also shares insights into how technology can support athletes in tracking and understanding their menstrual cycles, offering tips on making training more personalized and effective.

✨Key Highlights

- Breaking the stigma around the menstrual cycle in athletics

- How birth control impacts physical and mental performance

- Cutting-edge apps and technology that help female athletes monitor their health

- Strategies for athletes and coaches to optimize training based on hormonal changes

🎥Watch the Full Episode to Discover

- The most common questions athletes ask gynecologists

- How awareness of menstrual cycles and birth control can enhance performance

- Anne Marijn’s top recommendations for athletes to use technology effectively

- Fun rapid-fire questions revealing Anne’s preferences in sports and training Stay tuned till the end for Anne Marijn’s expert tips on improving athlete performance through better health awareness.

🔔Plug-Ins

- Sports en Gyn: https://sportengyn.nl/en/

- PULSE Sport: www.pulsesport.tech