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The Relentless Athletics Journal exists to close the knowledge gap in female athlete development. Our articles translate sport science into real-world guidance on strength training, nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention – so female athletes aren’t undertrained, underfueled, or misunderstood.

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May 19, 2024
Emily Neff
3 min read

Three Drills to Improve a Female Athlete’s Speed in her First Step

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. studentGirls are innately slower than males in their first 5-10yds of a sprint.BUT she doesn’t have to stay slowerPaired with explosive heavy lifting, try these...
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Performance
Apr 5, 2024
Emily Neff
4 min read

Five Rules For Speed Development for Female Athletes

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. studentHere are five-speed Rules we use every day at Relentless that are guaranteed to get your athletes FAST!  !!!WARNING!!! Following these rules regularly may cause extreme...
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Performance
Feb 11, 2024
Emily Neff
4 min read

Why Explosive, Heavy Lifting Matters for Speed Development in Female Athletes

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. studentAs a coach frequently asked about optimizing training for young athletes, a recent inquiry caught my attention: Can my daughter achieve speed and explosiveness through...
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Performance
Jan 29, 2024
Emily Neff
5 min read

Female Athletes Need to Train Differently: Its Biological.

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. studentIn the world of sports and athleticism, one size does not fit all.Female athletes are biologically different than males and need to train for their...
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Performance
Jan 21, 2024
Emily Neff
5 min read

Five Common Foods MISLABELED as High in Protein- and What to Eat Instead

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. studenta common mistake we see our FEMALE athletes (and her parents) make at Relentless is thinking certain foods are HIGH in protein when in fact...
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Performance
Jan 6, 2024
Emily Neff
6 min read

What Causes Soreness? How to manage training during the sports season to avoid being sore.

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. studentSoreness is a common companion for athletes, Resulting from pushing the body beyond its accustomed limits. And when female athletes feel sore, they often feel...
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