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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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Performance
Apr 14, 2023
Emily Neff
9 min read

Key Psychological Factors in ACL Recovery for the Female Athlete

By Dana AlimenaAn ACL injury doesn’t only impact a female athlete’s physical ability but also her physical self-worth, quality of life, and mental and emotional health (Sims et al., 2018)....
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Performance
Mar 19, 2023
Emily Neff
11 min read

The OPTIMAL frequency of skill sessions to add to your athlete’s schedule

By Emily R Neff (Pappas), Ph.D studentOver the past ten years working solely with female athletes, a common error we have seen is the number of skill sessions (like pitching...
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Injury, Performance
Feb 3, 2023
Emily Neff
10 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Female Athletes and Knee Injuries

By Emily R Neff (Pappas), Ph.D studentFemale athletes are more likely to suffer a knee injury than male athletes(1), especially during adolescence. But WHY? And what can the female athlete...
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Nutrition, Performance
Dec 22, 2022
Emily Neff
16 min read

How Does Nutrient Timing Affect Athletic Performance

By Allison FayardYou may have heard the word “macronutrient” being thrown around on “FitTok”, but what exactly does it mean? The term macronutrient, often called macros, refers to the nutrients...
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Injury, Performance
Dec 22, 2022
Emily Neff
5 min read

How SLEEP affects sports PERFORMANCE and INCREASES the risk for sports INJURIES

By: Marilyn VazquezSleep is crucial especially for athletes due to the high demands of their sport. It is often overlooked due to the lack of knowledge athletes have on the...
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Nutrition, Performance
Dec 20, 2021
Emily Neff
7 min read

How the female athlete can improve her SPEED & POWER

By Lotte Black, MS Many female athletes (and their parents) want their athlete to sprint FASTER, jump HIGHER, or change direction more EXPLOSIVELY But what is the MOST EFFECTIVE training to...
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