#99 - David Nolan (@SynapsePerformance) on Sex Differences & Adaptation to Exercise, Transgender Athletes in Competitive Sport & More

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome on
sports scientist, strength & conditioning coach and PhD
candidate David Nolan (@SynapsePerformance).


David is currently completing his PhD on sex differences and
adaptations to exercise, with a focus mostly around the female
athlete.


In this podcast we discuss the differences in sporting demands
for male & female athletes, the effect of the menstrual cycle
& hormonal contraceptives on performance and programming for
female athletes.


We also explore transgender populations in competitive sport,
ethical considerations around inclusivity & fairness as well
as are the Olympic Committees (IOC) requirements for the
inclusion of transgender athletes sufficient based on current
research.