How the Menstrual Cycle Can Be Utilized During Sports Training, Performance, and Recovery through Wearable Technology: A Narrative Review for Researchers, Physicians, Coaches, and Athletes.

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2024-10-18 DOI:10.1055/s-0044-1791508

Naiomi Nhen Hunter, Morgan A Smith

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Abstract

The menstrual cycle (MC) serves as a vital indicator of overall health and metabolic function, regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and involving a complex interplay of hormones. Understanding these hormonal dynamics is crucial for deciphering an individual's physiological status and performance potential, particularly in athletes. Studies regarding the MC's impact on athletic performance and training often lack inclusivity, standardized methodologies, and inconsistent biological definitions, hindering comprehensive conclusions. Moreover, societal inequalities contribute to the underrepresentation of female athletes in research, exacerbating the lack of understanding regarding female physiology in sports medicine. Leveraging wearable technology presents a promising avenue for both tracking MCs and optimizing athletic training/recovery. Wearables offer real-time monitoring of biometrics that often correlate with hormonal fluctuations, and lifestyle trends (diet, sleep, stress) aiding in personalized training schedules and performance optimization. Integrating data collected by MC dynamics and wearable technology into athletic training has the potential to decrease the generally perceived negative impacts MC has on athletic performance. Addressing gaps in research methodologies and promoting awareness among athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals are essential steps toward maximizing the potential of MC-informed training strategies.

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如何通过可穿戴技术在体育训练、表现和恢复期间利用月经周期：面向研究人员、医生、教练和运动员的叙述性综述》。

月经周期（MC）是整体健康和新陈代谢功能的重要指标，由下丘脑-垂体轴调节，涉及各种激素的复杂相互作用。了解这些激素的动态变化对于解读个人的生理状态和表现潜力至关重要，尤其是对于运动员而言。有关 MC 对运动成绩和训练的影响的研究往往缺乏包容性、标准化方法和不一致的生物学定义，从而妨碍得出全面的结论。此外，社会不平等导致女性运动员在研究中的代表性不足，加剧了运动医学对女性生理学的不了解。利用可穿戴技术为跟踪 MC 和优化运动训练/恢复提供了一条前景广阔的途径。可穿戴设备可对生物特征进行实时监测，这些生物特征通常与荷尔蒙波动和生活方式趋势（饮食、睡眠、压力）相关，有助于制定个性化训练计划和优化运动表现。将 MC 动态数据和可穿戴技术整合到运动训练中，有可能减少人们普遍认为的 MC 对运动成绩的负面影响。缩小研究方法上的差距，提高运动员、教练员和医疗保健专业人员的认识，是最大限度地发挥以 MC 为基础的训练策略潜力的关键步骤。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

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