How a pro netballer navigates training around her periods Healthy-ish

Menstrual cycles and how they impact a woman’s ability to exercise is a hot topic in the research world, and Melbourne Vixens player Kiera Austin, who’s also nabbed a degree in medical science, discusses how she manages her periods around professional sport. 

 

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