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Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network

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WiSEAN aims to bring together leading academics & practitioners to grow, strengthen & promote research on women in sport & exercise. https://linktr.ee/wisean

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Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network@wisean.bsky.social · 4w ago

New article by Dr Jenny Burbage, Not Just Sports Bras: Why Occupational Breast Support Matters. The piece highlights a frequently overlooked aspect of workplace ergonomics: breast support. Read more: wix.to/azshusg #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceWellness #HR #Ergonomics #Inclusion #breasthealth

Not Just Sports Bras: Why Occupational Breast Support Matters

Dr Jenny BurbageIntroductionWe often talk about sports bras in the context of exercise, but what about work?For many women, roles that involve physical activity require running, lifting, reaching and ...

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Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network@wisean.bsky.social · last mo.

Are your coaching frameworks truly inclusive? Dr Donna Duffy & Dr Louisa Raisbeck discuss how training systems overlook female-specific evidence and offer guidance for applying sex-informed practices to improve athlete outcomes. wix.to/94kjfxe #Leadership #Coaching #SportsScience #FemaleAthletes

Training Female Athletes: Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Approaches

Donna Duffy & Louisa RaisbeckMost coaching systems were never designed with female athletes in mind. Yet, every day, coaches use training programs, recovery strategies, and performance models assuming...

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Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network@wisean.bsky.social · 2mo ago

👀 What to expect from the WiSEAN 2026 Conference 🔹 4 spotlight sessions from world‑leading academic & industry experts 🔹 6 oral, symposium sessions with 4 tracks 🔹 Over 6 hours of contributor-led content 🔹 Exhibitions and networking Browse the programme and register 👉 wisean2026.com

Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network Annual Conference 2026

Strike with Purpose: Empowering Women’s Health & Performance through Insight and Innovation

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Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network@wisean.bsky.social · 3mo ago

New blog: “Pushing myself beyond the limits” by Dr Britta Sorensen. A thoughtful look at the mental and volitional strength behind extreme endurance achievements. Valuable reading for leaders, coaches and anyone interested in resilience. Read the full post: wix.to/S6F44wf

Pushing myself beyond the limits

Dr Britta Maria SorensenIn 1967, race officials physically tried to drag Kathrine Switzer off the Boston Marathon course. She finished anyway. Less than 60 years later, Shanda Hill became the first wo...

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Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network@wisean.bsky.social · 3mo ago

New WiSEAN blog, "Tracking the Cycle: Why and how women monitor their menstrual cycle", by Eline de Jager MSc and Evgenia Angelidi MSc. Full article: wix.to/pBwzQW9 #MenstrualHealth #Wellbeing #HealthTech #WomenInHealth #CycleTracking

Tracking the Cycle: Why and how women monitor their menstrual cycle

By Eline de Jager MSc BSc and Evgenia Angelidi MSc BSc Did you know that the average women will spend approximately seven years of their life menstruating? Despite being such a constant presence, the ...

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Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network@wisean.bsky.social · 7mo ago

2025 marked a turning point for women’s rugby: record-breaking crowds, stronger digital reach and landmark performances. Our new blog by guest writer Kirsten Flower analyses the implications for sport development, commercial opportunities and governance. wix.to/Jsi1XRN #WomensRugby #WomenInSport

What’s next for women’s rugby?

Introduction2025 was a landmark year for women’s[1] sport. The Women’s Rugby World Cup in England broke records: Scotland reached their first quarter-final in 20 years, Ireland narrowly lost to France...

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Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network@wisean.bsky.social · 7mo ago

⏰ A reminder that the abstract submissions for the 2026 WiSEAN Conference, at Loughborough University on 14–15 July 2026, are closing shortly (28 Jan 26)! Submissions welcome... •Health, performance & life-course •Technologies, apparel & engineering •Education, workforce & inclusive environments