Comprehensive Care for Endurance Athletes: Provider Training (Coming Soon)

Module 1: Introduction to Endurance Athlete Physiology & Common Challenges

  • Understanding the unique stressors and demands on endurance athletes

  • Overview of hormonal imbalances common in endurance training

  • Identifying signs of burnout, overtraining, and energy dysregulation

Module 2: Evaluating Energy Availability in Endurance Athletes

  • Definition and importance of energy availability for athlete health and performance

  • Signs and symptoms of low energy availability (LEA) and relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S)

  • Clinical assessment tools and questionnaires (e.g., LEAF-Q, dietary/exercise logs)

  • Lab markers and functional testing to assess energy status

  • Impact of LEA on hormonal balance, bone health, immune function, and recovery

Module 3: Advanced Functional Lab Interpretation for Endurance Athletes

  • Hormones: cortisol, sex hormones, thyroid, DHEA

  • Gut health markers: microbiome, inflammation, food sensitivities

  • Metabolic and mitochondrial function labs

Module 4: Personalized Nutrition & Supplementation Strategies

  • Fueling endurance: macronutrients, timing, and quality

  • Supplements to support mitochondrial function and recovery

  • Managing gut sensitivities and inflammation

Module 5: Stress & Recovery: Mind-Body Approaches

  • Stress physiology and its impact on performance

  • Practical stress management tools for athletes

  • Sleep optimization strategies

Module 6: Designing Functional Medicine Care Plans for Endurance Athletes

  • Integrating lab results and clinical presentation

  • Tailoring interventions to individual goals and barriers

  • Monitoring progress and adjusting plans

Module 7: Case Studies & Clinical Application

  • Real-world patient cases and problem-solving

  • Developing patient education tools

  • Collaborating with coaches and other health