Module 2: RED-S Recognition & Response > Key Takeaway: RED-S affects 22-58% of endurance athletes. The injury is the symptom, not the problem. Your job is to notice patterns and refer to qualified professionals. --- What Is RED-S? Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is "a syndrome of impaired physiological and/or psychological functioning caused by exposure to problematic low energy availability." In plain language: the athlete's body isn't getting enough fuel to suppor...

Module 2: RED-S Recognition & Response > Key Takeaway: RED-S affects 22-58% of endurance athletes. The injury is the symptom, not the problem. Your job is to notice patterns and refer to qualified professionals. --- What Is RED-S? Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is "a syndrome of impaired physiological and/or psychological functioning caused by exposure to problematic low energy availability." In plain language: the athlete's body isn't getting enough fuel to suppor...