A Descriptive Analysis of the Physiological and Behavioral Profiles of Elite Female Athletes

In May 2026, the Gatorade Brand launched the "Body of Science" (BoS), a multi-year research initiative aimed at closing the gender gap in sports science. While research is the heart of the BoS initiative, the platform also provides external engagement opportunities to connect with women. To help tell the story, the Gatorade Brand is interested in ways our current roster of female athletes can participate in the research. To support this request, we developed a battery of tests designed to provide descriptive information about elite female athletes from a variety of sports, including attributes to contribute to athletic performance but also everyday information that supports overall well-being.

Inclusion Criteria: \- 1.Elite female athletes aged between the ages of 16-45 years old. 2. Non-smoker 3. Willing to fast overnight (10 hours) prior to testing 4. Able to give verbal and written informed consent or assent for participation as well as obtain parental consent if \