Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet

Global Experiential Ops Manager @ NASM | sport/exercise science & innovation expertise | former Tonal & GSSI | Big love for nature, hiking, yoga, cats, & coffee

[Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet @LauraDaray]

@BridgetSopena is the sweetest

[Bridget Sopeña @BridgetSopena]

Yesterday was my last day in the office w/ @LauraDaray. For the last 5 years I’ve been at GSSI you’ve been the most supportive & caring colleague and friend. I’ll miss you tons and can’t wait til our paths cross again! You’ll always be apart of the #GSSIfam ❤️

[Orlando Laitano @olaitano]

Our chapter on “Common Misconceptions in Classic and Exertional Heat Stroke” among many other hot topics. Congrats @DrJPeriard and @ephysiol for organizing such a nice collection of heat related issues https://t.co/kUPhO0COF1

[Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet @LauraDaray]

Extra special thanks to our #GSSIXP Chair and great friend @LSpriet - till next time!

[Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet @LauraDaray]

Closing our 2019 #GSSIXP Meeting, I'd like to say THANK YOU to @DrMJoyner & @pedlarcr for shining light on the intriguing and often ambiguous topics of #genetics and #bloodtesting today. #sportsscience #sportsnutrition #athleteperformance

[Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet @LauraDaray]

#Blood biomarkers CAN be used for screening and monitoring. Biomarker selected depends on needs analysis (Vit D, iron status, nutrition markers, energy status), but note longitudinal statistical approaches recommended @pedlarcr #bloodtesting #GSSIXP

[Bridget Sopeña @BridgetSopena]

Blood biomarker results may be as you’d expect during certain points in season-but having objective info to show an athlete can help w/ buy in to implement necessary recovery strategies.
Showing a player they aren’t recovering >> telling a player they aren’t recovering #GSSIXP

[Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet @LauraDaray]

If using #blood biomarkers, must consider collecting good quality #data: control for exercise, consider posture, time of day, hydration, fasting, order of the draws, psychological stresses, and more @pedlarcr #bloodtesting #GSSIXP

[Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet @LauraDaray]

When it comes to monitoring #athletes, we see dose response curves all the time – find the “sweet spot” where oxidative stress is tolerable and #training intensity results in adaptation @pedlarcr #blood #biomarkeranalysis #GSSIXP

[Bridget Sopeña @BridgetSopena]

Blood biomarkers provide an objective look into nutritonal status in athletes @pedlarcr #GSSIXP

[Lisa Heaton @LisaHeatonRD]

Interesting article on tailoring monitoring in athletes - just b/c a measurement is in the reference range does not means it's normal for the athlete. Monitoring & finding norms for the athlete may be more indicative of health & recovery in-season https://t.co/4LHyC3dsYy #GSSIXP

[Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet @LauraDaray]

Why test #blood biomarkers?
o To identify #fatigue (e.g., functional overreaching vs non)
o To identify nutritional deficiency or excess
o To assess training or recovery interventions
BUT note many limitations and challenges with blood testing.
@pedlarcr #GSSIXP

[Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, ISAK-2 @mariespano]

Genes explain a little but environment explains a lot more. Asian women with the breast cancer gene have 5x the breast cancer risk when living in America vs. Asian women with this gene living in their native country. #GSSIXP

[Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet @LauraDaray]

"Biological talent is real" says @DrMJoyner "BUT..." determining the genetic influence has proven difficult to unsuccessful. Genetic testing in #athletes to predict athletic potential = ineffective @DrMJoyner #genetics #genes #DNA #athleteperformance #GSSIXP

[Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet @LauraDaray]

Interesting... there's no evidence of common #DNA variant profiles specific to world class #endurance #athletes @DrMJoyner #genetics #genes #sportsperformance #GSSIXP

[Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, ISAK-2 @mariespano]

Genetics can't predict if someone will be a world class endurance athlete https://t.co/vSio5UmUC4 #GSSIXP

[Roberta Anding @RobertaAnding]

“Adherence or compliance is the new frontier in medicine” it may not be your genes #GSSIXP

[Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet @LauraDaray]

A VERY informative round table with our special guest practitioners discussing #athletes & #supplements, #educationstrategies, & #behaviorchange. THANK YOU @SportsRDpro @Darnell_PhD @RobertaAnding @mariespano @ScottSehnert @ChrisWBach & Jessica Beckmann! #sportsnutrition #GSSIXP

[Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet @LauraDaray]

The afternoon of our 2019 #GSSIXP Meeting features a special practitioner discussion, so for Day 2, I'd like to say THANK YOU to @MaryJaneDeSouz1 & @Sale_ExNut for top notch presentations #sportsnutrition #sportsscience #athletehealth

[Roberta Anding @RobertaAnding]

Great summary on nutritional recommendations for bone health in an athletic population. #GSSIXP

[Laura (Daray) Vuillomenet @LauraDaray]

As you'd expect, #calcium is always important for #bonehealth. For athletes, calcium intake should be adequate but perhaps a little more than 800 mg/d (1000-1500 mg) @Sale_ExNut #bone #athletehealth #GSSIXP