The Sneaky Ways Under Fueling Is Impacting Your Gymnastics
So many of the most common things that gymnasts of all ages and levels experience are actually signs of under fueling, and a result of low e
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Kerry Bair
Oct 20, 20235 min read
4 Reasons Gymnasts Feel Addicted to Sugar (and what to do about it)
Many gymnasts crave sugar most of the time, and there are several reasons for this (and none of them include a lack of willpower...)
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Kerry Bair
Oct 14, 20235 min read
5 Common Nutrition Mistakes Gymnasts Make Before Training and How to Avoid Them
Are you making any of these major mistakes before you head to the gym? As a Registered Dietitian for gymnasts, I see so many gymnasts making
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Kerry Bair
Sep 23, 20235 min read
5 Reasons Your Energy Suffers During Gymnastics Practice and How to Boost It
Many high-level gymnasts face the challenge of maintaining energy levels throughout the day and especially during their workouts due to thei
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Kerry Bair
Sep 16, 20234 min read
4 Ways Gymnasts Can Get Ready for Meet Day NOW
4 ways you can start preparing for meet day NOW (instead of panicking the night before...)
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Kerry Bair
Sep 6, 20236 min read
The Vital Role of Recovery Nutrition for High Level Gymnasts: Why Eating at Night Matters
Dinner (or any meal or snack at the end of a long day) can be a difficult meal to figure out for many gymnasts because of the logistics of g
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Savannah Kooyman
Aug 26, 20236 min read
What Should A Gymnast Eat Before Practice?
Gymnastics practices are long and intense. In order to have optimal energy, be able to perform, stay focused and mentally tough, and be in a
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Savannah Kooyman
Aug 17, 20235 min read
The Dangers of Skipping Breakfast Before School
With the summer just about behind us, heading back to school often means a lot of big changes in a gymnast's schedule; and none seem to pose
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Savannah Kooyman
Aug 10, 20234 min read
The 4 Biggest Struggles Gymnasts Face Heading Back to School
Back to school can cause a gymnast to struggle with fueling, leading to fatigue, aches, pains, declined performance, and injuries. But...
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Savannah Kooyman
Aug 5, 20236 min read
4 Things I Wish I Knew As A Young Gymnast
Just like so many who grew up in the sport of gymnastics, I was misinformed about nutrition and how to properly fuel my body for the demands
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Savannah Kooyman
Jul 27, 20234 min read
Playing The Long Game Of Gymnastics
Longevity in the sport of gymnastics is all about keeping your gymnasts healthy and happy, so they can stay in the sport as long as they wan
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Savannah Kooyman
Jul 20, 20235 min read
Relative Energy Deficiency in Gymnasts (RED-S)
Energy availability is the difference between the energy (aka calories) you take in (through eating) and the energy you use through everyday
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Savannah Kooyman
Jul 13, 20238 min read
Fueling Gymnasts Who Are "Picky" Eaters
Do you struggle to fuel your gymnast properly due to them being picky when it comes to meal time? The energy needs of gymnasts are much high
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Savannah Kooyman
Jul 7, 20235 min read
The 4 R's of Recovery
A gymnast's body is in a constant state of recovery. In order to be able to actually get stronger and adapt to your training, a gymnast nee
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Savannah Kooyman
Jun 20, 20234 min read
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Being dehydrated can dramatically decrease performance. Even mild dehydration can lead to negative side effects including fatigue, poor conc
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Savannah Kooyman
Jun 8, 20235 min read
What Every Gymnast Needs To Know About Mid-Workout Snacks and Lunches
Depending on the age, level, and intensity of gymnastics, most gymnasts who's practices are 3 hours or longer will benefit from a performanc
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Savannah Kooyman
Jun 2, 202310 min read
4 Reasons Why Gymnasts Struggle Through Summer Training and 4 Things You Can Do To Help
It’s not uncommon once summer hits that gymnasts tend to struggle with fueling their bodies for performance. With less of a structured sched
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Kerry Bair
Apr 28, 20236 min read
Taking A TEAM Approach To Nutrition
Specifically when it comes to the world of nutrition, it can feel so difficult getting everyone on the same page. How do I get gymnasts, par
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Kerry Bair
Apr 8, 20233 min read
6 Important Considerations For Planning Your Trip To Regionals
While fueling your body as a gymnast is a long game and adequate nutrition happens over weeks and months of consistent fueling, so many gym
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Kerry Bair
Mar 23, 20239 min read
5 Foods To Eat To Help You Recover Better
Especially at this point in the competition season, most gymnasts are really starting to feel it. The aches and pains are really starting t
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Kerry Bair, RD, LDN, MPH
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