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The Complete Gymnastics Nutrition Podcast Guide

Kerry Bair

Feb 19, 20213 min read

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The Complete Gymnastics Nutrition Podcast Guide

If you love Nutrition, Gymnastics, and Podcasts, then check out my episode guide to some of my favorites!

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The Gymnastics Growth Show With Nick Ruddock

Kerry Bair

Feb 16, 20211 min read

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The Gymnastics Growth Show With Nick Ruddock

Recently I was featured on an episode of the The Gymnastics Growth Show Podcast, hosted by incredible gymnastics coach, clinician, and leade

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Kerry Bair

Feb 14, 20216 min read

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5 Reasons You're Always Hungry

As a gymnast, your body needs a lot of energy. Of course you need energy to keep up in training and to support your recovery. But that's...

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Fueling for Competition Season: What You Need To Know.

Kerry Bair

Feb 7, 20214 min read

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Fueling for Competition Season: What You Need To Know.

As a high-level gymnast, competition season is easily the most intense time of your year. You are training more: more high-level skills,...

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Kerry Bair

Jan 1, 20211 min read

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Competition Season Fueling Challenge!

I'm not usually big on New Years Resolutions. Usually, they're vast and unrealistic, with no real plan on how we're going to accomplish th

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Why Your New Year's Resolution Should NOT Be a New Diet (and What You Should Do Instead...)

Kerry Bair

Dec 27, 20203 min read

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Why Your New Year's Resolution Should NOT Be a New Diet (and What You Should Do Instead...)

Can you believe we've made it to the end of 2020!? And what a weird, difficult, and challenging year it's been. If you're anything like me

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3 Signs You Could Use Some Extra Help With Your Nutrition

Kerry Bair

Dec 20, 20203 min read

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3 Signs You Could Use Some Extra Help With Your Nutrition

As a gymnast, you have a lot on your plate. You're trying to do well in school, balance extra-curricular activities, and train 20+ hours a w

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What happens when gymnasts don't fuel at 100%

Kerry Bair

Dec 13, 20204 min read

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What happens when gymnasts don't fuel at 100%

As a gymnast, I know you are under a ton of pressure to perform your best. You have big goals for yourself. You have to live up to your...

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Kerry Bair

Dec 5, 20202 min read

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The 2020 Gymnast Gift Guide!

The 2020 holiday season is here! Whether you're looking to level up your fueling strategies before the season starts or you just love...

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So, You Overate on Thanksgiving... Now What?

Kerry Bair

Nov 29, 20202 min read

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So, You Overate on Thanksgiving... Now What?

If you're reading this, you probably feel like you over ate on Thanksgiving. I mean, with so many delicious foods, how could you resist?...

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3 Ways to Be More Comfortable With Food This Thanksgiving

Kerry Bair

Nov 23, 20203 min read

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3 Ways to Be More Comfortable With Food This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is here! And even if it may look a little different this year, there are many traditions that I still plan to take part in....

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How Your Nutrition is Hurting Your Recovery from Injury

Kerry Bair

Nov 15, 20207 min read

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How Your Nutrition is Hurting Your Recovery from Injury

Injury is a regular part of gymnastics (waayyyy more regular than it should be). A 2019 survey of NCAA athletes found that 77% of NCAA...

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The 3 Kinds of Snacks You Need To Know About As A Gymnast

Kerry Bair

Nov 8, 20203 min read

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The 3 Kinds of Snacks You Need To Know About As A Gymnast

As a gymnast, your body burns a lot of energy! More energy than you could comfortably fit into 3 meals a day. A well fueled gymnast needs to

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4 Ways to Eat More Food Without your Fears Coming True

Kerry Bair

Oct 31, 20203 min read

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4 Ways to Eat More Food Without your Fears Coming True

Often when I suggest eating more food (food that includes carbs and healthy fats) so many gymnasts are hesitant. You're scared to gain weig

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Are you eating enough? These 5 signs mean you probably need more food.

Kerry Bair

Oct 24, 20202 min read

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Are you eating enough? These 5 signs mean you probably need more food.

As a dietitian for gymnasts, I hear story after story from high-level gymnasts struggling. And time and time again, when I do a deep dive in

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Do you struggle with willpower or are you just hungry?

Kerry Bair

Oct 18, 20203 min read

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Do you struggle with willpower or are you just hungry?

What do you do each day to eat healthy and fuel your body? Do you: Load up on vegetables? Eat only when you're supposed to? Avoid sugar? Pro

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The Secret to Amazing Energy All Day for Gymnasts

Kerry Bair

Oct 11, 20202 min read

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The Secret to Amazing Energy All Day for Gymnasts

As a dietitian for gymnasts, I hear story after story from high-level gymnasts struggling with their energy. Waking up exhausted, even after

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The 3 Steps Gymnasts Can Take to Talk Your Parents About Nutrition

Kerry Bair

Oct 4, 20202 min read

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The 3 Steps Gymnasts Can Take to Talk Your Parents About Nutrition

But when it comes to their nutrition, the conversation seems to stop at parents. Of course, every gymnast's parents want to see them succeed

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Why That Latest Fad Diet Won't Help You Be Your Best In The Gym (and the 5 things to do instead)

Kerry Bair

Sep 27, 20202 min read

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Why That Latest Fad Diet Won't Help You Be Your Best In The Gym (and the 5 things to do instead)

Gymnasts: Do you feel like there is so much nutrition information out there? Does it seem like every day there's another fad diet being talk

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Is a Food Journal Right For Me? (The 5 W's of Food Journaling)

Kerry Bair

Sep 13, 20205 min read

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Is a Food Journal Right For Me? (The 5 W's of Food Journaling)

One of the tools I use when working with gymnasts to build their fueling plan is a Food Journal. This week on my blog, I talk about the 5 W'

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