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5 Ways to Meet Your Fueling Goals During the School Day
For most gymnasts, back-to-school is here (and for many of you, in person classes are starting up again for the first time in a year and a h

Lauren Puscheck
Aug 22, 20215 min read
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Building Nutrition Habits for a Healthy Gymnastics Foundation - Better Late Gymnastics Podcast
Recently I was featured on an episode of the The Better Late Gymnastics Podcast!
We talked all about nutrition specifically for gymnasts, h

Kerry Bair
Aug 15, 20211 min read
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4 Ways to Make Fueling On-The-Go Easier
Gymnasts, being busy and constantly on the go are not reasons to skip meals and snacks. You'll miss the mark on fueling properly to give you

Lauren Puscheck
Aug 15, 20215 min read
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The Balancing Act of a Gymnast
Now, the upcoming school year is upon us... This means a change back to your fall practice schedule, (and a change in focus to get ready for

Lauren Puscheck
Aug 8, 20214 min read
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6 Tips to Feel Confident Heading into Your School Year Schedule
Change can be challenging to deal with in any aspect of life and a change in your practices and fueling schedule can certainly be a daunting

Lauren Puscheck
Aug 1, 20215 min read
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5 Ways to Train for Your Gymnastics Goals Like an Olympian
It's time!! The 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games are here! While most people only pay attention to gymnastics during the Olympics, us in the gymnast

Lauren Puscheck
Jul 25, 20216 min read
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How To Fuel A Young Gymnast
Most parents I talk to have no idea what to feed their young gymnast (or for that matter), how to talk to their young child about nutrition.

Lauren Puscheck
Jul 18, 20213 min read
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4 Reasons You Crave Sugar (And What To Do About It)
Carbohydrates (especially sugar) are extremely stigmatized (and sometimes even demonized), not just in the gymnastics community, but by our

Lauren Puscheck
Jul 11, 20214 min read
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What It Takes to Be an Olympic Gymnast
Whether you want to make the Olympics or have your own big goals, every gymnast can train like an Olympian and take the same steps to reach

Lauren Puscheck
Jun 26, 20216 min read
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The 4 Things You Need to Do to Be Your Best During Summer Training
Summer training has started (or will be starting soon for you), which means your daily routine and practice goals will be shifting.

Lauren Puscheck
Jun 19, 20215 min read
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How To Eat Before Morning Practice (When You're Not An Early Morning Eater)
Whether it's because they don't think they have enough time to make and eat breakfast or because they don't feel hungry in the morning, it's

Lauren Puscheck
Jun 12, 20214 min read
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Helping Gymnasts Have a Better Relationship with Food With Dr. Dave Tilley
Recently I was featured on an episode of the The Shift Show, hosted by incredible gymnastics coach, physical therapist, and leader of the sh

Kerry Bair
Jun 9, 20211 min read
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What Gymnasts Need to Know about RED-S
Gymnasts, It's NOT normal to feel tired all the time. It's NOT normal for skills and routines that used to seem easy to now seem difficult.

Lauren Puscheck
Jun 6, 20214 min read
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3 Ways To Be More Flexible Around Food, Fuel Your Body, and Achieve Your Goals This Summer
Your competition season is over! Finally! Time to relax a bit. Ease up in the gym. Give your mind a break. If you're like so many gymnasts

Lauren Puscheck
May 23, 20214 min read
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The Key to Recovering This Off-Season
As a gymnast, I always looked forward to the opportunity to go back to resi and pit landings after season was over. The hard landings really

Lauren Puscheck
May 9, 20215 min read
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3 Ways to Transition Your Fueling Strategy Into the Off Season
Summer time in the gym was always my favorite time of year. No more routines! No more stress! No more pressure! Getting to try new skills, m

Kerry Bair
May 1, 20214 min read
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How Much Protein Does A Gymnast Really Need?
As a gymnast, you’ve probably heard that protein is an important part of an athlete’s diet. While this is true, many athletes aren’t familia

Kerry Bair
Apr 25, 20218 min read
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The 3 Fueling Tips Every Gymnast Needs To Know
Gymnastics has a long and complicated history with food (healthy eating, disordered eating, body image, etc.). There are so many stereotypes

Kerry Bair
Apr 18, 20215 min read
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4 RED FLAGS You Need to Look Out For When Finding A Nutrition Professional As A Gymnast
Between family members, coaches, and medical professionals, it takes a village to keep a gymnast happy, healthy, and performing their best.

Kerry Bair
Apr 11, 20214 min read
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Is An "All or Nothing" Mindset Holding You Back From Reaching Your Goals?
When it comes to skills and training, many deem the goal of perfection as a positive and worthwhile attribute for a gymnast to have. However

Kerry Bair
Apr 3, 20214 min read
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Kerry Bair, RD, LDN, MPH
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