top of page
Search


A Registered Dietitian's Most Essential Tips for Parents of Young Gymnasts Starting Out in the Sport
Brand new to competitive gymnastics? Discover the essential tips from a Registered Dietitian for parents of young gymnasts. Learn how to fue

Kira Dean
May 11, 20247 min read
Â
Â
Â


3 Ways Nutrition Will Help You Reach Your Gymnastics Goals This Off Season
Fuel your gymnastics off-season with the right nutrition! Discover how to optimize your diet for recovery, strength building, and learning n

Kerry Bair
May 1, 20248 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Impact of Under Fueling and Relative Energy Deficiency in Gymnasts: What You Need to Know
Discover the real impact of Energy Deficiency in Gymnasts. Uncover the signs, symptoms, and strategies to fuel your body for optimal perform

Kira Dean
Apr 27, 20246 min read
Â
Â
Â


Optimizing Recovery: Nutrition Tips for Gymnasts After Competition Season
Discover the secret to optimal recovery for gymnasts after competition season. Uncover the importance of nutrition and performance plates.

Kira Dean
Apr 18, 20245 min read
Â
Â
Â


Taking A TEAM Approach To Gymnast Nutrition
Discover how to integrate proper gymnast nutrition into your team's culture. Get the Fueled Gymnast Team Toolkit for evidence-based nutritio

Kira Dean
Apr 13, 20246 min read
Â
Â
Â


5 Fueling Tips For Gymnasts Heading To Regionals
Fueling for gymnastics regionals? Nail down your nutrition with these 5 tips for optimal performance and recovery. Don't leave your success

Kira Dean
Apr 6, 20246 min read
Â
Â
Â


3 Reasons A Gymnast Is Likely Unintentionally Under Fueling Right Now
Unintentionally under fueling? Find 3 reasons why a gymnast may be lacking the energy they need. Discover how to stay fueled and perform bet

Kira Dean
Mar 22, 20245 min read
Â
Â
Â


Fuel Into Spring
To help you get back including some fresh seasonal favorites in your fueling routine, I've shared a few of my favorite spring recipes!

Kira Dean
Mar 15, 20245 min read
Â
Â
Â


Maximizing Your Performance: 3 Winning Strategies For Gymnasts To Have The Best Meet Of The Year At States
Get ready to dominate at states with these 3 winning strategies for gymnasts! Maximize your performance, fuel your body, and crush the compe

Kira Dean
Mar 8, 20247 min read
Â
Â
Â


3 Ways A Gymnast Can Fuel Up To Reverse The Mid-Season Slump
Feeling the mid-season slump? Discover how to fuel your body for more energy, improved recovery, and peak performance at states, regionals,

Kira Dean
Mar 2, 20247 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Impact of Orthorexia in Gymnastics: A Closer Look at the Obsession with Healthy Eating
Discover the hidden dangers of orthorexia in gymnastics. Learn how an obsession with "clean" eating can impact performance and mental health

Kira Dean
Feb 24, 20247 min read
Â
Â
Â


Fueling for Success: How Consistency Impacts A Gymnast's Competition Day Performance
Fueling for competition day is crucial for gymnasts. Discover the impact of consistency on performance and how to fuel effectively for succe

Kira Dean
Feb 19, 20245 min read
Â
Â
Â


How To Refuel Effectively After A Gymnastics Competition: A Registered Dietitian's Best Post-Competition Nutrition Tips
Discover the best post-competition nutrition tips for gymnasts. Learn how to refuel effectively after a meet to reduce recovery time and boo

Kira Dean
Feb 9, 20246 min read
Â
Â
Â


Fueling A Successful Gymnastics Competition with Power Packed Snacks
Discover the best snacks for a gymnastics competition! From report time to post-event recovery, fuel your body with power-packed snacks for
Kerry Bair
Feb 2, 20244 min read
Â
Â
Â


Eating for the Win: 3 Tips For Fueling With Pre-Competition Nerves
Struggling to eat with competition nerves? Learn 3 essential tips to fuel your body for peak performance, even with pre-competition jitters.
Kerry Bair
Jan 26, 20244 min read
Â
Â
Â


Fueling Your Gymnast on the Go: 6 Tips for Eating Enough When Traveling
Fueling a gymnast on the go? Discover the best strategies for a gymnast eating when traveling. Learn how to stay fueled and ready to compete
Kerry Bair
Jan 20, 20244 min read
Â
Â
Â


The 7 Most Common Fueling Mistakes Gymnasts Make Before A Competition And How You Can Avoid Them
Discover the 7 most common fueling mistakes gymnasts make before a competition and learn how to avoid them. Fuel your body for success in th
Kerry Bair
Jan 4, 20245 min read
Â
Â
Â


Why Your Gymnast's New Year's Resolution Should NOT Be a New Diet (And What To Do Instead...)
Discover why a new diet shouldn't be your gymnast's New Year's resolution. Learn the secrets to fueling their body properly for optimal perf
Kerry Bair
Dec 27, 20233 min read
Â
Â
Â


Optimizing Gymnastics Nutrition: A Comprehensive Guide to Snacks for Enhanced Performance
Discover the ultimate guide to optimizing gymnastics nutrition with snacks for enhanced performance. Fuel your body with the right snacks!
Kerry Bair
Dec 8, 20237 min read
Â
Â
Â


Fueling the Body: Exploring the Importance of Nutrition in Preventing Gymnastics Injuries
Food makes up the building blocks that the body uses to build, grow, recover, and repair. Without enough food and enough of the right nutrie
Kerry Bair
Dec 2, 202310 min read
Â
Â
Â
Blog: Blog2
Kerry Bair, RD, LDN, MPH
The Gymnast RD
bottom of page



