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Easy Back To School Fueling Recipes
Need some meal ideas for going back to school!? I have put together a list of easy recipes to help minimize the stress that comes with going

Kerry Bair
Sep 1, 20235 min read
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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

Savannah Kooyman
Aug 26, 20236 min read
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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

Savannah Kooyman
Aug 17, 20235 min read
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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...

Savannah Kooyman
Aug 10, 20234 min read
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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

Savannah Kooyman
Aug 5, 20236 min read
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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

Savannah Kooyman
Jul 27, 20234 min read
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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

Savannah Kooyman
Jul 20, 20235 min read
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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

Savannah Kooyman
Jul 13, 20238 min read
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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

Savannah Kooyman
Jul 7, 20235 min read
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Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Being dehydrated can dramatically decrease performance. Even mild dehydration can lead to negative side effects including fatigue, poor conc

Savannah Kooyman
Jun 20, 20234 min read
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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

Savannah Kooyman
Jun 8, 20235 min read
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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

Savannah Kooyman
Jun 2, 202310 min read
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Memorial Day 2023 Fueling Recipes
Fuel up this memorial day with some delicious seasonal recipes

Savannah Kooyman
May 26, 20239 min read
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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

Kerry Bair
Apr 28, 20236 min read
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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

Kerry Bair
Apr 8, 20233 min read
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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

Kerry Bair
Mar 23, 20239 min read
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Fresh, Fueling Spring Recipes
Move over winter! Spring is officially here! And with that returns so many of our fresh and seasonal favorites, including greens, peas, aspa

Kerry Bair
Mar 17, 20235 min read
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Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, and Gymnastics
Unfortunately, athletes, especially aesthetic athletes are at an even higher risk of developing an eating disorder; the sport of gymnastics

Kerry Bair
Feb 24, 20238 min read
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5 Things That Happen To A Gymnast When They 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 coac

Kerry Bair
Feb 4, 20234 min read
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Meet Season Fueling Recipes
To help you get through the grind of competition season, I've shared a few of my seasonal favorite recipes!

Kerry Bair
Jan 21, 20236 min read
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Kerry Bair, RD, LDN, MPH
The Gymnast RD
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