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Nutrition Myths and Gymnastics: Separating The Facts From Fiction

1 day ago
5 min

Nutrition Myths and Gymnastics: Separating The Facts From Fiction

In our society, and especially in the sport of gymnastics, we are surrounded by so much false information regarding nutrition and (for so ma

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Jordan Thaler

Aug 6
5 min

The Trouble With “Healthy Eating”

Nutrition is a powerful tool to help athletes improve their performance. So often the nutrition advice told to a gymnast sounds a lot like “

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Jordan Thaler

Jul 27
6 min

Fueling The Vegetarian Gymnast

If you are (or have ever considered being) vegetarian, vegan, or a more plant based diet as a gymnast, this blog post is for you! This post

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The 4 Types of Snacks that Every Gymnast Needs To Know About

Jordan Thaler

Jul 20
5 min

The 4 Types of Snacks that Every Gymnast Needs To Know About

A gymnast requires A LOT of energy throughout the day to fuel their body. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are certainly very important (and are

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Jordan Thaler

Jul 14
7 min

Navigating The 4 Types of Hunger

Hunger is the main way that your body signals you when you are low on energy or nutrients need food! Hunger can be an indicator on how well

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The Importance of Hydration (And 5 Tips to Help You Stay Hydrated)

Jordan Thaler

Jul 6
7 min

The Importance of Hydration (And 5 Tips to Help You Stay Hydrated)

Hydration means providing your body with enough fluids. The human body is made up of anywhere from 60-70% water. Water is essential because

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Jordan Thaler

Jun 29
7 min

Fun & Festive 4th of July Recipes!

Looking for some fun and festive recipes to have at your 4th of July Party? Here are some ideas for you!

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Don't Let An All or Nothing Mindset Around Food Ruin Your Summer Vacation

Jordan Thaler

Jun 23
6 min

Don't Let An All or Nothing Mindset Around Food Ruin Your Summer Vacation

Whether you are going on a vacation or a staycation this summer, I know that a change in routine can cause a lot of stress around what to ea

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Why Gymnasts Should Be Eating Breakfast (And 5 Ways To Start Eating If You Struggle To)

Jordan Thaler

Jun 9
6 min

Why Gymnasts Should Be Eating Breakfast (And 5 Ways To Start Eating If You Struggle To)

’m sure you’ve all heard the phrase: “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. But what does that even mean??? Now that summer gym

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Jordan Thaler

Jun 4
6 min

Fueling Picky Gymnasts

As a parent, I’m sure you've searched countless times for information to help your gymnast fuel their body. You are prepared to help them fe

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Jordan Thaler

May 28
7 min

Memorial Day 2022 Fueling Recipes

Memorial Day Recipes To me, a summer BBQ always has to have great food! Here are some recipes that scream summer to welcome in the new seaso

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Five Ways To Use Nutrition to Prioritize Recovery this Summer

Jordan Thaler

May 21
6 min

Five Ways To Use Nutrition to Prioritize Recovery this Summer

Competition season is over and now it’s time for summer! As a gymnast, I remember I always had mixed emotions about summer in the gym. Schoo

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Three fueling tricks to help improve your sleep

Jordan Thaler

May 14
5 min

Three fueling tricks to help improve your sleep

Are you getting enough sleep? Do you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep? Are you tired all the time? Are you struggling to make it throu

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6 Things You Need To Consider When Planning Your Trip To Nationals

Kerry Bair

Apr 29
3 min

6 Things You Need To Consider When Planning Your Trip To Nationals

The final competitions of the 2021-2022 season are right around the corner! For many of you, this means regional and national meets. And I b

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2 Ways Food Can Help You Recover After Competition Season

Kerry Bair

Apr 23
3 min

2 Ways Food Can Help You Recover After Competition Season

As exciting as competitions season is, let's be honest... I know you're looking forward to the the end (at least a little bit)! You've been

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Kerry Bair

Apr 9
7 min

5 Reasons Your Energy Sucks At Practice

It seems like every gymnast I talk to is always just so tired! For many, it feels like that is just the way things have to be as a high leve

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Why An "All or Nothing" Mindset Is Holding You Back From Reaching Your Goals

Kerry Bair

Apr 3
4 min

Why An "All or Nothing" Mindset Is Holding You Back From Reaching Your Goals

When it comes to skills and training, many deem this goal of perfection as a positive and worthwhile attribute for a gymnast to have...

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The 3 Things You Need To Know About Fueling With An Athlete's Plate

Kerry Bair

Mar 23
5 min

The 3 Things You Need To Know About Fueling With An Athlete's Plate

As a a gymnast, have you ever struggled to, have enough energy to get through your day? Perform your best at practice or competitions?

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Kerry Bair

Mar 16
7 min

Fresh 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

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Kerry Bair

Mar 5
6 min

Fueling the Female Gymnast

In the sport of gymnastics, there are some obvious differences between the "men's" and "women's" programs. There are differences in the even

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Kerry Bair, RD, LDN, MPH

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