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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


Memorial Day 2023 Fueling Recipes
Fuel up this memorial day with some delicious seasonal recipes

Savannah Kooyman
May 26, 20239 min read


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


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


The Most Common Fueling Mistakes Gymnasts Make Before A Competition
In an effort to be too perfect, as a Registered Dietitian for gymnasts, I see so many gymnasts making major mistakes! Mistakes that are actu

Kerry Bair
Jan 7, 20234 min read


What Every Gymnast Needs To Know About Snacks
It’s easy to forget how much snacks contribute to a gymnast’s fueling plan. A well fueled gymnast needs to be eating often! This means eatin

Kerry Bair
Nov 12, 20225 min read


4 Reasons You Crave Sugar
Even if you feel like you include a fair amount of carbohydrate foods in your diet, you could still be craving sugar most of the time. There

Kerry Bair
Oct 22, 20225 min read


The Top 3 Reasons A Successful Gymnast Needs To Know About Nutrition
As a gymnast, have you ever said any of the following:
I'm just so tired...
I'm doing the same workouts as my teammates but they're getting

Kerry Bair
Sep 28, 20225 min read


Why Gymnasts Need To Eat Breakfast Before School (And 5 Ways To Start Eating If You Struggle To)
I’m sure you’ve all heard the phrase: “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. But what does that even mean??? Breakfast is the ke

Kerry Bair
Sep 6, 20228 min read


Recipes to Fuel You For The End of Summer
Labor Day is here. Can you believe it is already the unofficial end of summer?! I know I can't! While you may be having one last cookout wi

Kerry Bair
Aug 29, 20227 min read


6 Ways to Stay Fueled When Headed Back To School
Ready or not, the new school year is here! For many gymnasts, moving back to a school year schedule can bring many new stressors surrounding

Jordan Thaler
Aug 26, 20229 min read


Easy Dinner Recipes For Gymnasts
The recipes shared below are ones that you can meal prep, dinners that you can bring in the car, dinner ideas for when you aren't feeling as

Jordan Thaler
Aug 20, 202212 min read


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

Jordan Thaler
Aug 13, 20225 min read


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 “

Jordan Thaler
Aug 6, 20225 min read


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

Jordan Thaler
Jul 27, 20226 min read


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

Jordan Thaler
Jul 14, 20227 min read


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

Jordan Thaler
Jul 6, 20227 min read


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!

Jordan Thaler
Jun 29, 20227 min read


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

Jordan Thaler
Jun 23, 20226 min read


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

Jordan Thaler
Jun 4, 20226 min read
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Kerry Bair, RD, LDN, MPH
The Gymnast RD
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