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Meal Prepping for Busy Athletes: Save Time and Eat Healthy

Maintaining optimal nutrition can feel like a juggling act for athletes with demanding schedules. That's where meal prepping for athletes comes in—offering a time-saving solution that ensures you stay fueled for peak performance. By dedicating a little time each week to planning and preparing meals, you can set yourself up for success, whether you're training for a big event or simply staying consistent in the gym.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

May 28, 2025

1 min read

The Benefits of Strength Training for Endurance Athletes

Many endurance athletes believe that training should only focus on cardio, but incorporating strength training can improve performance and give you an edge over your competition. Strength training for endurance athletes doesn’t have to be about bulking up but can help you build a stronger, more resilient body that can perform at its peak.

Alex Oskian

Alex Oskian

Mar 17, 2025

1 min read

Intermittent Fasting for Athletes: Pros, Cons, and How to Get Started

Intermittent fasting for athletes has grown in popularity due to endorsements from celebrities, athletes, and mainstream media. Although intermittent fasting has been utilized throughout history for religious purposes and health reasons (and, if you go back far enough for survival), it has been recently encouraged as a diet tool and for performance enhancement.

Alex Oskian

Alex Oskian

Feb 26, 2025

1 min read

Winter Hydration Tips: How to Stay Hydrated in Cold Weather

The winter months often bring a cozy stillness, but for athletes, that doesn't mean our training grinds to a halt. Whether you're hitting the slopes, pounding the pavement in the brisk air, or keeping up your indoor lifting routine, hydration is just as crucial in winter as it is in the summer. 

Team WAG

Team WAG

Feb 19, 2025

1 min read

Best Amazon Black Friday Deals for Athletes (2024)

From game-changing supplements to top-rated fitness gadgets, we’ve rounded up the best Amazon Black Friday deals for athletes to look out for in 2024. So, grab your wish list, and let’s dive into some of the best products you don’t want to miss!

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Nov 21, 2024

1 min read

The Best CrossFit Workouts for Weight Loss

Many people get into CrossFit because of their weight loss goals. This begs the question, what are the best CrossFit workouts for weight loss? Are some workout styles more effective in fat burning than others? What about strength building and losing fat at the same time?

Josh Holton

Josh Holton

Jul 19, 2022

1 min read

CrossFit Open Tips From WAG Nutrition Coaches

The CrossFit Open is an exciting time whether you’re new to the game or have been at it for a while. At WAG Nutrition, we’ve coached hundreds of clients through one of the most popular CrossFit community events so naturally, we have some advice to give.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Feb 14, 2022

1 min read