WAG Blog

Nutrition

An Athlete's Guide to Foods That Help Fight Inflammation

Ever finish a workout feeling accomplished only to wake up the next day with sore muscles, aching joints, and stiffness that completely wrecks your day? That post-exercise soreness is your body’s natural response to inflammation, a necessary process for healing and growing stronger. But inflammation can work against your athletic goals, slowing recovery and performance when inflammation sticks around too long.

Alex Oskian

Jun 25, 2025

1 min read

Mindfulness & Mental Health

Are You Relying on Willpower To Make Progress? Here's What You Need to Know

One of the biggest misconceptions about weight loss, exercise consistency, and habit-building is that the most successful people have the most willpower. Well, we have good news and more good news...

Ali Macy

Aug 26, 2024

1 min read

Nutrition

Is Nutrition or Exercise Better for Weight Loss?

The never-ending debate: nutrition versus exercise for weight loss. Which is better to focus on? And, is there a “right” in between? Nutrition and exercise both play a role in weight loss. This article will clarify common misconceptions regarding nutrition versus exercise for weight loss and give evidence-based insights about what works for lasting results.

Amy Cimo

Jun 26, 2024

1 min read

Pregnancy and Postpartum

Can I Do Ab Exercises During Pregnancy? A Pregnancy Athleticism Coach Clears Up Core Work Confusion

Pregnancy can be a time of uncertainty on what, how and how hard to train. If you’re wondering if you can do ab. exercises during pregnancy, and when you need to modify your ab movements when pregnant, we’re here for you.

Cara Forrester

May 21, 2024

1 min read

Weight Loss

The Best Way to Lower Body Fat Percentage

How to lower body fat percentage is a common question that often brings a sense of worry. We offer some answers related to your diet and exercise routines.

Ali Macy

Apr 2, 2024

1 min read

Pregnancy and Postpartum

Tips for Starting an Exercise Routine During Pregnancy

If you haven't been active before, you may have heard that now is not the time to start. But, good news! Starting an exercise routine during pregnancy might seem daunting, but it's entirely possible and beneficial for you and your baby.

Jess Carr

Mar 15, 2024

1 min read

Weight Loss

Creative Ways to Increase Your NEAT When You Work From Home

In pursuing a healthier lifestyle, many individuals focus primarily on structured exercise routines to burn calories and improve fitness. While exercise is undoubtedly crucial for overall well-being, there is another aspect of calorie burning that often goes overlooked – Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT).

Miranda Stiehm

Feb 23, 2024

1 min read

Lifestyle and Mindset

Mind-Body Wellness: 9 Quick Tips to Balance Fitness, Nutrition, and Health

Physical fitness and mental health are deeply interconnected. Research shows that regular exercise positively impacts your mental well-being. It reduces stress, anxiety, and depression while enhancing your mood and cognitive function.

Stacey Davis

Feb 20, 2024

1 min read

Videos

Should I Eat Less Calories on Rest Days? WAG Lunch and Learn Episode #6

Nutrition and exercise are inextricably linked, and in today’s episode of WAG Lunch and Learn, Alex and Brittany answer your most pressing workout nutrition questions.

Team WAG

Jan 25, 2024

1 min read

Member Stories

Coach Spotlight: Rob Henry

Rob loves helping others obtain their goals and beyond. Whether a person is a weekend warrior, dedicated weightlifter, competitive athlete, or someone new to all things nutrition and exercise.

Team WAG

Dec 27, 2023

1 min read

Pregnancy and Postpartum

C-Section Recovery and Return to Exercise: 4 Common Questions and Answers from a Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition Coach

There can be a lot of uncertainty regarding returning to exercise after a c-section. Get answers to the most common questions from mamas who want to start working out again but are unsure how to get started.

Cara Forrester

Oct 23, 2023

1 min read

Pregnancy and Postpartum

Strength Training During Pregnancy: The Why, The When, & the How

If you’re here, you’ve probably heard conflicting information about exercise—specifically about strength training during pregnancy. The good news is that strength training in pregnancy is safe as long as you’ve been cleared by your doctor!

Jess Carr

Sep 20, 2023

1 min read