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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

Nutrition

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

May 28, 2025

1 min read

Fitness

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

Mar 17, 2025

1 min read

Nutrition

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

Feb 26, 2025

1 min read

Nutrition

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

Feb 19, 2025

1 min read

Lifestyle and Mindset

How to Optimize Nutrition Timing for Your Workout Routine

Nutrition timing can take an experienced tracker and athlete from really good to great. On the flip side, it can be the thing that takes a newer tracker and athlete from being consistent and excited about their journey to being massively confused. But what is nutrition timing, and how can it help you achieve your performance or aesthetic goals?

Ali Macy

Dec 11, 2024

1 min read

Nutrition

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

Nov 21, 2024

1 min read

Nutrition

9 Signs You're Not Eating Enough (Athlete Fueling Tips from an RDN)

So, you want to lose weight and perform better in the gym? Although it’s tempting to slash calories and increase training volume and intensity, burning the candle at both ends can do more harm than good in getting you to your performance and aesthetic goals. 

Brittany Werner

Jul 2, 2024

1 min read

Weight Loss

Counting Macros While Camping: A Flexible Dieter's Guide to the Great Outdoors

Exploring the great outdoors is the perfect summertime getaway. While you may need to get a little creative with your menu and your cooking methods, it’s still important to make sure that you’re well prepared - so you can stay on track.

Team WAG

May 1, 2024

1 min read

Muscle Gain and Performance

Nutrition Tips for Your Next CrossFit Competition

Your nutrition choices directly impact your athletic performance. Here is what you need to know to properly fuel for a CrossFit or Functional Fitness competition.

Team WAG

Jan 24, 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

Weight Loss

How to Make Weight for a Weightlifting Competition

Whether you compete in weightlifting, powerlifting, judo, boxing, or wrestling, many sports require you to have a specific body weight. Here's how to make weight for a competition without sacrificing performance and recovery.

Mitch Lockhart

Dec 20, 2023

1 min read