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Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Athletes: Trend or Game Changer?

In recent years, the use of CGMs has surged among athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all levels. Why? To gain a competitive edge by optimizing their training, nutrition, and recovery strategies. Essentially, CGMs have become the ultimate tool for "biohacking"—the practice of using technology to enhance your body’s performance and overall well-being.

Alex Oskian

Alex Oskian

Aug 18, 2025

1 min read

Electrolytes (Beyond Sodium): The Athlete's Key to Optimal Function

Hydration extends far beyond simply drinking water; it's intricately linked to maintaining a proper mineral balance within the body. When athletes sweat, they lose essential minerals, known as electrolytes. Without adequate replenishment, dehydration becomes inevitable, compromising performance and hindering recovery. Therefore, electrolytes for athletes are truly non-negotiable for anyone who moves their body, from weekend warriors to Olympic competitors.

Alex Oskian

Alex Oskian

Jul 30, 2025

1 min read

I Eat Healthy, But I'm Not Seeing Results”: 7 Common Athlete Nutrition Mistakes

If you’re training hard, eating healthy, and still not seeing the performance or body composition results you want, you’re not alone. Many athletes find themselves frustrated by stalled progress despite doing “everything right.” Often, the issue isn’t effort—it’s awareness. You may be relying on healthy foods hindering progress without realizing it.

Team WAG

Team WAG

Jul 28, 2025

1 min read

Understanding Your Unique Calorie Needs as an Athlete (Without Obsessive Tracking)

As an athlete, understanding your calorie needs can feel overwhelming. This is especially true when you're trying to strike the right balance between performance, recovery, and maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Let’s explore how to understand your unique nutritional needs in a realistic, sustainable way. so you can fuel for performance while preserving your mental and emotional health.

Brittany Werner

Brittany Werner

Jul 23, 2025

1 min read

Fueling on the Go: Nutrition Strategies for Athletes Traveling This Summer

Whether you're heading to a competition, going on vacation, or taking a long weekend away, travel doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your nutrition. With a little planning, athletes can stay on track, feel great, and even come back stronger. In this guide, we’ll break down travel nutrition for athletes, with practical tips to support performance, recovery, and consistency on the road.

Team WAG

Team WAG

Jul 21, 2025

1 min read

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

Alex Oskian

Jun 25, 2025

1 min read

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