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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

Nutrition

The Benefits of Meal Timing for Performance and Recovery

You dedicate time to planning your workouts and pushing your limits in the gym, but are you strategically planning when you fuel your body? While what you eat is crucial, when you eat can have a significant impact on your results.

Brittany Werner

May 19, 2025

1 min read

Weight Loss

Fuel Your Fitness: The Ultimate Guide of Pre and Post-Workout Nutrition Tips

Nutrient timing can be one of the most confusing areas of nutrition, and for good reason—the answers to the questions above depend a lot on context. But fortunately, we’re going to outline those answers today.

Ali Macy

Feb 10, 2025

1 min read

Nutrition

Nutrition Tips for Friday Night Lights: Fueling Your 3-Week Functional Fitness Competition

For three weeks, your community gathers for a high-intensity functional fitness competition—a test of strength, endurance, and grit. While training is paramount, strategic nutrition is the unsung hero that can significantly impact your performance and recovery, turning those Friday night challenges into triumphs.

Ali Macy

Feb 3, 2025

1 min read

Nutrition

The Best Post-Workout Meals for Winter: Fuel Your Recovery

The cold months call for meals that deliver the perfect mix of protein, carbs, and healthy fats and provide the warmth and comfort we all crave during winter. Whether you're hitting the gym, tackling a snowy trail, or training for your next big goal, these are the best post-workout meals to help you recover faster and stay strong all season long.

Ali Macy

Jan 27, 2025

1 min read

Fitness

75 Hard vs. Operation 66: Which Fitness Challenge Is Right for You?

Fitness challenges are having a moment. Hashtags are blowing up on social media and friends trading Netflix binges for daily workouts. Structured programs are taking over the wellness scene. Let’s spotlight two of the most popular and figure out what fuels your fitness: 75 Hard vs. Operation 66.

Amy Cimo

Dec 23, 2024

1 min read

Nutrition

Foods for Better Hair and Skin

We’ve all heard the saying, "You are what you eat." Skin and hair need the right fuel to stay strong and radiant. Here are a few simple lifestyle and nutrition tweaks that can give your skin and hair an extra beauty boost.

Miranda Stiehm

Jul 16, 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

Fitness

The Effects of Creatine on Weight Loss and Performance

Creatine has long been a powerhouse supplement in sports nutrition. Celebrated for its ability to fuel performance and gains in lean muscle, it’s starting to make waves in the nutrition and weight loss space. But what is creatine, and are there more benefits to supplementing with creatine beyond PRs?

Amy Cimo

Jun 6, 2024

1 min read

Lifestyle and Mindset

Best Hiking Snacks to Pack Next Time You Hit the Trail

If you’ve mapped out your spring and summer hiking bucket list, it’s time to plan the best hiking snacks to bring along with you! Nutrition plays an important role in fueling your outdoor adventures—it provides the energy you need to make it to the summit and recover well to keep exploring all summer.

Rachel Holcomb

Apr 8, 2024

1 min read

Videos

Setting Fitness and Nutrition Goals After the CrossFit Open

Welcome to the final episode of our Fueling for Functional Fitness YouTube series. Today, WAG coaches Josh and Jess recap 24.2, give their predictions for 24.3, and chat about how to set goals for your fitness and nutrition after the CrossFit Open ends.

Jess Holton

Mar 14, 2024

1 min read

Videos

Preparing for the CrossFit Open: Pre-Workout Nutrition Tips from WAG Nutrition Coaches

In this video, WAG Coaches (and CrossFit Box owners) Josh and Jess share pre-workout nutrition tips to help you fuel and recover well this season.

Josh Holton

Feb 8, 2024

1 min read