Congratulations to AJ Aeberli for winning this past weekends New York State Division I Wrestling Championship at 160lbs! AJ Aeberli is a senior for Minisink Valley, which is located inside the Section IX region of New York. AJ placed fifth at 160lbs last year and was determined to get on top of the podium this […]
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Dear Wrestlers and Family Members, We would like to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track with your nutrition plan during the holidays. 1) Follow your regular plan up until your Thanksgiving meal. That means: eat breakfast, your morning snack, and lunch of the lowest
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A good and hearty breakfast can set the tone for a great day. Whether or not you’re a high energy athlete such a wrestler, or a stay at home parent, breakfast is an essential part of your day. Breakfast helps restore energy lost during sleeping (fasting) and helps gives you energy to carry you throughout
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Wrestler Nutrition’s Guide to Muscle Cramps By Mathew Wernikoff, Sports Performance Coach Muscle cramps can be debilitating and painful, interrupting practices, matches and even sleep. One of the most common complaints by wrestlers are muscle cramps which can lead to muscle strains and often take place at the most inconvenient times. Conventional wisdom tells
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WrestlerNutrition.com’s 4th of July Survival Guide: How to BBQ without the guilt. Summertime BBQ’s and parties, especially 4th of July weekend, are filled with rich and delicious foods. These times are supposed to be about fun and relaxation; however, for many wrestlers there also comes the stress and guilt of filling our bodies with unhealthy
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As a wrestling parent you strive to provide your child with opportunities to perform their best. From wrestling clubs, to private lessons, to countless weekends in hot and stuffy gyms, you work hard to make sure your kid has everything they need. But did you know that the biggest difference maker for your wrestler can
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Why a Nutrition Plan: Better Practice, Better Results! By Dan Wernikoff, Certified Sports Nutritionist Many times when an athlete is focused on losing weight, it can effect there practices and workouts; having them focusing on keeping a sweat going rather than proper technique and form. If you don’t have to worry about your weight, you
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Why a Nutrition Plan: Grow, Learn and Develop! by Dan Wernikoff, Certified Sports Nutritionist Proper nutrition is essential for growth and development. When an athlete is cutting weight or not receiving the proper nutrients, their growth can be affected or even permanently stunted. A proper nutrition plan safe guards wrestlers from stunting their growth as
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“After a long season of up and down dieting I knew I needed some type of help with my diet! Coach Logan (Apex Wrestling) told me about Dan and my weight has not been a problem since. Wrestling is a sport where nutrition is a huge part of your success! With Champion Athletes, you are
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The Hidden Perfromance Killer: Adrenal Fatigue and Burnout By Daniel Wernikoff, Certified Sports Nutritionist While exercise and athletic training is typically a good stressor on the body, it is still stress. The body’s stress response is centered in the adrenal glands, which are located on the kidneys and produce the “stress” hormones: epinephrine (adrenalin), norepinephrine,
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