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 …
“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 …
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, …
Why Every Wrestler NEEDS a Nutrition Program! Sports nutrition in NJ is changing with Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition Program! Wrestlers from all over the state and the country are realizing that with a proper diet they can be happier, healthier and more successful on the mat! Proper nutrition provides these great benefits: MAKES YOU STRONGER – Wrestlers who are …
“Hey Dan – just finished my county tournament I ended up taking 5th it was my first time cutting weight and competing at a county level (I didn’t even qualify last year) so I just wanted to say a big Thank You, your diet plan was really helpful it alleviates a lotta the stress and …
