HEALTHCARE

What does the NAIGC Healthcare team do?

Post daily workouts and weekly nutrition information applicable to gymnastics on @NAIGCFit Instagram page.
Coordinate Athletic Trainers for NAIGC Sanctioned events.
Provide complimentary specialty healthcare services to our members at nationals and other NAIGC sanctioned events.
Monitor and collect data on common gymnastics based injuries amongst our members in an effort to prevent future cases.
Discuss case studies and foster community of multidisciplinary healthcare practitioners with a focus on gymnastics

Meet The Team

Dane Lee

LMT

Dr. Greg

Nash, DC

Kerry Bair

RD, LDN, MPH

Matthew Power

DPT

Sara Ferruzza

DPT, CSCS

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Normally, we would all be together getting ready f

Normally, we would all be together getting ready for finals or aching from competing in prelims. As you are walking through the convention center, you'd overhear you can get a free massage or chiropractic adjustment at the Healthcare booth. Curiosity piqued, you'd wander over to see what all the hype was about. You’d find multiple practitioners there to help you out, give advice, and answer questions.

Since we can’t all be together, we want to offer the next best thing! On Wednesday, April 14, we want to invite you to our virtual healthcare booth. You can join a video meeting with our gymnastics specialized healthcare professionals and pick their brains about any health / injury related questions you may have!

Join us from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST at the following link: http://meet.google.com/gkn-rdfs-vun
(link available in our link tree on Instagram accounts)

Happy Nationals Week NAIGC! While we sure wish we

Happy Nationals Week NAIGC!

While we sure wish we could be seeing all of you in person at nationals, 2021 Nationals have gone VIRTUAL with a week's worth of challenges! You best believe your @naigcfit dietitian had to get in on this.

During this week of nationals, I've come up with 5 challenges for you to try to improve your nutrition and fuel your body like a gymnast! How many can you complete each day?

1. Drink 1/2 your body weight (#) in oz of water
2. Eat 5 servings of fruits and/or veggies (1 serving = 1C fresh, 1/2C cooked, 2T dried, 4oz juice)
3. Start your day with a balanced breakfast (yes, more than just coffee)
4. Pack an afternoon snack
5. Skip the takeout and cook a meal instead (bonus points for new foods or recipes and creativity)

Be sure to tag @naigcgymnastics / @naigcfit!

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Do you know what is hurting your performance the m

Do you know what is hurting your performance the most?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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As an athlete, it's never a good idea!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It may be as simple as wanting to catch up on sleep, so you skip breakfast. That's a missed fueling opportunity.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Maybe you don't have time for lunch, so you grab a protein bar or shake instead. No where near enough fuel for an athlete like you!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Maybe someone is telling you that a low-carb, low-calorie, full of air diet is your best option? Let me tell you, diets are a recipe for stress and under-fueling for athletes!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

And you're not alone. Studies show that 3/4 of high level gymnasts are under-fueling by at least 25%!
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Don't limit your potential and performance by missing out on the energy and nutrients you need. Don't put yourself at risk for poor performance, injuries, mood swings, mental stress, muscle loss, (or losing your period).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Instead, focus on being consistent with your fuel! Choose meals and snacks that bring your closer to your goals. Packed with protein, carbs, fiber, fats, vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Having a fueling plan will allow you to crush your goals in and out of the gym! Limiting your fuel will only delay your success.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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New Dorm Room Recipe: DIY Grain Bowl This weeks r

New Dorm Room Recipe: DIY Grain Bowl

This weeks recipe shares the basic formula to build yourself a grain bowl! This recipe can be made as simply or as complicated as you like, with ingredients you cook yourself OR buy fresh, canned, or pre-cooked at your local store! It can be super economical and is an easy ways to build a balanced plate loaded with protein, grains, veggies, and healthy fats!

These Dorm Room Recipes are meant to be easy to make and are possible in even just the simplest dorm room kitchens!

To Build A Grain Bowl, add your favorite:
1. Grains
2. Protein
3. Veggies
4. Healthy Fats
And any other seasonings and flavorings you like to a bowl and voila!

Let me know if you try this week’s recipe!

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Dane will be going live this Wednesday, March 31st

Dane will be going live this Wednesday, March 31st at 8:00 pm EST to answer any questions you might have about sports massage and strength & conditioning!

Dane Lee is a licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Ohio. He has been practicing sports massage therapy since 2015. He received his Masters in Exercise Physiology from the University of Akron and his Bachelors in Exercise Science from Kent State University. He began gymnastics while attending Kent State University and has been active in the NAIGC ever since.
He is one of the three original founders of the NAIGC Healthcare Committee.
Dane has been actively involved in coaching, strength and conditioning, speeding agility training, and gymnastics for the past 11 years.

March is National Nutrition Month! This week's the

March is National Nutrition Month! This week's theme is all about creating tasty meals that you enjoy and make you feel your best! Here's a few tips to help you fuel your body and feel your best:

Keep Ingredients On Hand:
Look to stock your kitchen with simple, nutritious ingredients from all the food groups that not only taste great, but are economical and have a long shelf life. In addition to fresh ingredients, fill your pantry canned, dried, and frozen fruit and veggies, shelf-stable proteins, and easy-to-cook grains that can be prepared in minutes!

Try New Foods and Flavors:
One of my favorite ways to make a boring, routine meal feel different and exciting is with FLAVOR and SEASONING! You can always switch up your herbs and spices and create a whole new meal! Check out these ideas from @cooksmarts

Enjoy A (COVID SAFE) Meal With Family or Friends:
Studies have shown that when you enjoy meals in a social setting, you are more likely to make more nutritious and well rounded food choices, enjoy a wider variety of foods, develop good social behaviors, and are less likely to struggle with mental health and develop disordered eating.

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Welcome to the the NAIGCFit Instagram brought to y

Welcome to the the NAIGCFit Instagram brought to you by our NAIGC healthcare team. Today's workout is a lower body workout. Be sure to give it a try, tag us, and use the #naigcfit hashtag to have your post shared by us! Always feel free to modify our workouts, or comment for more options. Don't forget to click the link in our bio to fill out our feedback survey to help us better serve you!!

How many green foods do you eat every day? This S

How many green foods do you eat every day?

This St. Patrick's Day, let's celebrate the power of green! Green fruits and vegetables are especially nutrient dense (meaning they are loaded with lots of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and more)! They are great sources of vitamins A, C, E K, and B-vitamins (particularly folate) as well as iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

Enjoy more green fruits & veggies and Include them in more meals and snacks!
-Make a salad: Vary the colors, textures and variety of ingredients. Perk them up with leafy greens like romaine lettuce, spinach and arugula mixed with different kinds of tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots.
-Wrap it up: Make a wrap with tuna, chicken or turkey and add romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, and other veggies for some extra flavor.
-Add to soup: Add heartier greens like collards, kale, chard, or mustard greens into your favorite soup.
-Stir-fry: Add chopped spinach, bok choy or broccoli to chicken or tofu stir-fried with some garlic, onion or ginger.
-Steamed: Steam collard greens, mustard greens, kale or spinach until they are slightly soft and sautee with garlic and crushed red pepper.
-In an omelet: Add broccoli and/or spinach to an omelet for a power packed meal.

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Download NAIGC Healthcare Team Provider Application here.
Print the form, fill out, scan it, and send back to healthcare@naigc.org

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