Get energized… without the jitters. If you’ve been following my blog or podcast, you know I love money-saving hacks and swapping out costly products with natural alternatives that are just as effective, if not better! Are you trying to enhance your workout with expensive supplements that make you jittery? Do yourself and your wallet a […]

4 Natural Alternatives to Pre-Workout Supplements for an Energy Boost

Train at a lower perceived excursion… to push yourself more, with pre-workout snacks! If you’re making the effort to roll out of bed at the crack of dawn to work out, then why not make the most of your training and make it count? Don’t you want to be at your most powerful, energized, and […]

4 Early Morning Pre-Workout Snacks You'll Actually Want to Eat

Is pre-workout fueling necessary? In this training video I explain everything you need to know about proper fueling before your workout, to get the maximum results. Studies show there’s a significant improvement in your training session when you eat carbohydrates within 45 minutes prior to your workout. Topics discussed: What ‘pre-workout fueling’ actually is Why […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Everything you need to know about preworkout fueling

What do I take to boost my workout performance? In this video I discuss the benefits of one cup of coffee as the best non-supplement workout boost. Who doesn’t want to be able to workout longer and harder, with less perceived exertion? We all want our workouts to be as effective as possible, so in […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - The Best Non-supplement Workout Boost

Learn to pick the right cereals to give you the proper nutrients and energy you need as an athlete. Mornings are hard, especially when you’re not a morning person. Getting in a nutritious breakfast is even harder when you’re rushing around. But we all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - 7 Best Cereals for Athletes on Busy Mornings

You’ll love making your own granola, with this easy recipe. A few years back at my bridal shower, one of the activities my maid of honor planned was to have everyone at the shower write out their favorite recipe for me. One of my friends and old roommate gave me a recipe for Olive Oil […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Recipe of the Month - Olive Oil Granola

“Do I really need a pre-workout snack? I usually don’t eat anything before a workout or training session, especially a quick 5 miler or when it’s early in the morning.” I get this question and response a lot. Many athletes get up before the crack of dawn to get in their training sessions and for […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Do I Really Need A Pre-Workout Snack