Amy Stephens

MS, RDN, CSSD, CEDS

Licensed dietitian

specializing in sports nutrition

and eating disorders

How to Prepare for the Brooklyn Half Marathon

In this speaker panel at NYRR, we covered everything you need to know about preparing for the Brooklyn Half Marathon. We discussed what to wear, how to train and I focused on how to fuel. I discussed fueling workouts, how to use gels, electrolytes and best foods to eat on race day.

NUTRITION GUIDELINES FOR COLLEGE ATHLETES​

As a college athlete, proper nutrition is crucial for fueling your performance, supporting recovery, and maintaining overall health and well-being. It’s important to remember that your bodies are still developing and getting stronger. Nutrition has to be adequate to fuel you as a human, exercise, recovery and commuting to class. It’s important to pay careful attention to ensure you are fueling your body to stay healthy and prevent injuries.

5 TIPS TO build MUSCLE

Building muscle is a process that requires strategic nutritional and workout practices. Rather than focusing on losing body fat, focus on what you can do to increase muscle growth. Here are some helpful tips that can help you achieve your muscle-building goals more effectively.

The Illusion of Perfect Eating: Why Celebrity Diets Are Unrealistic

In today’s age of social media, it’s nearly impossible to scroll through our feeds without encountering a celebrity-endorsed diet plan or the latest trend in healthy eating. From Hollywood stars to Instagram influencers, everyone seems eager to share their secrets to achieving the perfect body through diet. But behind the glossy facade lies a harsh truth: many of these eating plans are not only unrealistic but also potentially harmful.

5 Myths You Hear as a College Athlete

TW: contains information on eating disorders and body image.
This post dispels common myths that college athletes hear such as thinner equals faster or that athletes should eat the same as non-athletes.

FUELING AN INDOOR WORKOUT: A GUIDE

Providing your body with the essential energy for powering through exercises is crucial during a gym or indoor track workout. This guide provides tips on how to effectively fuel and hydrate your body during indoor workouts. The focus is on the right timing and type of nutrients to avoid energy crashes or gastrointestinal issues, and to keep energy levels up.

Fueling for winter training

During the winter months, nutrition priorities shift towards hydration, foods that generate body warmth, and those that boost the immune system.

NYU Women’s cross country

When Coach Tyler Deck Shipley inherited the NYU women’s cross country team in 2021, he only had four runners — not enough to score in meets. In nearly three seasons, with strong recruiting and a new philosophy, he has elevated the team to the No. 5 national ranking — the highest in the program’s history.

MARATHON RACE DAY – 7 Common Mistakes Runners Make

You might have the best shoes and completed the best training plan, but if your nutrition is off on race day, you won’t perform your best. Whether this is your first or tenth marathon, here are a few common mistakes that I hear from my athletes.

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