Fuel Your Movement: Nutrition Basics for Active Bodies
This 90-minute online workshop is designed for aerialists and active individuals who want to feel stronger, train smarter, and take the guesswork out of eating. Led by Jill McNutt, a nutritionist with a background in both professional circus performance and nutritional science, you’ll learn the essential principles of sports nutrition.
In this workshop, you will:
- Learn how to build balanced meals that support energy, strength, and recovery.
- Design pre- and post-workout snacks and meals tailored to your activity level, including timing of nutrient intake, and the importance of easily digestible carbohydrates before training.
- Discuss common nutrition myths and identify pitfalls that may be holding you back, such as fasted training, skipping meals, or relying too heavily on supplements.
- Understand the role of hydration and electrolytes in supporting performance, recovery, and overall well-being.
- See real-life examples of what fueling can look like with sample days of eating designed around your training schedule.
- Learn simple nutrition strategies that can be implemented immediately.
The online workshop via ZOOM will consist of a presentation, interactive Q&A, and practical examples. Participants will receive a downloadable meal planning template and a snack idea guide. Plenty of time will be allocated for live Q&A to address your individual questions. A recording of the workshop will be available for all registered participants.
Price: $35 pp
Plenty of time will be allocated for live Q&A to address your individual questions. A recording of the workshop will be available for all registered participants.
Jill’s journey into the field of nutrition has deep roots in her early experiences on the stage. Born and raised in the sunny city of San Diego, her passion for the performing arts was ignited at the age of four where she first enrolled in jazz and tap classes. After graduating from the San Diego School of Creative and Performing arts, her successful career as a performer included dancing with Holland America Cruise Line, touring the United States as a solo aerial silks artist with Troupe Vertigo, and performing as an aerial mermaid at SeaWorld San Diego. During her career on stage, Jill recognized the vital role of nutrition in enhancing the health and performance of artistic athletes. This insight led her to pursue a BA in Communications and later an MS in Nutritional Sciences. Currently completing her dietetic internship with plans to become a Registered Dietitian by the end of this year, Jill is on a mission to teach circus artists, dancers, and all fitness enthusiasts how to nourish their bodies for optimal performance and lifelong health.