Fueling Bruins

UCLA Performance Nutrition Department

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Welcoming our new Performance Nutrition Intern group today 👋🏽

We’re excited to fuel some Champions this summer!

‼️Summer Fueling/Recovery Hours:
M-TH 6:30 A - 1 P
FRI 6:30 A - 11 A w/ Champ Camp breakfast included ☺️🥣

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That’s a wrap on our Winter - Spring Intern Cohort!

We couldn’t do it without each of you, thank you for your continued commitment to helping us #FuelChampions 🏆

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Yes!!! 🎂🏆

[UCLA Softball @UCLASoftball]

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!!

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Our DI, Sarah presenting on the efficacy of cherry juice.

Findings:
🍒180 cherries needed/d for athletes to ⬇️ inflammation
🍒loading phase 4-7 days prior to event
🍒montmorency cherries > total antiox. than sweet
🍒melatonin content minimal, but can help ⬆️sleep quality

[UCLA Athletics @UCLAAthletics]

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN! @uclabeachvb goes back-to-back! #117

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Today’s team talk topic with @UCLAWomensVB: Gut Health!🦠

DYK? A healthy gut helps decrease risk of URTI’s, can aid in recovery from training and keep the immune system strong #GoBruins

[UCLA Athletics @UCLAAthletics]

Recover. Refuel. Rehydrate.

@MuscleMilk helps the Bruins succeed in their daily routines.

#ProteinCoach | #GoBruins

[UCLA Athletics @UCLAAthletics]

Our @MuscleMilk Fueling Station helps our teams get better each day.

#StrongFeelsGood | #GoBruins

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Don’t forget! Only 3 weeks left to apply for our Internship. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain more knowledge, hands on experience and confidence with sports nutrition #GoBruins
https://t.co/nQvMxEfYQb

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Come train w/@ucla_ap & learn about fueling your brain with us tomorrow morning! 🧠 #FuelingChampionsForSport #FuelingChampionsForLife #GoBruins

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We are hiring for our Volunteer Women’s Basketball Nutrition Internship position! #FuelingChampions

Apply here: https://t.co/590swtscWG

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Intentional nutrition may not be easy but it is always worth it! #FuelingChampions

[Daily Bruin @dailybruin]

The beet juice may not have tasted good, but it helped @UCLAWBB play in higher altitudes as the Bruins returned home with their third consecutive weekend sweep. https://t.co/2BYdz0HDaM

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Yeahhh!!!! #BEATSC

[Pac-12 Network @Pac12Network]

GOLDEN GOAL. Olivia Athens with the beauty for @UCLAWSoccer and the @OpusBank #12Best moment.

[Kevin Love @kevinlove]

Celebrating World Mental Health Day by donating a year long @Headspace subscription to all @UCLA student athletes and coaches. It’s so important to train your mind as much as your body and I wanted the athletic community to have the tools.
https://t.co/WNh9YsPpwy

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🐻Were now accepting applications for our winter Performance Nutrition Internship cohort. Apply today: https://t.co/tP472y3zEz

#GoBruins #NutritionInternships #SportsNutrition

[YLMSportScience @YLMSportScience]

🍴Setting daily carbohydrate intake for athletes. Adjust according to
📊 Training volume & intensity
🎯 Goal of session
📏 Body size
% Fat mass
💬 Feedback from experimentation

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It’s Nitrate Friday! Stop by the Fueling Station to sample and learn more about the benefits of nitrates on performance 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃

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1.7X ⬆️ injury risk <8 hrs sleep
⬇️ metabolic rate
⬆️ hunger hormones

How much sleep is enough? MIN. 7 hours 🌙
@Cheri_Mah

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Always fun to see a familiar face at the Pac 12 Sports Medicine Conference. Our very own Fuel Station app developer #BruinFamily @fuelstationapp

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These Bruins want to wish you a very happy #InternationalNoDietDay. We’re celebrating with chips & guac, homemade bagel bites, and lots of education on fueling your body!! ⛽️