Michelle Meinking

Michelle is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who received her Master's in Nutrition and Bachelor's in Exercise Sports Science. Michelle is currently the Sports Performance Dietitian for Real Salt Lake, the Major League Soccer team in Utah. Michelle enjoys climbing, hiking, trail running, acrobatics, & strength training. She moved to Salt Lake City over four years ago and fell in love with mountains and all they have to offer.

Learn more about Michelle at michellemeinking.com or find her on IG @michelle.meinking and @m.m_nutrition

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Stories, science, and smart takes on training, recovery, and life outdoors. Learn something.  Get inspired. Push your Possible.

Reducing PMS to Train all Month Long

Click here to register for this clinic! From fatigue and irritability to period cramps, the menstrual cycle can cause disruptions to training. Nutrition can play a valuable role in reducing...

women in sport 5 min read
Reducing PMS to Train all Month Long

Click here to register for this clinic! From fatigue and irritability to period cramps, the menstrual cycle can cause disruptions to training. Nutrition can play a valuable role in reducing...

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Building Trust and Strength in Your Body and Fo...

Learn the tools to improve your performance by improving your food and body relationships in this clinic.

Building Trust and Strength in Your Body and Fo...

Learn the tools to improve your performance by improving your food and body relationships in this clinic.

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The What, When, Why & How of Gnarly Nutrition's...

Take a deep dive into Gnarly Nutrition's new products - Gnarly Collagen Pro & Gnarly Baseline Series with Dr. Shannon O’ Grady. Shannon will be discussing the science behind these...

baseline pro 5 min read
The What, When, Why & How of Gnarly Nutrition's...

Take a deep dive into Gnarly Nutrition's new products - Gnarly Collagen Pro & Gnarly Baseline Series with Dr. Shannon O’ Grady. Shannon will be discussing the science behind these...

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Rage into Old Age with Joint Based Training

Do your joints have the range of motion and strength to support your favorite activities? Can you move each vertebra in your spine independently? Most athletes neglect their joints, so...

aging 5 min read
Rage into Old Age with Joint Based Training

Do your joints have the range of motion and strength to support your favorite activities? Can you move each vertebra in your spine independently? Most athletes neglect their joints, so...

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BIPOC Joy, Diversity & Inclusion In The Outdoors

In this Gnarly Clinic, Join Kathy Karlo, Brandon Belcher and Genevive Walker as they discuss BIPOC joy, diversity and inclusion in the outdoors. In This Clinic Gender equity in the...

bipoc 5 min read
BIPOC Joy, Diversity & Inclusion In The Outdoors

In this Gnarly Clinic, Join Kathy Karlo, Brandon Belcher and Genevive Walker as they discuss BIPOC joy, diversity and inclusion in the outdoors. In This Clinic Gender equity in the...

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Effective Mindset Strategies for Running Longevity

This clinic covers key factors that athletes have at their control that will enable them to focus on mindset strategies that support running longevity, rather than creating roadblocks that inhibit...

longevity in sport 5 min read
Effective Mindset Strategies for Running Longevity

This clinic covers key factors that athletes have at their control that will enable them to focus on mindset strategies that support running longevity, rather than creating roadblocks that inhibit...

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Understanding Tendon Health and Physiology

Zack will lead participants through demonstrations of movements and exercises along with providing education from a culmination of research and his direct extensive experience with athletes. His clinic will focus...

athlete 5 min read
Understanding Tendon Health and Physiology

Zack will lead participants through demonstrations of movements and exercises along with providing education from a culmination of research and his direct extensive experience with athletes. His clinic will focus...

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Strength Training: The Secret to Running Injury...

Preston will focus on common misconceptions runners have with strength training, why strength training is essential for runners, how common running injuries can be prevented through strength training, and how...

injury prevention 5 min read
Strength Training: The Secret to Running Injury...

Preston will focus on common misconceptions runners have with strength training, why strength training is essential for runners, how common running injuries can be prevented through strength training, and how...

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Autoregulation & Injury Risk Reduction in Stren...

Looking to improve outcomes related to training? Participate in a discussion with Dr. Natasha Barnes as she explores and clarifies some of the myths around injury prevention related to strength...

autoregulation 5 min read
Autoregulation & Injury Risk Reduction in Stren...

Looking to improve outcomes related to training? Participate in a discussion with Dr. Natasha Barnes as she explores and clarifies some of the myths around injury prevention related to strength...

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Maintaining Athletic Performance Through Years ...

Join Dr. Carrie Cooper for a discussion on maintaining athletic performance through years of “Seasons”. You'll learn how to self assess and apply this information to your athletic performance throughout...

athlete 5 min read
Maintaining Athletic Performance Through Years ...

Join Dr. Carrie Cooper for a discussion on maintaining athletic performance through years of “Seasons”. You'll learn how to self assess and apply this information to your athletic performance throughout...

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Why You Should Crosstrain as a Mountain Athlete

As a lifelong athlete with a diverse background in sports, training, and the outdoors, Jason Antin will share his philosophy on cross-training for mountain sports. Jason enjoys moving quickly in...

athlete 5 min read
Why You Should Crosstrain as a Mountain Athlete

As a lifelong athlete with a diverse background in sports, training, and the outdoors, Jason Antin will share his philosophy on cross-training for mountain sports. Jason enjoys moving quickly in...

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Reducing Injury for the Ski & Snowboard Athlete...

Have you ever wondered as a skier or snowboarder, why is strength training important and how can it help prevent injury? Erin Storck will answer this question and help you...

full body workout 5 min read
Reducing Injury for the Ski & Snowboard Athlete...

Have you ever wondered as a skier or snowboarder, why is strength training important and how can it help prevent injury? Erin Storck will answer this question and help you...

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