What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm

Sports RDpro, LLC, 2101 Rexford Road, Charlotte, NC (2026)

04/23/2026

🦠Your gut microbiome might be the most overlooked training tool you have.

1. Eat Enough to Support Training (Energy Availability)

Low energy availability = one of the fastest ways to disrupt gut health

Why it matters:
• Reduces beneficial bacteria
• Increases gut permeability (“leaky gut”)
• Impairs recovery + immune function

Target:
👉 Consistent meals + snacks
👉 Carbs periodized to training (don’t chronically underfuel)

⸻

2. Increase Microbiome Diversity (Variety of Plant Foods)

Diversity of bacteria = resilience under training stress

Why it matters:
• More bacterial species → better SCFA production (gut + recovery support)
• Stronger immune + anti-inflammatory response

Target:
👉 20–30+ different plant foods/week
(fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds)

⸻

3. Include Prebiotic Fiber Daily (Feed the Bacteria)

Prebiotics = fuel for beneficial gut bacteria

Why it matters:
• Increases butyrate production → supports gut lining
• Improves digestion + regularity

Key foods:
👉 Oats, bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus
👉 Beans, lentils, chia, flax

⚠️ Performance tip:
Keep higher fiber away from pre-training windows

⸻

4. Add Probiotic Foods Regularly (Introduce Good Bacteria)

Probiotics = live bacteria that support gut balance

Why it matters:
• May reduce GI symptoms in athletes
• Supports immune function during heavy training

Target:
👉 1–2 servings daily

Options:
• Yogurt (live cultures)
• Kefir
• Sauerkraut / kimchi
• Kombucha
• Miso / tempeh

⸻

5. Support the Gut During Training (Hydration + Gut Training)

Your gut is under stress during exercise—train it like your muscles

Why it matters:
• Dehydration ↓ gut blood flow → ↑ GI distress
• Poor fueling tolerance = performance limiter

Target:
👉 Practice fueling during training
👉 30–60g carbs/hour (or more depending on sport)
👉 16–24 oz fluid/hour
👉 500–1000 mg sodium/hour (more if heavy sweater)

⸻

Bottom Line for Athletes

A high-performing gut microbiome is built on:
✔ Adequate fueling
✔ High diet diversity
✔ Strategic fiber + probiotics
✔ Training your gut under load

👉 You don’t fix your gut withone supplement—
you build it with consistent nutrition habits.

04/21/2026

🍠 Here’s a healthy, throw together meal in less than 30 minutes with ground turkey, chicken, or beef that you can make tonight! Super yummy and this is an amazing way to potentially use up any leftover veg, beans, protein you have in the fridge or pantry from the week!⁣
⁣
📌Ingredients:⁣
-2 tbsp olive oil⁣
-1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken (you also can use grass-fed ground beef or if going 🌱focused then leave this out)⁣
-2-3 minced garlic cloves ⁣
-1 large diced yellow onion⁣
-1 chopped yellow bell pepper ⁣
-1 chopped zucchini
-1 can drained and rinsed black beans
-1-2 chopped sweet potato⁣es
-1 tsp each Salt and black pepper⁣
-A pinch of red chili flakes⁣ to your liking
-½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese⁣
-tbsp Fresh parsley ⁣
⁣
ℹ️Directions:⁣
-In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.⁣
-Add the meat and garlic. Use a wooden spoon to break up the turkey as it cooks. Stir occasionally, and cook for about 5-7 minutes.⁣
-Add the sweet potato, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper.⁣ and cook for 5 minutes.
-Add the onions, zucchini, yellow peppers, and beans, then cook until the onions are soft. About 3 minutes.
-Cover the skillet, and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender. Don’t forget to stir occasionally. If necessary, add more olive oil or a little bit of water to cook the sweet potatoes faster.⁣
-While the sweet potato mix is cooking, preheat the oven to 400ºF.⁣
-When the sweet potatoes are tender, add the shredded mozzarella cheese, and put the skillet in the oven to melt the cheese.⁣
-When the cheese melts, remove from the oven, and garnish with parsley.
-Serve hot and consider adding hot sauce, a cooked egg, or some avocado on top!

04/19/2026

Success in sport isn’t just physical—it’s mental.
And how you think about nutrition directly impacts how you perform.

The best athletes don’t “eat when they feel like it.”
They fuel with purpose, consistency, and discipline—because they understand what’s on their plate shows up in their performance.

If you want to level up, start here 👇

1️⃣ Intentional Fueling (Not Reactive Eating)
You don’t wait until you’re exhausted, starving, or cramping to think about nutrition.
You plan ahead. You execute. You treat fueling like part of training—not an afterthought.

2️⃣ Consistency Over Perfection
It’s not about one “perfect” meal.
It’s about stacking the right habits—day after day, week after week.
That’s where real performance gains happen.

3️⃣ Ownership of Your Performance
Coaches can guide you. Parents can support you.
But YOU are responsible for what goes in your body.
High performers take ownership—they don’t leave performance to chance.

⸻

Bottom Line:
Your mindset around nutrition is either giving you an edge… or holding you back.

Fuel like your performance depends on it—because it does.

⸻

04/17/2026

🍒 Tart Cherry Juice — Recovery + Sleep Support

🧠 Why It Works

* Helps reduce inflammation from hard training
* Naturally contains melatonin → helps you fall asleep faster
* Supports your body in handling training stress + muscle damage

⸻

🏋️‍♀️ Performance Benefits

* ↓ Muscle soreness after workouts (DOMS)
* Faster recovery between sessions
* Better sleep quality → better recovery
* Helps you feel less beat up during intense training blocks

⸻

📊 What the Research Shows

* Athletes using tart cherry juice:
* Feel less sore (24–72 hrs later)
* Have lower muscle damage markers
* Recover strength and power faster

⸻

🎯 How to Use It

* Dose: 8–12 oz, 1–2x/day
* Best Timing:
* After training
* Before bed
* 4–7 days leading into heavy training or competition
* Best For:
* Tournament weekends
* Back-to-back games
* Athletes struggling with sleep

⸻

🛒 What to Buy (Easy Options)

🥤 Juice Options

* Lakewood Organic Tart Cherry Juice
* R.W. Knudsen Tart Cherry Juice
* Dynamic Health Tart Cherry Concentrate
* 365 (Whole Foods brand)
* Cheribundi Tart Cherry Juice Original (very popular in athletes + convenient single-serve options)

👉 Many Cheribundi products deliver the equivalent of ~40–60 cherries per serving, making them a strong recovery option

⸻

💊 Supplement Options (More Concentrated)

* Momentous Tart Cherry
* Thorne Cherry Extract
* NOW Sports Tart Cherry
* Cherribundi Juice, Concentrate, gummies

👉 Supplements = easier for travel + lower volume
👉 Juice = whole-food option + hydration benefit

⸻

⚠️ Keep in Mind

* Use it strategically, not year-round
* It contains carbs, so include it in your fueling plan

⸻

🔥 Sports RD Pro Bottom Line

“This is one of the few foods that improves BOTH recovery and sleep—two of the biggest performance drivers.”

04/16/2026

⚡️ Optimize Brain Speed + Neuromuscular Signaling

Reaction time. Decision-making. Precision.
This isn’t just training — it’s fueling your nervous system.

Here are 6 nutrition strategies that directly impact how fast your brain and body communicate:

⸻

⚡️ Carbohydrates (Blood Glucose)
Fuel with 30–60g carbs during intense activity
→ Low glucose = slower processing + decision-making

Go-to fuels:
• Banana
• Sports drink
• Pretzels

⸻

⚡️ Hydration
Weigh in/out of practice
Replace ~20 oz per lb lost
→ Even mild dehydration slows reaction time

Hydration options:
• Electrolyte drink
• 100% fruit juice
• Milk or chocolate milk

⸻

⚡️ Caffeine (Strategic Use)
Use for high-focus tasks
200–400 mg max daily

Sources:
• Coffee
• Caffeine-fortified supplements
• Caffeine tablets or appropriately dosed drinks

⸻

⚡️ Omega-3s (DHA/EPA)
2–3 servings of fatty fish weekly
→ Supports neuronal signaling + brain cell function

Best sources:
• Salmon
• Sardines
• Mackerel

⸻

⚡️ Iron + B Vitamins
Focus on animal proteins
Pair iron with ~50 mg vitamin C

Iron + B sources:
• Beef
• Eggs
• Spinach + citrus

⸻

⚡️ Creatine
3–5g creatine monohydrate daily
→ Supports brain energy + performance under fatigue

Food sources (lower dose):
• Beef
• Salmon
• Pork

⸻

🧠 Bottom line:
You don’t just train your body — you train your nervous system.

⸻

💬 Save this to reference later and send to friends! Want to dial this in for your sport?
DM “FUEL” or visit theRDpro.com

⸻

04/15/2026

🏈 We are thrilled to collaborate with LEVEL82, an organization founded by 2x Super Bowl Champion Torrey Smith, built on the pillars of Leadership, Education, Vision, Effort, and Love.

LEVEL82 is doing powerful work—using football as a platform to mentor, develop, and support young athletes both on and off the field. From training and competition to academic support and community impact, they are creating environments where athletes can truly thrive.

This partnership is especially meaningful, as owner Jennifer Brunelli, had the privilege of working with Torrey during his time with the Carolina Panthers—making this a full-circle moment to now support the next generation of athletes together.

At Sports RDpro, we’re focused on bringing performance nutrition into that development pipeline—helping athletes fuel properly, recover effectively, and perform at their highest level.

Because performance isn’t just trained—
it’s fueled.

🔗 www.level82.org
🔗 sportsRDpro.com

04/14/2026

🏈 We are thrilled to collaborate with LEVEL82, an organization founded by 2x Super Bowl Champion Torrey Smith, built on the pillars of Leadership, Education, Vision, Effort, and Love.

LEVEL82 is doing powerful work—using football as a platform to mentor, develop, and support young athletes both on and off the field. From training and competition to academic support and community impact, they are creating environments where athletes can truly thrive.

This partnership is especially meaningful, as owner Jennifer Brunelli, had the privilege of working with Torrey during his time with the Carolina Panthers—making this a full-circle moment to now support the next generation of athletes together.

At Sports RDpro, we’re focused on bringing performance nutrition into that development pipeline—helping athletes fuel properly, recover effectively, and perform at their highest level.

Because performance isn’t just trained—
it’s fueled.

🔗 www.level82.org
🔗 sportsRDpro.com

04/14/2026

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Protein Balls 🍫🥜
→ 10g protein per serving

🚩SAVE THE POST SO YOU CAN MAKE THEM THIS WEEKEND

This is what performance fuel should taste like.

Too many athletes rely on convenience foods that are low in protein, inconsistent in quality, and don’t actually support training demands.

These are different.

✔️ 10g protein per serving
✔️ Balanced carbs for energy
✔️ Easy to grab, easy to love
✔️ Built for real training + real schedules

⸻

How to use them:

🏋️‍♀️ Pre-lift / practice → 1-2 balls for quick fuel + protein support with a banana
⚡ Post-training to bridge the gap before getting a full meal → 2 balls = ~20g protein for recovery with a tart cherry juice
🎒 Busy athletes → keep these on hand to avoid under-fueling; have 1-2 balls and an applesauce packet ready to go

⸻

Why this matters:

Most athletes don’t struggle with effort…
They struggle with consistency in fueling.

And that’s what drives:
• energy
• recovery
• performance

⸻

ALLERGY-FRIENDLY fuel that doesn’t compromise performance.

Nut-free. Dairy-free. Still delivers ~10g protein per serving.

Perfect for:
✔️ Team environments
✔️ School-safe snacks
✔️ Athletes with food sensitivities

Because fueling should be safe and effective—for every athlete.

⸻
Save this for later + make a batch this week
👇
Your training will feel the difference.

04/13/2026

🧬Collagen isn’t just about taking it — it’s about timing it.

Most athletes think about protein for muscle…
but forget that tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue are what transfer force, stabilize joints, and ultimately keep you on the field.

That’s where COLLAGEN comes in.

When taken strategically, collagen can help:
✔️ Support tendon and ligament strength
✔️ Improve joint integrity + durability under load
✔️ Increase collagen synthesis when paired with training
✔️ Support injury prevention + return-to-play
✔️ Aid in recovery from high-impact and repetitive sport stress
✔️ Contribute to bone + connective tissue health (especially in growing athletes)

But here’s the key 👇
Collagen is activity-dependent — meaning it works best when you give your body a reason to use it.

👉 How to use it effectively:
• 10–20g collagen
• Take 30–60 minutes before training or rehab
• Pair with vitamin C to support synthesis

This creates the ideal environment for your body to actually build and reinforce connective tissue when it’s being stressed.

⚠️ Important:
Collagen is not a complete protein — it should support your nutrition plan, not replace your post-workout protein or daily intake.

Bottom line:
Muscles generate force.
Connective tissue transfers it.

If you’re not supporting both, you’re leaving performance—and durability—on the table.

04/12/2026

🔥ANNOUNCEMENT from The Motion Fitness

MOTION got even more elite. Today we promised to continue to add the absolute top professionals, practitioners, coaches, and athletes to our team in an effort to provide a complete and holistic approach to performing and longevity.

We are excited to announce that MOTION is now fueled by Sports RD pro – bringing elite, science based nutrition directly to a high performance community.

At the center of this partnership is Jennifer (VanAssen) Brunelli, MS, RD, LDN – founder of Sports RDpro and a former seven time All American swimmer and Hall of Fame athlete at the University of South Carolina. Jennifer combines real world elite performance experience with advanced clinical expertise to help athletes and high performers, optimize health, recovery, and results.

Through Sports RDpro, clients and athletes at Motion will have access to
✔️Performance nutrition coaching
✔️Individualized meal planning
✔️Body composition and sweat test testing
✔️Bloodwork interpretation
✔️Supplement evaluation
✔️Support for IBS, hormones, PCOS, thyroid, disruptions, injury, recovery, and more

Jennifer has worked with organizations, including the Carolina Panthers, RFK Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, and NC State athletics – now bring that same level of care to YOU. She is also a member of the inaugural Gatorade women’s advisory board, collaborating with leaders in women’s sports to expand opportunities, visibility, and support female athletes.

Our only goal is to build a high-performance community built around you from expert coaching and group training to recovery services and physical therapy, MOTION is designed to help you move, perform, and live better.

Now, with on-site sports nutrition support, your training, recovery, and fueling are fully aligned.

Our South Park location is located at 2101 Rexford Rd., Charlotte, NC. Scheduling opens April 20, 2026. Book your appointment at sportsrdpro.com. All questions can be directed to SportsRDpro@gmail.com or via Phone at 980-825-8313.

Fuel smarter. Train harder. Perform better.

04/12/2026

Big things happening in fastpitch softball. The growth of women’s sports is climbing, and so should the support for those athletes. We can’t wait to meet with the athletes today⚡️

Sports RDpro is proud to collaborate with TN Mojo (formerly South Charlotte United Fastpitch), one of the premier fastpitch organizations in the country.

This partnership is focused on:
✔️ Performance fueling
✔️ Recovery + hydration strategies
✔️ Long-term athlete development

Why this matters for softball athletes ⬇️

Softball is a high-skill, explosive sport with repeated bouts of sprinting, throwing, and high cognitive demand. Athletes are often competing across multiple games in a single day—making fueling strategy a major performance differentiator.

Key nutrition priorities:
• Carbohydrates = performance fuel → maintain energy across games and support reaction time + decision making
• Hydration + sodium → prevent fatigue, cramping, and drops in focus (especially in tournament settings)
• Between-game fueling → quick-digesting carbs + protein (ex: fruit + protein shake, pretzels + string cheese)
• Recovery nutrition → protein + carbs within 30–60 minutes to support muscle repair and readiness for the next game
• Consistent daily fueling → not just game day—what athletes do all week impacts performance

For age group female athletes—this is critical.
Too many young female athletes are unintentionally under-fueled, which can impact performance, recovery, hormonal health, and long-term development. Early sports nutrition education builds confidence, supports proper growth, and creates habits that carry into higher levels of competition.

Excited to support these athletes as they train, compete, and grow at a high level.

🌐 Learn more: https://tnmojo.com

Sports RDpro, LLC

04/23/2026

04/21/2026

04/19/2026

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

04/13/2026

04/12/2026

04/12/2026

Address

Opening Hours

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm