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Nutritionist's advice

In the latest episode of our Myth or Fact: Nutrition series, nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains whether eating fruit gets in the way of weight loss.

Myth or truth: nutrition. Eating fruit

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva addresses this topic in the latest edition of the Nutrition: Myth or Truth column.

Myth or truth: nutrition. Is gluten harmful?

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In the new episode of "Myth or Truth: Nutrition," Anna Turusheva takes a detailed look at the composition and calorie content of these foods. You'll also learn when replacing sugar with honey can lead to weight gain rather than loss.


Myth or truth: nutrition. Replacing sugar with honey for weight loss

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Competitions

Second place went to the Labor Reserves team from Moscow, while gymnasts from Belarus took third place.

The Academy group team gymnasts have won the all-around title in the junior category at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz, another gymnast from the Academy, delivered the third-best result; however, under the tournament rules, no more than two athletes from the same country can stand on the podium, so the bronze medal was awarded to Anel Dinisheva from Kazakhstan. Alesya is coached by Alina and Irina Gusarova, with Ekaterina Belova as thr choreographer.

Yana Zaikina and Ksenia Savinova won gold and silver medals in the all‑around competition among junior athletes at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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In January 2026, Varya moved to the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy to begin a new chapter in her career. Due to injuries, she had to put her competitive appearances on hold indefinitely. Doctors, coaches, and the entire Academy team did everything possible to help Varya return to the competition floor.

Congratulations to Varvara Toporova from the Republic of Kalmykia on her return to competitions!

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The sports center is hosting the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest these days.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva signed a ball for the Yubileiny sports center

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Ulyana Yanus from the Omsk Region holds second place after the hoop and ball routines, while another Academy gymnast, Alexandra Borisova from Moscow, comes in third.

Academy gymnast Varvara Toporova finished the first day of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest in first place

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Yana Zaikina from Volgograd leads the standings, Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina comes in second, and Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz earned the third-highest total score for two apparatuses.

After the first day of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest, individual gymnasts from the Academy occupy the top three places

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Аssociation

Individual gymnasts Angelina Ipatova, Sofya Nikolskaya, Kira Arefyeva, Ksenia Kolyadina as well as group gymnasts from the Republic of Karelia, Tula Region, St. Petersburg, and Volgograd Region have been given the opportunity to showcase their skills at the tournament in St. Petersburg.

Gymnasts and group teams from different regions will compete under the Sky Grace International Association quota at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Academy Life

Due to the emerging cases of mailings sent on behalf of the Alina Kabaeva Charitable Foundation representatives, we’d like to state that the foundation does not send letters and does not practice any fundraising.

Important information!

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The tournament will take place in St. Petersburg from September 18 to 20.

Athletes from the Academy will take part in the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Opinion

Anna Tikhomirova, the First Soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre, shared her impressions of the training session with the Academy gymnasts and noted their high level of training

"They all have legs like ballerinas." Bolshoi Theatre soloist Anna Tikhomirova shared her impressions of the training session with the Academy gymnasts

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva talks about a recipe for a healthy alternative to French fries. And the Academy chef shows how to cook this delicious side dish — baked potatoes.

Cooking with Nutritionist. Baked Potatoes

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In the new episode of the Myth or Truth: Nutrition column, nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains what really lies behind this habit and how it affects the body.



Myth or truth: nutrition. Snacking throughout the day

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All the secrets of low-fat dairy products in the new episode of the Myth or Truth: Nutrition column!

Myth or truth: nutrition. Low-fat dairy products

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The new issue of the "Myth or Truth: Nutrition" column is dedicated to fats and carbs!

Is it true that to lose weight quickly, you need to exclude them from your diet? And how do such diets affect the body? These topics are discussed in detail by nutritionist Anna Turusheva.


Myth or truth: nutrition. Fats and carbs

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In the new “Myth or Truth: Nutrition” episode, nutritionist Anna Turusheva examines the belief that the less you eat, the faster you lose weight.


Is it true that reducing the number of calories in your diet helps you lose weight quickly?

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva talks about the benefits of the Friendship Porridge and, of course, shares the recipe. And the Academy chef shows how to cook it quickly.


Cooking with Nutritionist. Friendship Porridge

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There are many beliefs about healthy eating. But what is true and what is fiction? Nutritionist Anna Turusheva will analyze the most common myths 

Myth or truth: nutrition

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva will tell you why this dish helps gymnasts to recover after physical exercises. And the Academy's chef will show you all the stages of cooking. 


Cooking with Nutritionist. Vinegret

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva will tell you how meals made with turkey affect the athletes' endurance. And the Academy's chef will show you how to prepare this delicious and healthy lunch.

Cooking with a Nutritionist. Turkey patties and buckwheat with vegetables

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva will explain how to maintain the level of iron and determine its shortage.

Nutritionist’s Advice. What is the role of iron in the organism?

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Under what conditions can sports nutrition be taken? Why do conventional foods often "work" better? Nutritionist Anna Turusheva answers these and other questions.

Nutritionist’s Advice. Sport supplements

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva tells us which details are important to consider when preparing a salad of fresh vegetables and herbs. And then the Academy's chef prepares the salad.

Cooking with a nutritionist. Vegetable salad

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains why it is an ideal dining option for an athlete. And the Academy chef will show how to cook it.

Cooking with a Nutritionist. Liver fritters and baked broccoli

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains what foods will facilitate the recovery and reduce the fatigue during exercises.

Nutritionist’s Advice: top five foods for athletes prior to energy-intensive workouts

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains what food should be preferred before the workouts.

Nutritionist’s Advice: digesting foods

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What is the dangers of low-fat food? And what is the benefits of fat? Nutritionist Anna Turusheva talks about it in detail.

Nutritionist's Advice: Low-Fat Food

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First, nutritionist Anna Turusheva will talk about the health benefits of this fish, and then the chef will show you how to cook it.

Cooking with a nutritionist. Baked salmon recipe

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains in detail, what popular weight reduction methods should not be actually used, how the quick weight loss affects the state of health, and why carbs should not be given up before competitions.

Nutritionist’s advice: Optimal ways of weight reduction

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains what you can eat ahead of a performance, what dishes are best for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and what should be taken out of the menu on competition days.

Nutritionist's advice: competition day menu

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Carrot patties are rich in carbohydrates and fiber, which means they are a great source of energy. Nutritionist Anna Turusheva talks about its nutritional properties.

Cooking with a nutritionist. Carrot patties

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In the new episode of Nutritionist's Advice nutritionist Anna Turusheva tells what athletes should do if they want to eat something at night.

Nutritionist's Advice: What to do if you want to eat at night?

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains how to identify signs of disorders and what to do if you have detected them.

Nutritionist Advice. Eating disorders

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva tells how to avoid gaining excess weight during vacation, and explains how the athletes’ diets vary depending on the intensity of the workout load.

Nutritionist's Advice: Gymnasts' Vacation Menu

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva talks in detail about a delicious dessert that will definitely fit into a healthy gymnasts' diet.

Cooking with a nutritionist. Banana-oatmeal cookies.

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains, what proteins are needed for, what primary and supplementary sources of protein exist, and why animal protein is better than vegetable one.

Nutritionist Advice: Proteins

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Proper nutrition is easy! Nutritionist Anna Turusheva tells us about recipes of healthy, tasty and simple dishes, explaining their benefit in detail. Academy chefs in their turn show step by step how to cook them.

Cooking with Nutritionist. Baked apple with cinnamon

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva names top five products that are important for inclusion into the diet. All the recommendations are general by nature; not all products can be suitable exactly for you.

Nutritionist Advice: Top Five products for gymnasts

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Nutritionist Anna Turusheva talks about different types of fat, how much you can eat, and what its benefits are.

Nutritionist Advice: Fat

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Episode 9. Nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains what complex carbohydrates are, why athletes need them, and how to properly replenish their supply.

Nutritionist’s advice: carbohydrates in the diet of gymnasts

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Episode 8. Nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains how much liquid athletes need to drink during training and what will happen if you replace water with juice.

Nutritionist’s Advice: How much water should gymnasts drink?

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Episode 7. Nutritionist Anna Turusheva tells us how to make it so that athletes do not feel hungry between meals.

Nutritionist Advice: why snacks are so unwholesome?

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Program 6. Nutritionist Anna Turusheva talks about the peculiarities of evening meals, advises what is best to eat for dinner, and answers questions about snacks.

Nutritionist’s advice: What can athletes eat for dinner?

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Episode 5. Nutritionist Anna Turusheva shares her recommendations for daily food intake for athletes and explains the differences in food depending on the time of training.

Nutritionist’s Advice: what can you eat for lunch before training?

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Episode 4. Nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains what a gymnast's morning meal should consist of and what is best to eat before training.

Nutritionist’s advice: what should an athlete have for breakfast?

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Episode 3. Nutritionist Anna Turusheva talks in detail about the process of weighing and control over the body mass for gymnasts and discusses the most widespread mistakes made by young gymnasts.

Nutritionist's advice: proper weight monitoring for gymnasts

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Episode 2. Nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains why the body needs protein, fat and carbohydrates, why we need fat least of all and why the popular protein diet is dangerous.