gainer

Gainer is a term with multiple meanings across different fields. In fitness and nutrition, a mass gainer or weight gainer refers to a dietary supplement designed to help people increase their daily caloric intake and promote weight gain, especially with the aim of increasing muscle mass. Mass gainers typically come as a powder or ready-to-drink beverage and contain a blend of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, often with added vitamins and minerals. They are commonly used by athletes, bodybuilders, or individuals with high energy needs who have difficulty consuming enough calories through regular meals. Use should consider overall diet, goals, and potential drawbacks such as excessive sugar or fat gain.

In athletic contexts, a gainer is a type of acrobatic move in which the performer leaves the ground and travels forward while executing a backward rotation. The move is used in gymnastics, cheerleading, diving, and related disciplines. Its precise technique varies by sport, but the core idea is a backward somersault performed with forward momentum, sometimes performed as a flip or a dive. Safety considerations, proper progression, and coaching are important when learning gainers, due to the potential for injury if performed incorrectly.