The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast
Welcome to The Gymnast Nutritionist® podcast, a free resource for gymnast, parents, and coaches to learn to fuel the gymnast optimal performance and longevity int he sport. Christina Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CSSD is a board certified pediatric/adolescent registered dietitian nutritionist, former gymnast, and current nationally rated gymnastics judge. She helps gymnasts and their parents take a proactive approach to fueling, without the stress or overwhelm. This podcast is all #realtalk where she tackles tough subjects about nutrition, body image, and more in the sport of gymnastics.
The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 200: What ChatGPT Doesn't Know About Your Gymnast's Nutrition: Calorie Needs
One of the biggest mistakes I see parents make isn't feeding their gymnast unhealthy foods.It's assuming their gymnast's calorie needs are similar to other kids their age.Today we're talking about what ChatGPT—and honestly many ca...
Episode 199: What ChatGPT Doesn’t Know About Your Gymnast’s Nutrition
Are you using ChatGPT, AI, or a generic meal plan to figure out what your gymnast should be eating?AI can be helpful for a lot of things, but when it comes to your gymnast’s nutrition, growth, development, injuries, training load, and re...
Episode 198: How to Fuel Your Gymnast for Summer Upgrade Season
Is your gymnast heading into summer training with big goals, upgrade dreams, or hopes of moving up a level this fall?Summer in gymnastics may be short, but it is one of the most important times of year for building strength, power...
Episode 197: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Your Gymnast’s Injury and Nutrition
Has your gymnast been told their injury is “just overuse,” “just part of gymnastics,” or something they’ll grow out of?Have you asked the doctor if nutrition could help — only to be told to “eat healthy,” take vitamin D, or maybe add a m...
