
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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 142 episodes
The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 142: What to do when a gymnastics coach makes a comment about your gymnast's weight
Hopefully this is never something you encounter as a gymnastics parent. But, what do you when a gymnastics coach makes a comment about your gymnast's weight to you? Or worse, directly to them?But, it's 2025 and we're STILL having issues ...
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Episode 141- How do we prevent disordered eating in gymnastics?
TW: This is geared more towards parents + coachesIf you are a gymnastics coach, health care provider, parent, etc today's podcast is crucial because I'm talking about a question that runs rampant in our sport. Specifically, how do we pre...
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Episode 141
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Episode 140: What is the "best" type of school for fueling your gymnast?
When it comes to fueling your gymnast, is there an advantage based on what type of school they attend?Here at The Gymnast Nutritionist®, we have clients from all walks of school life: private, public, hybrid, homeschool, you name it. And...
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Episode 139: Acute vs Chronic Underfueling in Gymnasts [Competition Season Edition]
This biggest mistake we’re seeing high level gymnasts make right now is…Only eating WHEN and IF they “feel hungry enough”… “my gymnast eats well” is 100% subjectiveThis can lead to "acute" underfueling....
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Episode 138: Gymnast Labs, Endurance, and Iron Deficiency/Anemia
It's a significant topic in sports nutrition, particularly for endurance athletes, so today's podcast episode is all about understanding iron deficiency in gymnasts. In the sports nutrition world we’re super keen on screening for ir...
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