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 • 187 episodes
The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 189: Are you (and your gymnast!) really putting in the work for the results you want?
If you’re honest, you’ve probably asked yourself this at least once: We’re doing all the things… so why isn’t it working? You can work hard and still not get results. In this episode, we’re asking the hard question: are you and your gy...
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Episode 189
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Episode 188: Gymnast Mental Blocks and Nutrition
As competition season approaches, many parents are suddenly seeing more fear, anxiety, and mental blocks in the gym. What’s surprising is how often these struggles show up right as families start asking about fueling. This episode explores the ...
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Episode 188
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Episode 187: What to do when your gymnast refuses to eat before a competition
If you’re listening to this episode, there’s a good chance you’ve been there... standing in a hotel room, a gym lobby, or in the car on competition morning while your gymnast says, “I’m not hungry,” or flat-out refuses to eat anything. And y...
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Episode 186: Why Gymnasts Say They Want to Feel Light When Competing (And What Actually Works)
“My gymnast just wants to feel light when competing.”If you’ve heard this phrase, or your gymnast has said it herself, this episode is for you.When a gymnast says she wants to feel light when competing, she might THINK sh...
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Episode 186
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Is it too late to start working on nutrition during competition season? [REPLAY]
Is it “too late” to start working on your gymnast’s nutrition this competition season?Short answer: “NO”SO MUCH can happen in just a few weeks of proper, adequate fueling to support your gymnast’s health, recovery, and performance...
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Episode 185
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