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 221: Why Gymnasts Implode Mid-Season (Burning the Candle at Both Ends)
Every year, somewhere between the first meet and the middle of the season, the same messages start coming in. She's exhausted all the time. She's been sick three times since Christmas. She's falling on skills she's had for two years. And parent...
Episode 220: What Should My Gymnast Eat Before a Meet? Fueling for 8 AM, Midday and Evening Sessions
"What should she eat before the meet?" is the #1 question I get from parents every comp season, and my answer is always the same: it depends on what time her session is. An 8 a.m. session, a 1 p.m. session and a 6 p.m. session are three complet...
Does Gymnastics Stunt Growth? [REPLAY]
🎧 Replay! Winter 2027 early enrollment for The Balanced Gymnast® Program opens November 1st at current prices -- apply now to lock in your spot.Does gymnastics stunt growth? I...
Episode 219: Does Your Gymnast Have REDs? What's Changed Since 2022 (and What Parents Need to Know Before Comp Season)
Four years ago, our RED-S episode became one of the most downloaded episodes of this podcast. A lot has changed since then. In 2023, the International Olympic Committee updated how REDs (relative energy deficiency in sport, or underfueling) is ...
Episode 218: What Gymnasts Who Score 38+ All-Around Do Differently With Their Fueling
Your gymnast doesn't need a perfect diet to score 38+ in the all-around, but she does need these three things. I'm sharing exactly what I see in our gymnasts who are going to nationals year after year and getting full-ride offers right now....
