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 • 190 episodes
The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 158: Why is my gymnast not putting on muscle/getting stronger with how much she trains? [REPLAY]
If your gymnast is putting in the work—20, 25, even 30 hours a week in the gym—but still not building muscle or getting noticeably stronger, it’s time to take a closer look at what’s really going on.In today’s episode, I’m break...
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Episode 158
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Episode 145: 5 Reasons Gymnastics Parents Wait Too Long to Get Nutrition Support for their Gymnast [REPLAY]
Why do parents wait so long to get nutrition support for their gymnast? No parent has ever told us they started working on nutrition with us and their gymnast "too early". In fact, it's almost always the opposite. When they learn ho...
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Episode 135: How to Support Your Gymnast's Nutrition When it’s a Rebuilding Season [REPLAY]
Is it a rebuilding season for your gymnast this year? It’s hard to sit on the sidelines when everyone else is competing.We have a LOT of gymnasts in this situation right now, and honestly I am so grateful we get to support them. They are...
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Episode 139: Acute vs Chronic Underfueling in Gymnasts [Competition Season Edition REPLAY]
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 192: Food Allergies vs Food Intolerances in Gymnasts
Is it really a food allergy or something else entirely?Are stomach aches, bloating, and food fears always caused by specific foods?And how do parents know when eliminating foods is helping… or quietly making things worse?In this ...
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