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 • 188 episodes
The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 169: What we learned from our Gymnast Fueling Audits [REPLAY]
When parents hear “fueling,” they often assume their gymnast is doing okay—but our recent gymnast fueling audits revealed a very different story.Here’s what we found:2 out of 3 gymnasts had already fall...
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Episode 169
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Episode 190: Protein, Fiber, or Something Else? What should be the focus for 2026 for gymnasts?
If you’re honest, you’ve probably asked yourself this at least once: We’re trying so hard… so why does nutrition still feel so confusing?In this episode of the Gymnast Nutritionist Podcast, I break down one of the b...
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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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Season 1
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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 187
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