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 207: Why "Just Lose Weight" Won't Fix Your Gymnast's Puberty Struggles
Have you noticed your gymnast suddenly feeling weaker or struggling with skills she used to hit easily, and wondered if she's just gained "too much weight"?It's tempting to think the fix is simple: get her lighter and the skills will com...
Episode 206: Should Gymnasts Weigh Less to Prevent Injury?
Have you ever heard a coach or well-meaning adult say something like "gymnasts need to watch their weight so there's less pressure on their joints"?It sounds scientific. It sounds logical. And it can make a parent start to wonder if thei...
Episode 205: Why Your Gymnast Needs Two Meals Before Summer Training
Have you noticed your gymnast sleeping in later this summer and then heading straight to practice after only one meal?Maybe practice starts at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, or even early afternoon. And because it falls in that awkward window b...
Episode 204: Do Gymnasts Really Need Sports Drinks?
Have you ever wondered if your gymnast actually needs a sports drink at practice?Maybe you have seen other athletes drinking Gatorade, Powerade, Liquid I.V., LMNT, Prime, BodyArmor, or electrolyte packets and wondered if your gymnast sho...
Episode 203: 5 Lessons Learned in 11+ years as a Peds/Adolescent Sports Dietitian for Gymnasts
Have you ever wondered if your gymnast is actually eating enough to support everything her body is being asked to do?Maybe she is training hard, dealing with injuries, struggling with fatigue, or trying to keep up as her body grows and c...
