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
Episode 111: The role nutrition plays in your gymnast's sleep this school year
It's back to school time and that usually means more rigid schedules and more time away from home. Your gymnast's sleep and nutrition are typically the aspects most effected by this transition.
Most start the year off fresh, swearing to do things differently than previous years. And then are overwhelmed and exhausted by all the things two months into the school year.
One of the first things we sacrifice when there aren’t enough hours in the day is sleep. But what does sleep have to do with your gymnast's nutrition? A lot, as sleep debt and underfueling can create a vicious cycle for your gymnast, leading to injuries or burnout. When your gymnast is already starting the school year in the red, sleep becomes even more important for repair and recovery.
Listen in on today's episode as I'm discussing when lack of sleep during the school year becomes a barrier to your gymnast's nutrition. And what you can do to help them navigate the challenges to ensure proper fueling AND rest and recovery.
In this episode you'll hear about:
- How much sleep high level athletes need each night
- When lack of sleep becomes barrier to proper fueling
- My top 5 tips to making sure sleep doesn’t interfere with your fueling plan this school year
Links & Resources
- The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts
- Is Your Gymnast Getting Enough Sleep?
- Episode 52: The Gymnast Injury-Burnout Cycle and Nutrition
- Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com
