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 116: Six surprising things that happen after fixing your gymnast's fueling issues
I'm sharing 6 surprising benefits from fixing your gymnast's fueling issues that they might see over the course of weeks, months, and years of nailing their nutrition. Of course every gymnast is different, effort into fueling is different, and overall baseline of where they're starting varies.
But after years of working exclusively with gymnasts, I want to share with you six common health and performance issues that we often pleasantly see resolve when a gymnast gets appropriate nutrition. And we're not just talking about less injuries (which of course is a big one). I'm talking about some of the subtle nuances your gymnast just thought were part of the sport and along for the ride.
In this episode you'll hear about six results we see when your gymnast fixes her fueling issues:
- Gut health, constipation, bloating and other GI issues improve
- Nutrition's role in immunity
- Better skin health (huge one for self-conscious teens and preteens!)
- Menstrual health and nutrition link
- Reducing headaches (no it's not just a hydration thing)
- Improvements on mental blocks when your gymnast is properly fueled
Links & Resources
- The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts
- Episode 32: What foods can gymnasts eat to “boost” their immune system?
- Episode 04: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport and Gymnastics
- Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com
