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 134: Did you watch a real-time implosion with your gymnast this weekend?
Did you watch a real-time implosion this weekend at one of your gymnast's first big meets this competition season? If so...You're not alone! :)
Comp season is just kicking off for most gymnasts so it's totally normal for first meet jitters to be making an appearance. But if your gymnast looked like a COMPLETELY different kid than the one at practice, could there be more going on? These gymnast implosions at competitions can feel like they're coming from left field...but were they actually preventable?
Check out these 4 questions/topics for you and your gymnast to discuss and debrief this week so that they don't continue to struggle! Travel meets in particular can be extra tricky when it comes to preventing a gymnast from imploding at a competition so lets dive in!
In this episode you'll hear about:
- Travel nutrition strategies: do you have a plan?
- Evaluating day of competition nutrition; what worked, what can you improve?
- Run through of the big ones: nerves, energy, endurance, power, mood + emotional regulation, overall wellness
- Are those aches and pains actually injuries that need attention ASAP?
Links & Resources
- The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts
- Episode 77: Gymnast Nervous Stomach and Competition Nutrition
- Episode 124: [Fueled Gymnast Fall] How to keep your gymnast from imploding this competition season
- Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com
