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 135: How to Support Your Gymnast's Nutrition When it’s a Rebuilding Season
Is it a rebuilding season for your gymnast this year? It’s hard to sit on the sidelines when everyone else is competing.
We have a LOT of gymnasts in this situation right now, and honestly I am so grateful we get to support them. They are taking advantage of an unfortunate situation to dial in their fueling to support health and a strong comeback).
And for many, it was wakeup call to the fact their nutrition wasn't adequate to support everything they were trying to do in and out of the gym.
If you want to help your gymnast not just get through, but power through this rebuilding season and come back stronger than ever, today's episode is a must listen.
In this episode you'll hear about:
- Injuries...freak accident, overuse, or blindsided overuse
- Health issues that could be sidelining your gymnast (respiratory, chronic, overtraining/fatigue to name a few)
- Mental blocks and word on anxiety, pressure, competition
- Repeating levels and why it's not always a bad thing
- Growth spurts; everyone goes through growth and development, including gymnasts, and we should approach it from a neutral perspective.
Links & Resources
- The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts
- Episode 12: Growth Spurts 101 for the Female Gymnast
- Episode 20: 8 Truths About Injury Nutrition for the Gymnast
- Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com
