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Episode 08: Gymnast Nutrition + Endurance

Episode 08: Gymnast Nutrition + Endurance

FromThe Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast


Episode 08: Gymnast Nutrition + Endurance

FromThe Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Sep 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What does nutrition have to do with a gymnast’s endurance? A lot. For most gymnasts, including myself, if their routine endurance isn’t where they think it should be they often think it’s a “try harder, more cardio, more conditioning” issue which isn’t always the case.If a gymnast can't repair, recover, AND adapt, their endurance will pay the price. In this episode, you'll learn: Why overall underfueling is often the unknown reason for endurance issuesHow inadequate (or inappropriate) Performance Nutrition is affecting your gymnast's enduranceWhat role iron levels play in a high-level athlete's endurance Link & ResourcesGroup coaching now enrolling for VIP Program Cohorts Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionistCheck out our online program for parents, The Balanced Gymnast® Method through this free trainingPrivate 1:1 Nutrition Coaching for High-Level GymnastsJoin the Pre-Season Challenge to learn how to fuel your gymnast this competition season! 
Released:
Sep 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.