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Episode 24: Using Nutrition to Optimize Injury Recovery for the Gymnast

Episode 24: Using Nutrition to Optimize Injury Recovery for the Gymnast

FromThe Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast


Episode 24: Using Nutrition to Optimize Injury Recovery for the Gymnast

FromThe Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Dec 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

"How should my gymnast adjust their nutrition when injured"?It's a question I frequently get from parents who are already overwhelmed with the stress of an injured gymnast who is out of the gym. But the real question we should be asking is if the gymnast has been eating enough to fuel their body to support growth, repair, and adaptation to training all along...Injuries are stressful and seem to happen during crucial times of training, competing, or recruiting. Bottom line, a gymnast needs to implement some kind of recovery nutrition plan to make their come back as successful and as quick as possible. In this episode, you'll learn:The different categories of injuries and how nutrition plays a part in allWhy we should address injuries from a holistic perspective and not compartmentalize our expertsHow to set a gymnast up for a faster recovery and return to sport, plus potentially preventing injury from reoccurringLink & ResourcesPodcast: Episode 21: Should Gymnasts Eat Less on Rest Days? VIP Nutrition Coaching Program Now Enrolling Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionistPrivate 1:1 Nutrition Coaching for High-Level Gymnasts
Released:
Dec 12, 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.