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Episode 33: How to "salvage" your gymnast's competition season

Episode 33: How to "salvage" your gymnast's competition season

FromThe Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast


Episode 33: How to "salvage" your gymnast's competition season

FromThe Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

At this point in the season, a lot of gymnasts are injured and on the sidelines; some are just struggling to get through and some hoping to make a comeback before States, Regionals, and Nationals. It's not too late to help your gymnast make a nutrition game plan so you can get them back to full health as safely and as quickly as possible. Parents and gymnasts are shocked at just how fast they see the results of a nutrition plan during the season. Nutrition is a moving target. We constantly need to be assessing and reassessing the adequacy of gymnasts' fueling as their bodies are changing as well as their goals and training.   Plus, figuring out your gymnast's best competition season nutrition can feel overwhelming with all the #dietcultre info permeating gymnastics culture. Wherever your gymnast is right now in their journey, just know that you can learn to leverage the power of nutrition to support their goals and dreams, even if they're currently on the sidelines right now. In this episode you'll hear: How to ensure your gymnast is optimizing their repair, recovery, and adaptation to training throughout the entire season.The biggest mistake parents and gymnasts make when out due to injury and why it is killing their recovery. The 3 things that must happen daily for your gymnast to stay healthy, progress, and reach their goals.  Links & Resources Listen to episode #4 Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport and Gymnastics VIP Nutrition Coaching Program, for level 5-10 female gymnasts, now enrolling Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionistPrivate 1:1 Nutrition Coaching for High-Level Gymnasts Apply here, for level 5-10/elite female gymnasts + parents. We start Feb 28th and enrollment is halfway full! 
Released:
Feb 20, 2023
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.