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 109: What We Can Learn about Gymnast Nutrition from the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Redemption Tour. The Golden Girls. Paris 2024 was BY FAR my favorite Olympics yet! Lots of incredible lessons learned about mental health, physical health, body diversity. And the crucial aspects these Olympics taught us about gymnast nutrition in those pressure moments.
Listen in today as I'm covering the top 3 lessons learned from these Olympics in not just gymnast nutrition, but in all areas of our sport. Plus in this episode, I'm breaking it all down and clearing some misinformation that was spread on social media re: bodies, nutrition, etc!
So what can we learn from these Olympic gymnasts when it comes to nutrition and fueling for the work required? Listen in!
In this episode you'll hear about:
- The role of nutrition in managing chronic health conditions so your gymnast can continue in their sport
- The value of fueling strategies for chaotic environments
- Looking ahead and starting early with nutrition and mental health
Links & Resources
- The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts
- Episode 89: Why we focus on performance versus weight in gymnasts
- Episode 99: Dangerous Assumptions to Make about Gymnasts + Nutrition
- Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com
