It’s common for coaches to line gymnasts up at the start of practice and ask them questions, tell them the assignments for the day, encourage them, etc. One of the more common practices is asking gymnasts what they had to eat for breakfast or the meal before practice,...
Gymnastics is a sport of perfection. Gymnast’s scores start from a 10.0 and go down from there. The artistry, competition, and pursuit of perfection often attract a certain personality type, one we typically consider “Type A”. While there some advantages to “Type A”...
Come every May or June, gymnasts all across the world switch to summer training schedules. This often means training in the mornings, and training harder and longer as it’s “off season”. Some gymnasts already train in the mornings (and afternoons for those who do...
What do you do if your gymnast is “underweight” or has been diagnosed with an eating disorder, lost her period, or has what’s called “relative energy deficiency in sport”?Or, what if your pediatrician tells you your gymnast is not growing, and you need to start...
For many of gymnasts, season is coming to a close which means summer or "off season" is right around the corner for Junior Olympic/Developmental Program Gymnasts. Elite season has just begun. Everyone is itching for summer break and in gymnastics terms that gets...
How do you know as a parent or coach if your gymnast is struggling with food or her body? This week we have another Facebook Live Recap with none other than Dr. Amanda Kaplan. Based out of Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Kaplan is no stranger to working with adolescents in...
My good friend and colleague Dave Tilley joined me live to discuss all things gymnastics, especially the culture of the sport. Dave not only is one of the top physical therapists in the sport, but was also a collegiate gymnastic and now is a current coach himself....
I’m pretty sure I can assume that many of you have felt like you have tried everything to help your gymnast in terms of nutrition. You have been to seminars, read the books, listened to the podcasts, etc. and still nothing is working. You may have even taken your...
Do you worry about your gymnast’s diet and if she’s eating the “right foods” or not? Parents (and coaches) often worry when they watch their gymnasts’ bodies change, and assume it’s because of what they are eating. Food is just one part of the equation, and often the...
As training ramps up to prepare for states, regionals, and nationals, I am sure many of your gymnasts are coming home with more aches and pains than usual. Whether it is a freak accident injury or aching pain all over, this time of year is a breeding ground for...