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Gymnast hydration, is there really much to it? Gymnastics culture has generally not supported adequate fueling and hydration due to a variety of issues, but right now we’re facing additional challenges re: COVID-19. Gyms are not allowing gymnasts to use the locker...
Muscle soreness is a limiting factor in gymnast performance, and inflammation is a pre-courser/indirect cause. Hard training sessions, overdone conditioning sessions, or just general wear & tear will slow down a gymnasts’ progress. The sports supplement industry...
How much should a gymnast weigh? Don’t worry, I “googled” this too as a teen gymnast. As a society, we are very image focused. And, some of us (especially gymnasts, former gymnasts, coaches, judges) are very numbers and data driven. There’s nothing wrong with this,...
Gymnast parents are often shocked to learn just how much food their gymnast needs. From level 5 to Sr elite, if a gymnast is training 20+ hours a week…that is a lot of nutrition. While nutrition (proper, adequate nutrition---not just “healthy eating”) is not given the...
Proper and adequate nutrition is essential for the gymnast who has suffered a concussion. Because of these "invisible injuries", nutrition is often overlooked and this will only delay the healing time. Plus it can lead to further issues with the gymnast's nutrition...
Does your gymnast have ADHD and struggle with nutrition? If so, you’re not alone. Nutrition is essential for gymnasts to grow, develop, learn, and perform well. Those with ADHD who are on medications that lower the appetite are at risk of what’s called RED-S or...
What are the top 10 healthy snacks for gymnasts? First, healthy, nourishing snacks are really important for gymnasts. They are a way to bridge between meals, provide needed energy for long days of training, and help to fuel in and around workouts. Snacks often get a...
Has your gymnast been told to lose weight? Or, were you as a gymnast told to lose weight? As a gymnast advances in level and age, it is unfortunately all too common for coaches telling gymnasts to lose weight, not "get fat", etc. This is all under the guise that they...
Gymnast parents often get frustrated that their gymnast won’t eat the “healthy foods”. Aka, the foods they think their athlete should eat for optimal health and performance. They often report their gymnasts eating “too much sugar” or “only wanting junk food”. More...
Making a college gymnastics team is a huge feat that gymnasts work their entire careers to accomplish. Then having to compete for another four years is an even loftier goal. Unfortunately, many gymnasts have not learned to manage their own nutrition and schedules in...