Should nutrition look different on rest days, if a gymnast is injured, or on extended leave? It's a question I get asked frequently by parents, and on the surface, it seems pretty straightforward. If an athlete isn't working out as much or at all, it would make sense...
Every gymnast, parent, and coach dreads it, especially so close to competition season...injuries.Whether it is a freak accident injury or aching pain all over, this time of year is a breeding ground for injury. This being said, nutrition plays an essential role in...
As the busy and LONG competition season approaches, is your gymnast ready? Is their nutrition dialed in, or are they starting their season already in a deficit? I can't stress enough the importance of these 6 crucial factors to keep in mind during competition season....
Do Halloween and other holidays scare your gymnast (or you!) because there seem to be sugar-filled foods everywhere you look? It’s not surprising that parents, coaches, and gymnasts can become stressed and consumed with battling any holiday in which fun foods play a...
We're back with Part 2 of the Top 10 Gymnast Nutrition Myths! I'm discussing myths 6-10 that are still so pervasive in the gymnastics culture and how they are ultimately hurting your gymnast's performance and longevity in the sport. There is a surplus of myths...
High-level gymnasts, parents, and their coaches are constantly inundated with information regarding their diet. Unfortunately, most of that content is just plain wrong, aka gymnastics nutrition myths. I’ve rounded up the top 10 myths that we’re addressing every...
Bone health is an essential aspect of the longevity of a gymnast’s career in the sport. Plus it has lasting effects years beyond sport.A young high-level gymnast (10-20 something years old) is in a critical time period for bone mineralization. Loss of bone mass begins...
Many parents wonder if their gymnast's nutrition should include supplements and if so, which ones. “Food first” is the tagline of most sports dietitians. We are not “anti-supplement”, but there’s a lot to be said for focusing on what you can “add” to the diet to get...
It's back-to-school time for your gymnast's nutrition. Did you envision making super cute bento-box lunches for them...and then reality hit and it's more like a fire drill each morning, throwing whatever you have into their lunch box?! And forget about feeding them...
I’m back with another Quick Tip episode on what I consider the Top Nutrition Considerations During Puberty for female gymnasts. That’s right, let’s talk about growth spurts in the high-level gymnast and what you as a parent should be aware of when it comes to their...