A gymnast should weigh what their body wants to weigh. That sounds silly, but weight is not a behavior. And, weight is also not an indicator of performance. Child and adolescent gymnasts are still growing and developing and thus their bodies will change as this is a normal physiological part of life. If a gymnast isn’t eating enough to growth and develop, their body won’t be getting enough nutrition to repair and recover.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why weight is not an indicator of health or performance, and how BMI is not appropriate for gymnasts
- Why focusing on weight can be harmful and miss the real issue
- How to support gymnasts who think they need to be smaller to be successful
- What we can focus on as parents and coaches to support our gymnasts through puberty and beyond
Link & Resources
- Blog: What should a gymnast weigh
- Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist
- Check out our online program for parents, The Balanced Gymnast® Method through this free training
- Private 1:1 Nutrition Coaching for High Level Gymnasts
