Learn to fuel the gymnast for optimal performance and longevity in the sport.
Learn how to fuel your gymnast so that you can avoid the top 3 major nutrition mistakes that keep most gymnasts stuck, struggling, and injured.
Is it “too late” to start working on your gymnast’s nutrition this competition season?
Short answer: “NO”
SO MUCH can happen in just a few weeks of proper, adequate fueling to support your gymnast’s health, recovery, and performance.
Some things can improve really quickly
✅ Heavy legs/muscles (often from inadequate carb intake/poor recovery)
✅ Fatigue/lethargy
✅ Headaches/stomachaches
✅ Poor mood/emotion regulation
✅ Energy, power, endurance during long workouts
Other things take more time
❌ bone injury healing (stress reaction/fracture/break)
❌ poor growth/development
❌ GI issues (bloating, constipation)
❌ primary or secondary amenorrhea (no period)
❌ intense burnout/overtraining related fatigue (nervous system)
❌ body composition changes
Time is marching on whether you like it or not, and underfueling is sneaky and often not seen by the naked eye
Will this add to your “mental load” this spring?
Yes and no.
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