As a parent, how do you support your gymnast's nutrition...when they don't want it? We get a lot of parents reaching out, asking questions, and wanting to work with us. But they say they can't because they can't get their gymnast on board with nutrition counseling.  It's a touchy subject since you obviously want to respect their feelings and emotions. But at the same time, at this level of sport...

Does your gymnast have ADHD and struggle with nutrition?  If so, you’re not alone. A lot of gymnasts are already underfueled or have low-energy availability. Those with ADHD who are on medications that lower the appetite are at risk of what’s called RED-S or underfueling. Nutrition is essential for gymnasts to grow, develop, learn, and perform well. Many gymnasts with ADHD struggle to get...

Plant-based diets have become quite popular in recent years. While they mainly used to only be followed for ethical or medical reasons, we find many gymnasts these days adhering to a plant-based diet because they think it's "healthier" or "cleaner". I'll be the first one to say we can probably all use a little more fruits and veggies in our daily lives. But the bottom line is these...

We all know that gymnastics is an incredibly demanding sport that requires a lot of strength, agility, and precision. And it's no secret that these athletes are under constant and tremendous pressure to look a certain way while performing gravity-defying feats. Unfortunately, weight and a gymnast's body composition are often viewed as interchangeable. Not true. With the ever-increasing rate of...