Gymnasts and RED-S are unfortunately linked more often than parents and coaches realize. RED-S, otherwise known as relative energy deficiency in sport, is a syndrome introduced in 2014 by the International Olympic Committee to expand upon the female athlete...
Trying to prepare meals that everyone in the family enjoys, that fuel your gymnast properly, and that can be made in a timely fashion, is a challenge that I’m sure you all face. Do you pick this recipe because it’s what your daughter’s coaches say she should...
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...
If you’ve ever wondered, worried or googled (maybe that’s why you’re here right now!) what’s normal in regards to puberty for the high-level gymnast, you are not alone. With so many “experts” on the topic out there, it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s old,...
There’s a big difference between what we call Normal Nutrition versus Performance Nutrition for the gymnast. Both are of equal importance for optimal performance, recovery, and longevity in the sport. Unfortunately, most high-level gymnasts never learn how to...
How well is your gymnast positioned for recovery from the long competition season? Are they getting what their body needs to support optimal healing, recovery, and adaptation? Or is further, more intense training just driving their body into the ground and risking...
If you’re a parent to a gymnast, more than likely you’ve approached summer training with a sense of anticipation...and dread. It’s exciting to kick-off the up-training for new levels. Maybe there’s new training groups, different coaches, or added hours. Perhaps...
Gymnasts and parents alike always want to know what they should be eating in a day. I think “what I eat in a day” social media posts can be really harmful, but I do think it could be helpful to see just how MUCH food an adolescent optional/elite gymnast who is...
True or false: gymnastics nutrition myths don’t exist. I hate to break it to you, but this is most certainly false. High-level gymnasts, parents, and their coaches are constantly inundated with information regarding their diet. Unfortunately, most of that content is...
There’s a big difference between what we call Normal Nutrition versus Performance Nutrition for the gymnast. Both are of equal importance for optimal performance, recovery, and longevity in the sport. Most high-level gymnasts never learn how to incorporate...