Do competition nerves get the best of your gymnast? When we asked parents what their gymnast’s biggest challenge is on competition day, overwhelmingly they responded that “nerves” seem to make their gymnast compete differently than in practice. Most gymnasts and...
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...
I’m back with another installment of one of the hottest topics in gymnastics these days...that’s right, let’s talk more about puberty in the high-level gymnast, delayed puberty, and what’s normal and what's not. If you haven’t already, go check out...
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...