by Christina Crowder Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CDE, CSSD | Dec 31, 2021 | Gymnastics Nutrition
Here at The Gymnast Nutritionist™, we get asked a lot about the best nutrition for gymnasts. We love that parents are doing the work, trying to learn how to best support their athlete on this rollercoaster ride. We applaud you for taking the time to get it right! ...
by Christina Crowder Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CDE, CSSD | Jul 7, 2021 | Gymnastics Nutrition
Gymnastics is a high-intensity anaerobic sport that requires incredible strength, power, and yet also grace and artistry. Because gymnastics is an aesthetic sport, there are great risks of disordered eating due to weight/shape concerns. There is also an incredible...
by Christina Crowder Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CDE, CSSD | Mar 29, 2021 | Gymnastics Nutrition, Injury nutrition
As training ramps up to prepare for states, regionals, and nationals, I am sure many of your gymnasts are coming home with more aches and pains than usual. Whether it is a freak accident injury or aching pain all over, this time of year is a breeding ground for...
by Christina Crowder Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CDE, CSSD | Mar 16, 2021 | Gymnastics Nutrition
“Superfoods”. I can imagine you have heard of these foods more times than you can count. Whether it is in a magazine, a grocery store, or a talk show, superfoods are put on a pedestal because people believe they will cure all of their health-related problems. In...
by Christina Crowder Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CDE, CSSD | Jun 1, 2020 | Gymnastics Nutrition
This is your comprehensive, go-to list to see if you or your gymnast is on top of their nutrition game. The perfect diet doesn’t exist, but this is a list to help you see if your performance nutrition and overall fueling is optimal for elite performance! 1. Under...
