“What diet is best for a gymnast?” So many gymnasts, parents, and coaches want to know the answer to this question. First off, in a sport that is so image-focused, we’ve all wondered if there’s a “magic bullet” out there that would allow gymnasts to stay...
Do you ever worry that you’re not feeding your high level gymnast the right foods for optimal performance? Do you feel like a short order cook trying to meet the entire family’s nutritional needs? Do you watch your gymnast struggle through practice and complain of...
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...
An often-overlooked cause of tummy troubles are disordered eating patterns. These days, many eating disorders are atypical and do not fit the stereotypical athlete “anorexia nervosa” characterized by starvation and refusal to maintain a healthy weight. Often gymnasts...
Parenting the Gymnast: Preventing Eating Disorders Edition In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I want to discuss a tough topic that has effected many of us and gymnasts. Brace yourselves, this is a long post. Eating disorders come in all shapes and...
