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What Should a Gymnast Eat in a Day
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...
Top 10 Gymnastics Nutrition Myths
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...
Normal Nutrition vs Performance Nutrition For the Gymnast
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...
Fueling the Gymnast to Beat Competition Nerves
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. A lot of gymnasts...
4 Competition Nutrition Mistakes Ruining Your Gymnast’s Performance
It’s competition season, friends. Your gymnast has been working so hard in the gym, day in day out, to perfect her skills and routines for the big event. Hopefully, she has a consistent Performance Nutrition Strategy that will enhance performance and recovery. It may...
Top 10 Most Asked Gymnast Nutrition Questions
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! ...
Simple Meal Planning for the Gymnast
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 eat? Do...
The Connection between Carbohydrates, Calories, and Sleep for the Gymnast
High-level gymnasts are often tired (from inadequate energy or calories), under-fueled (in terms of carbohydrate for the intensity/duration of their workouts), and many report difficulties with sleep at night. Sleep is crucial for optimal recovery. This is...
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Hydration for the Gymnast- More than just water [Part 1]
Gymnast hydration, is there really much to it? Gymnastics culture has generally not supported adequate fueling and hydration due to a variety of issues, but right now we’re facing additional challenges re: COVID-19. Gyms are not allowing gymnasts to use the locker...
The Gymnast’s Guide to Muscle Soreness and Inflammation
Muscle soreness is a limiting factor in gymnast performance, and inflammation is a pre-courser/indirect cause. Hard training sessions, overdone conditioning sessions, or just general wear & tear will slow down a gymnasts’ progress. The sports supplement industry...