The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast
Welcome to The Gymnast Nutritionist® podcast, a free resource for gymnast, parents, and coaches to learn to fuel the gymnast optimal performance and longevity int he sport. Christina Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CSSD is a board certified pediatric/adolescent registered dietitian nutritionist, former gymnast, and current nationally rated gymnastics judge. She helps gymnasts and their parents take a proactive approach to fueling, without the stress or overwhelm. This podcast is all #realtalk where she tackles tough subjects about nutrition, body image, and more in the sport of gymnastics.
Podcasting since 2022 • 167 episodes
The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 169: What we learned from our Gymnast Fueling Audits
When parents hear “fueling,” they often assume their gymnast is doing okay—but our recent gymnast fueling audits revealed a very different story.Here’s what we found:2 out of 3 gymnasts had already fall...
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Episode 168: What can parents *actually* control to help their gymnast crush it this competition season?
There’s a lot in gymnastics that frustrates parents—but truthfully, much of it is out of your control. You can’t control the judging. Or the coaching. You can’t control every practice or every skill. So as a parent of a gymnast, what c...
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Episode 168
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Episode 167: Why Eating Healthy Isn’t Enough for Gymnast Success (and What to Do Instead)
When it comes to gymnast nutrition, “healthy” and “adequate” are not the same thing. And confusing the two can keep your gymnast stuck in frustration, struggling with performance, and at higher risk of injury.So many parents tel...
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Episode 166: What’s the difference between a Nutritionist vs Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?
Why is our practice The Gymnast Nutritionist® even though we are all Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (specialized in pediatrics and sports nutrition). Marketing. No one knows what a dietitian is. Not even in the hospital. We get ...
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Episode 166
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Episode 165: What to Do When Your Gymnast’s Lunch Comes Home Uneaten?
Your gymnast’s lunchbox comes home full… and your heart drops.You know what’s ahead—hours of intense training—and your gymnast skipping lunch just isn’t an option. But between picky eating, short lunch breaks, and the chaos of the sc...
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