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.
The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast
Episode 151: What’s Next? Nutrition and Summer Training for Gymnasts
The season is finally over—and let’s be real, everyone’s exhausted. Gymnasts are sore, parents are tired, and coaches are running on fumes. Maybe you're not ready to even thing about nutrition and summer training for your gymnast. But here’s the thing… summer training is short. Most gymnasts only have 14–16 weeks before pre-season ramps up again, and what happens now sets the tone for the entire next year.
In this episode, we’re talking all about nutrition and summer training for gymnasts—how to balance recovery with rebuilding strength, how to fuel for upgrades, and what gymnasts really need to focus on to come back stronger (without running themselves into the ground).
This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing the right things—at the right time—with the right fuel. Whether your gymnast is aiming for new upgrades or just trying to bounce back stronger, summer is the season to refocus and rebuild—not coast.
This one is for you. If you're asking "What now?" after season
👂 Ready to learn what your gymnast really needs this summer?
🎧 Press play and let's dive in.
In this episode you'll hear about:
- What your gymnast should be doing this summer (and what to skip)
- How to approach summer with purpose, not pressure
- The top 3 things I'd recommend to guide nutrition and summer training for gymnasts
Links & Resources
- The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts
- Episode 99: Dangerous Assumptions to Make about Gymnasts + Nutrition
- Episode 97: Upgrade Season Pt 3: It's never "not busy"
- Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com
