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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2024 · 25 MIN

Episode 109: What We Can Learn about Gymnast Nutrition from the Paris 2024 Olympics

from The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast · host Christina Anderson MS, RDN, CSSD, CSP

The Redemption Tour. The Golden Girls. Paris 2024 was BY FAR my favorite Olympics yet! Lots of incredible lessons learned about mental health, physical health, body diversity. And the crucial aspects these Olympics taught us about gymnast nutrition in those pressure moments. Listen in today as I'm covering the top 3 lessons learned from these Olympics in not just gymnast nutrition, but in all areas of our sport. Plus in this episode, I'm breaking it all down and clearing some misinformation that was spread on social media re: bodies, nutrition, etc!So what can we learn from these Olympic gymnasts when it comes to nutrition and fueling for the work required? Listen in!In this episode you'll hear about: The role of nutrition in managing chronic health conditions so your gymnast can continue in their sportThe value of fueling strategies for chaotic environmentsLooking ahead and starting early with nutrition and mental health Links & Resources  The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts Episode 89: Why we focus on performance versus weight in gymnastsEpisode 99: Dangerous Assumptions to Make about Gymnasts + NutritionConnect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com

The Redemption Tour. The Golden Girls. Paris 2024 was BY FAR my favorite Olympics yet! Lots of incredible lessons learned about mental health, physical health, body diversity. And the crucial aspects these Olympics taught us about gymnast nutrition in those pressure moments. Listen in today as I'm covering the top 3 lessons learned from these Olympics in not just gymnast nutrition, but in all areas of our sport. Plus in this episode, I'm breaking it all down and clearing some misinform...

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