EPISODE · Sep 26, 2022 · 23 MIN
Episode 13: Back to School Nutrition for the Gymnast
from The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast · host Christina Anderson
It's back-to-school time for your gymnast's nutrition. Did you envision making super cute bento-box lunches for them...and then reality hit and it's more like a fire drill each morning, throwing whatever you have into their lunch box?! And forget about feeding them breakfast before running out the door!While unfortunately this is totally normal and a by-product of our hectic lives, many gymnasts show up to afternoon workouts during the school year underfueled, which has significant impacts on them during and outside of practice. I want to give you 3 things to keep in mind for your gymnast's nutrition this school year. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's important to have a plan when it comes to fueling at school.Why your gymnast needs a performance nutrition strategy Red flags that might indicate your gymnast is underfueling throughout the day Link & ResourcesThe Busy Gym Parent's Guide to Meal Planning Group coaching now enrolling for VIP Program Cohorts Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionistPrivate 1:1 Nutrition Coaching for High-Level Gymnasts
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It's back-to-school time for your gymnast's nutrition. Did you envision making super cute bento-box lunches for them...and then reality hit and it's more like a fire drill each morning, throwing whatever you have into their lunch box?! And forget about feeding them breakfast before running out the door! While unfortunately this is totally normal and a by-product of our hectic lives, many gymnasts show up to afternoon workouts during the school year underfueled, which has significant impacts o...
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