Episode 15: Bone Health for the Gymnast

Bone health is an essential aspect of the longevity of a gymnast’s career in the sport. Plus it has lasting effects years beyond sport.A young high-level gymnast (10-20 something years old) is in a critical time period for bone mineralization. Loss of bone mass begins around age 30. Improper nutrition during adolescence will have long-term implications that are minimally reversible (like osteopenia/osteoporosis).In this episode, you'll learn: The "Dynamic Duo" for bone health and why adequate dietary calcium is so vitalThe 3 most important factors in bone health for a high-level gymnast What the "5th" vital sign has to do with long-term bone health and why masking it can be misleading with serious ramificationsLink & ResourcesBlog: Bone Health for the Gymnast - Energy Availability, Vitamin D, CalciumVIP Nutrition Coaching Program ApplicationConnect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionistFree training: How to Fuel the Gymnast for Optimal Performance