Episode 28: Longevity in Gymnastics- What parents need to know about fueling from Compulsory to Elite

How do you keep a gymnast healthy for years and years?  Are injuries just a part of the sport that unfortunately hit some gymnasts harder than others?  These are just a couple of the questions parents and gymnasts are asking themselves about a sport that by definition is rough on the human body.  The pounding, repetition, and difficult skills take a toll on a gymnast who is training day in and day out for years. What can we do to mitigate this? Now is the time to take a proactive and preventative approach; properly fueling is like an insurance policy in helping give your athlete their best shot at staying healthy. Using nutrition for your gymnast in injury prevention can be what keeps her in the sport at the upper levels.In this episode, you'll learn:Why ensuring adequate fueling and growth + development is the #1 step in building a healthy athlete. Why you should question every injury, even accidental onesHow to keep the long game in mind Links & ResourcesPodcasts to explore: Episode #4, Episode #9, Episode #8, and Episode #23Shift Moment Science and The Physio FixParent's Guide to Competition Season NutritionCoach's Guide to Competition Season NutritionSignature Team Talk Inquiries