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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 30 MIN

Is it too late to start working on nutrition during competition season? [REPLAY]

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

Is it “too late” to start working on your gymnast’s nutrition this competition season?Short answer: “NO”SO MUCH can happen in just a few weeks of proper, adequate fueling to support your gymnast’s health, recovery, and performance.Some things can improve really quickly✅ Heavy legs/muscles (often from inadequate carb intake/poor recovery)✅ Fatigue/lethargy✅ Headaches/stomachaches✅ Poor mood/emotion regulation✅ Energy, power, endurance during long workoutsOther things take more time❌ bone injury healing (stress reaction/fracture/break)❌ poor growth/development❌ GI issues (bloating, constipation)❌ primary or secondary amenorrhea (no period)❌ intense burnout/overtraining related fatigue (nervous system)❌ body composition changesTime is marching on whether you like it or not, and underfueling is sneaky and often not seen by the naked eyeWill this add to your “mental load” this spring?Yes and no. Links & Resources    The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com

Is it “too late” to start working on your gymnast’s nutrition this competition season? Short answer: “NO” SO MUCH can happen in just a few weeks of proper, adequate fueling to support your gymnast’s health, recovery, and performance. Some things can improve really quickly ✅ Heavy legs/muscles (often from inadequate carb intake/poor recovery) ✅ Fatigue/lethargy ✅ Headaches/stomachaches ✅ Poor mood/emotion regulation ✅ Energy, power, endurance during long workouts Other things take more time ❌ ...

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