The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast

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Nutrition #247

Welcome to The Gymnast Nutritionist® podcast, a free resource for gymnast, parents, and coaches to learn to fuel the gymnast optimal performance and longevity int he sport. Christina Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CSSD is a board certified pediatric/adolescent registered dietitian nutritionist, former gymnast, and current nationally rated gymnastics judge. She helps gymnasts and their parents take a proactive approach to fueling, without the stress or overwhelm. This podcast is all #realtalk where she tackles tough subjects about nutrition, body image, and more in the sport of gymnastics. 

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  • MomsNCharge
    A MUST listen for every gym parent!!!
    This podcast is seriously incredible! Regardless of what level your gymnast is, this podcast will give you insight on how you can help them be their best in the sport. I have a L10 gymnast and wish I knew a lot of this info when she was Level 3/6 (she skipped 4/5). Lots of episodes I am able to listen in the car with my gymnast on the way to practice. It also helps them to understand the importance of having a proper fueling strategy and what they need to do to reach their long-term goals. Thanks Christina!
  • apppppp revvvvviewsss
    Wow 🤩
    This podcast has helped me over come so many challenges on knowing how to fuel myself for gymnastics! I sometimes don't know what to eat but I will either go to your Instagram or podcast and remember everything I have learned! You help me understand that food is not our enemy in gymnastics, it can literally be out best friend!!!
  • Majorleagies
    Feels like I Struck Gold with this Podcast
    This podcast has SO much information & Christina breaks it down in super easy bite-sized pieces. My daughter is just starting out but struggles with getting adequate nutrition & picky eating. I feel like this gem was just what I needed to feel hopeful!
  • J4--
    Incredible knowledge
    We have participated in several cohorts and trains that Christina has presented! Not only is her educational background impressive, she also has a demote of personal experiences that fit perfectly with how she presents to parents and gymnasts.
  • Tara Wenger
    Great information!
    Super helpful information that is the perfect length for the drive to/from gym! She shares very complex information in a way that is understandable to parents and athletes, with very practical suggestions that are easy to implement.
  • Sakins24
    Excellent Respurce
    Nutrition can be overwhelming but Christina breaks it down. My athlete has seen a huge improvement.
  • GirlMama1113
    Gym Mom
    I’ve been listening on and off (for over a year) to episodes, following on social media and finally signed up to do the whole program including the 1:1 sessions! Episode 118 hit home with my me and encouraged me to take that next step .
  • slnowak
    Fueling My Gymnast
    This podcast has been an excellent source of information to help fuel my level 10 gymnast! Christina shares a wealth of information and debunks the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding this sport. A MUST LISTEN for competitive gymnasts and their families. Fuel, Fuel, Fuel!
  • @Jess H.
    Optional Parent
    I love this Podcast! It’s filled with lots of helpful information, and puts you on the path to better your gymnast. Christina covers so many helpful topics! Even topics you may have not given to much thought to. 100% recommend following and tuning in to this podcast.
  • Rfd245
    Better, Stronger, Faster
    Our daughter is a picky eater and we’ve struggled getting her to eat enough. The podcasts have really helped us develop a plan to fuel her for practice. Everything is presented in a supportive and simple way to make us successful.
  • LBIwas
    A must listen if you have a gymnast
    I have learned so much from this podcast! It is amazing to connect with a nutritionist who was a gymnast, so she truly understands!!
  • 2027GymnastMom
    Gymnast Parent
    I recently started listening to Christina’s Podcast and can’t get enough! As a gymnast parent I’m always concerned about our daughter’s health, safety and mental state. The information provided in the Podcast has been so enlightening and I can’t wait to get our daughter into her program to ensure we’re fueling her dreams appropriately.
  • MakiLovesPiano
    Super helpful!
    Thanks so much for your knowledge and expertise on nutrition and fueling for gymnasts! I am so grateful I came across your podcast. It has provided invaluable information. I had no idea there were so many critical components to proper fueling and nutrition. Your podcast is a great resource!
  • mjfoz
    Game changer gymnast nutritionist podcast!
    Love this podcast! It’s relevant for gymnasts and parents. Christina is informative and helpful in teaching what’s important regarding gymnast nutrition, and how it relates to seasons, competitions, and practices. She also talks about injury prevention and recovery. She speaks with experience and gives real examples. My daughter and I have benefited in so many ways from this podcast and program. Try it, and you’ll get hooked!
  • AStil34
    A must listen for parents of gymnasts!!
    I am so thankful that Christina puts out all of this incredibly important information for FREE!! If I hadn’t happened upon her podcast I never would’ve realized the nutritional gaps for my daughter who is an 11 year old level 6. We are in the current balanced gymnast cohort and about to start 1:1 sessions and I am so glad to have caught some issues before it caused a real problem for my daughter!! Thank you Christina and the TBG team.
  • So-fi m**ill3r
    So helpful
    I have been listening to this podcast for awhile as a level 9 gymnast. Always eager to learn how to boost my performance with nutrition. Thank you always Christina!!
  • AB Pyne
    Must Listen for the Gymnast Family!
    I have learned so much from Christina and this podcast. While me daughter is still in the earlier stages of her gymnastics career the information provided in this podcast has helped give me so many tips and tricks and things to look out for. I can’t wait for future episodes and to continue to utilize all of the services Christina provides as we continue along on our gymnastics journey.
  • Peabody1914
    A total mind shift
    I found Christina managing my daughter’s gymnastics instagram page and loved her approach to educating. Then I found her podcast and a whole new world was awakened. I listen every week and my Gymnasts has started asking to listen as well. We get so much value and enjoy Christina’s realistic approach to things.
  • Kimber.gymnastics
    5 stars!!
    This podcast is amazing! It is so helpful! Due to wanting to see a nutritionist in person, we do not meet with Christina, however we listen to all the podcasts and they have helped so much! 💕🥳
  • Kelly Deer
    Much needed for parents of gymnasts!!
    I love listening to her podcasts and so does my daughter. It’s not always easy getting a preteen to listen to what mom says about the importance of nutrition, so this podcast is amazing at helping get through to her!
  • Gymmom09
    Love this podcast
    I have been listening to this podcast for a little over a year and I can’t get enough. The information that Christina has is life changing. My daughter has already seen so much progress! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and caring about all of the gymnasts all over the world!
  • mrsrachelwilson
    Five Stars!
    This is a must-listen for gymnasts and parents! 💗Christina’s knowledge is unmatched—she has been a life-saver for our level 10 gymnast!
  • Ericf16
    A pivotal program for my gymnasts!
    As a parent of two young gymnasts, finding the right nutritional guidance was crucial. I hired Christina from "The Gymnast Nutritionist" to help my daughters, aged 10 and 6, who were facing strength and energy challenges. We scheduled 1:1 sessions with her team to address these issues. From our first meeting with Melissa, Christina’s colleague, her expertise and empathetic approach stood out. Melissa took the time to understand each of my daughters' specific needs and training routines. Her advice was highly personalized and perfectly aligned with their athletic demands. A pivotal recommendation from Melissa was to get blood work done for my older daughter, revealing anemia. With Melissa's guidance, we adjusted my daughter’s diet to include iron-rich foods, leading to remarkable improvements in her energy levels, strength, and performance. For my younger daughter, Melissa provided practical strategies to ensure she stayed properly fueled, especially during competitions. This helped maintain her energy levels and improve her performance, avoiding mid-competition slumps. Working 1:1 with Melissa, alongside the broader program from "The Gymnast Nutritionist," has been invaluable. The personalized guidance and the comprehensive support have significantly enhanced my daughters' health and athletic performance. I highly recommend their services to any parent looking to optimize their child's nutrition for better sports outcomes. Thank you to Christina and Melissa for your dedication and for being such an integral part of our gymnastics journey!
  • Beedandy1837394
    Love this podcast
    My daughter had started her competitive career and I have always worried about fueling her body and recovery makes me feel better that I can help her and my son who is also an athlete.
  • Jordyn’s gymnast momma
    Must have nutrition knowledge
    I’ve been listening to this podcast for months and even repeating some episodes. I took some of the recommendations and had my daughter (age 7 and level 3) do some labs and discovered despite all our attempts at healthy, balanced high caloric intake, she was iron deficient. I am grateful for the information I’ve already learned and will absolutely continue to follow her podcasts. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Christina!!!
  • Mdavis78
    Nutrition is Key
    Christina has really hit the mark on fueling athletes for the long term. Great information that is needed for workouts & injury recovery. Balanced nutrition is clearly the key to a long healthy life. This podcast is full of great information for the gymnast and their entire family.
  • The Four Bees
    A gymnasts MUST listen!!
    Stop scrolling and start listening!! Christina and her team are AMAZING! I am so glad I found her! She has helped my gymnasts tremendously and can’t thank her enough! We listen to her Podcasts during all our road trips! Thank you for so much valuable information!
  • Kiersten1115
    Real Information Realistic Expectations
    The Gymnast Nutritionist provides relevant resources for gym parents and gymnasts alike. Christina presents information in a precise, and straightforward manner that is easy to see her passion and expertise in the topics she discuss. Look forward to learning more!
  • Smuss1099
    So helpful
    I can’t tell you how helpful it is to have someone give some insight on how to best help my daughter fuel herself! She’s only 10 and in competitive gymnastics. Fueling her body right will help get her through those long practice weeks! Thank you, Christina, for sharing your wisdom with us!
  • k5810186
    A wealth of information!
    Christina’s podcast is a wealth of information. Her knowledge and experience both as a registered dietician, a gymnast, and a judge is unmatched. She knows nutrition and she knows gymnastics. Worth a listen for every parent of a gymnast who wants the best for their athlete. So glad we found her!
  • 3gymnasts
    Must listen gymnast nutrition
    Christina has many podcasts that are helpful for all levels and ages of gymnasts. It has helped me to make sure I am trying to fuel my daughters properly everyday in and out of the gym. She is also very quick to respond to any questions.
  • CMerchant11
    Awesome information
    I’m a huge fan of the practical information to help me fuel my little gymnast! Highly recommend!!!
  • AyEssTee104
    Fav listen on my drives!
    Christina shares so much knowledge and expertise in nutrition. She shares things in ways that my 13 year old gymnast can understand and use to make decisions on how to fuel her body. Thanks, Christina!!
  • MLCrowder
    Worth the listen!
    Such valuable information for gymnasts, parents & coaches.
  • kimapackard
    A must listen for gymnast parents!
    I am SO grateful that I found this podcast and Christina’s coaching program. My level 6 gymnast has upped her training this year and been struggling with energy levels. Learning how to fuel her properly has been game changing for energy, growth and recovery.
  • peyton_k
    Amazing!
    I have been working with Christina for the last 4 years and have learned so many great tools and new things that have helped tremendously. I love listening to her podcast especially when I’m driving to and from the gym, even my gymnast enjoys it! Everything I’ve learned has helped tremendously in keeping my gymnast properly fueled no matter where we are or what is on the agenda for the day!
  • CassSal18
    Must listen for Mom of Gymnasts
    Grateful for this podcast! An eye opener for sure! Don’t snooze on these podcasts if you have a daughter that’s a gymnast!
  • ejgymnastics💗
    AMAZING!!
    I am in love with this podcast!! I’ve learned soooo much and it’s very inspiring! I never realized how important nutrition was for athletes until I started listening to this! I highly recommend for all athletes,but especially for gymnasts ( and gymnastics moms and dads 😁)
  • SCW33
    Healthy Gymnastics!
    I am a former gymnast who struggled with body image and proper nutrition because of the culture in the gym I grew up in. I find the Gymnast Nutritionist to be so refreshing. She shares science based reasons for her messages and helps gymnasts (and their parents!) understand what it looks like to fuel well for gymnastics. And the best part? There is no shaming in the messaging! This podcast and all of the Gymnast Nutritionist content will help move the culture of gymnastics out of a shaming culture, and that will be a gift to the gymnasts growing up now!
  • Carbs for the win
    Invaluable Resource
    Christina is a gift to the gymnastics community! She helped my daughter through a really tough time and was instrumental in getting her back on track. We have both learned a lot about proper fueling - it matters!
  • Sarawach3
    Excellent resource!
    This podcast is a great resource for parents and their gymnasts! Christina dos a great job sharing information that is easy to understand with great examples to go along with it! A must listen!
  • Postivewins
    Great message!
    Christina is a great resource and must listen podcast for parents of gymnast or athletes. She always shares a great message.
  • JerAgymnast
    Gymnast
    Really great information on helping me to eat the right foods to stay fueled
  • Gym mama SD
    Excellent Information
    The podcast series is an excellent resource for information on much need adolescence nutrition as it relates to gymnastics. Christina presents the information simply and with great examples so it’s easy to understand the information. I cannot wait to listen to the series as well as complete her online program. Thank you!
  • TLC gymnast
    Outstanding & needed for all gymnasts!
    Thankful to have been introduced to this resource for my daughter. Wish we would have found it earlier in her gymnastics career, but it’s never to late to start implementing the program for optimal health and hope to engage more.
  • Chloeogymnast
    Must listen for gymnasts/parents
    The information we have learned from Christina has been a vital reason for me getting back to doing what I love!
  • Gymnast_daniellamichelle
    Thank you for all the great information!
    All these podcasts are definitely eye opening for me and my gymnast daughter. Since listening to your program we’ve managed exertion headaches that were a result of her under fueling. This information is a game-changer!!
  • EG_GymMom
    Great info every week
    Christina provides helpful information that I look forward to every week! Each episode has valuable knowledge that can use to help my daughter continue to grow in the sport of gymnastics. Definitely recommend for anyone who wants to have a balance of scientific reasoning along with real world examples of how and why focusing on nutrition is so important.
  • Holly3005
    Amazing resource!
    Listening to Christina’s podcasts + joining the program has changed the way my daughter fuels before, during and after practices! Very informative and down to earth conversation. So thankful to have this recourse!
  • BusyMom0911
    Worth the listen!
    This podcast is amazing for any gymnast/parent! Christina is AMAZING and full of knowledge to help every gymnast succeed! Most people can agree gymnasts are under fueled, but man. It was a hard pill to swallow at just HOW under fueled my daughter was. We saw improvements almost immediately because it was that bad! Worth the listen, and worth every penny if you do a program!
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