nutrition presentation for young athletes

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We build strong,

successful gymnasts

for life by building

incredible, lifelong

habits.

NUTRITION

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Every major injury I’ve seen has a

nutrition component to it.

Energy AttitudeMental Ability Performance

Energy

Mental Ability

Performance

Attitude

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Wake Up

Treasure Map for

Success

Bed

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Wake Up

Treasure Map for Success Bed• The best meal of the day! • Make it great everyday• Protein, Carbs, Fats• So important to include Omega

3’s to help with brain function throughout the day

What are good fats?

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Breakfast

• Give them great fuel to help recover and prepare for days practice

• Variety, making sure to include great fats

• Fruit/Vegie’s as well as protein

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Breakfast

• A Great Lunch will get your gymnast ready for practice

• Sandwiches can combine meats, cheese, vegetables, and complex carbs

• Give a dessert that helps prepare, rather than just simple sugars

Mid-Morning

Snack

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Breakfast

• The second most important meal for a gymnast

• Heavier on carbohydrates, but must include protein and fats

• Example: Fruit and yogurt or a peanut butter and banana sandwich

Mid-Morning

Snack

Lunch

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Breakfast

• Very Light• Simple to digest, easy to utilize• The perfect solution: FRUIT!

Mid-Morning

Snack

Lunch

Pre-Workout

Snack

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Breakfast

• As the pre-workout was based on carbs, the post workout must contain protein and fats

• Utilize super foods like broccoli• Proteins like salmon and chicken

Mid-Morning

Snack

Lunch

Pre-Workout

Snack

Mid-Workout

Snack

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Wake Up

Treasure Map for

Success

Bed

Breakfast

Mid-Morning

Snack

Lunch

Pre-Workout

Snack

Mid-Workout

Snack

Dinner

HYDRATION

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What’s our daily hydration plan?

64 Fluid Ounces?

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What’s our hydration plan?

64 Fluid Ounces?

Most of our gymnasts don’t

even make it this far!

Most studies say athletes

should be drinking at least

16Fluid ounces every HOUR

during practice!

What fuels young gymnasts muscles and brains?

A Switch During Practice

From

Plain Water To

Carbohydrate Drink

Shows A

33% Increase in

Ability to Do Work

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What’s The Big Deal?

.1 was the difference between

winning and losing in the

Olympic Trials!gymnastcare

Don’t give up when it comes to

nutrition…

Skipping Breakfast

No Snack

Junk Food Often

Dehydrated

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You have to be your

best at everything you

do!

Create Skills that Last A

Lifetime.

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HOMEWORK

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Nutrition Seminar

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