nutrition presentation for young athletes
TRANSCRIPT
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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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Wake Up
Treasure Map for Success Bed
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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Wake Up
Treasure Map for Success Bed
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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Wake Up
Treasure Map for Success Bed
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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Wake Up
Treasure Map for Success Bed
Breakfast
• Very Light• Simple to digest, easy to utilize• The perfect solution: FRUIT!
Mid-Morning
Snack
Lunch
Pre-Workout
Snack
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Wake Up
Treasure Map for Success Bed
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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