Teaching gymnasts good fitness and nutrition habits

Teaching gymnasts good fitness and nutrition habits

For the last twenty years, I’ve owned and operated a gymnastics training center. The facility is equipped with all of the necessary training equipment, such as mats, beams, bars, spring floor and trampoline. My staff and I work with kids from two to twenty years old. We run classes for beginners as well as our competitive team. Some of our students are simply there to socialize and have fun. The majority are very serious about learning skills and advancing. My goal is to not only teach them the fundamentals of gymnastics but to instill better health and fitness habits. My staff emphasizes the importance of healthy living. We talk to the students about proper hydration, balanced diet and good sleep habits. I have a nutritionist who is available to all students and works one-on-one with the girls on our team. These girls push their bodies to incredible limits. The skills they perform require a great deal of strength, stamina and flexibility. It is essential that they take very good care of their bodies. That includes providing the right fuel for energy and strong muscles and bones. We help the girls on our team develop eating habits that include lots of vitamins and minerals and avoid needless sugar, carbohydrates and fat. During training sessions, we stress the need for a thorough warm-up and in-depth stretching exercises. We work on strength and endurance by targeting all the different muscle groups. Our drills are not simply directed at gymnastic skills but to develop whole-body fitness. Because of our efforts, our athletes rarely experience injuries and typically prioritize good fitness and eating habits as adults.

Nutritional Counseling