The Gymnast Care Podcast

Dream Big: Athlete Goals For The New Year

This week we're talking about dreaming big and setting amazing goals for your athlete in this new year. If you want big dreams to come true for you and your athlete, then this podcast is for you! Check it out and set...

Getting Ready To Tackle Nutrition in 2020

How important is nutrition to your athlete's health and wellbeing?  It's absolutely critical! It's the base, along with Rest & Recovery, to building a strong and solid athlete that can stand the test of time. Without a solid base, your athlete...

Maximize Your Athlete's Sleep

The Basics for Your Athlete: Your Nutrition Start Guide

Are you overwhelmed with feeding your athlete? Not sure if you’re doing it right? Maybe you know that you could definitely do better, but not sure where to start? Well, you’re in the right place because I want to share...

How Can You Tell When Your Athlete Needs A Break?

Athletes….they aren’t machines (although sometimes we treat them like they are) THEY ARE PEOPLE! And sometimes, they just need a break. If you’ve never heard of overtraining syndrome, it’s when the body really starts to shut down when there have been...

Make School Nutrition Amazing For Your Athlete

Are you looking to make your athlete’s school day the best possible experience ever?  I bet you didn’t even think about this, but it absolutely starts with nutrition and feeding them the right things, so let’s make sure they are eating what...

Why Is My Athlete Getting Overuse Injuries?

Do you have an athlete that is experiencing heel pain? How about knee pain? Or what about hip pain, lower back pain, upper back pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain or wrist pain? Unless there was a serious injury that undoubtedly created...

What Do Your Athlete's Cravings Really Mean?

Have you ever had your athlete get in the car after practice and say, "Mom, I'm craving a hamburger!" Let's find out what these cravings mean and the best way to fulfill them!

When Should Your Athlete Be Seen For Back Pain?

Have you ever been told that back pain is normal? That everyone has it, and it’s just something you have to learn to deal with? Well, it’s NOT TRUE! Back pain is not normal, and just because it may be...

Why Is Recovery So Important For Your Athlete?

When we don’t get recovery right, our athletes have a big decrease in energy. I see it in the gym and get emails all the time about overuse injuries (heel pain, knee pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, lower back pain,...

3 Super Simple Ways to Make Sure Your Smaller Athletes Get Enough Food To Fuel Their Sport

This video came up from our Nutrition = Performance Seminar when a young athlete went to her coach after the seminar and asked, "Coach, how do I eat this much food?!?" We definitely don't want your athlete getting overwhelmed and we...

How Much Protein Does My Young Athlete Need?

What a big question, and there is so much crazy info about protein. So how much protein does my young athlete need? Here's the breakdown: As parents, we're bombarded with messages about how much protein athletes need to build muscle, perform at...

3 BIG Steps To Change The Nutrition Culture In Your Gym

In our gyms and sports organizations, we all want to see our athletes perform at the highest levels they can. Athletes train hard. Coaches dedicate their lives to their athletes. Parents pay copious amounts of money and time towards their...

3 Easy Ways To Protect Your Athlete Through Puberty

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Get Your Athlete EXCITED For New Food

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What Your Athlete Wants To Know About Nutrition

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Top 3 Steps To Great Sleep

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DANGER: Lack of SLEEP in Young Athletes

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Welcome to Sleep Week

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Summer Nutrition: It’s Going To Be Hot Out There

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Can Your Athlete Be Skinny (or have a 6 pack) And Still Be In Trouble?

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Is Sugar BAD For Your Athlete?

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All In With Nutrition

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Finish The Day Strong with Dinner

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High Energy Practice

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Maximizing Energy: The Pre-Workout Snack

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The Mid-Morning Snack

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Start the Day Right with Breakfast

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Stand The Test of Time – The Athlete Pyramid

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The Right Food at The Right Time

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Episode 39: Barefoot Gymnasts, Movement, and Core Control with Former Gymnast and Podiatrist Emily Splichal

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Episode 38: All In with Gymnast, Coach, Parent and Physical Therapist Alyssa Herrera-Set

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Episode 37: Former Gymnast, Coach, and Exercise Scientist Hannah Kraby

Get your Free Copy of Because She’s Worth It by clicking here.   Welcome to episode 37 of the Gymnast Care podcast. My name is Dr. Joshua Eldridge, your host...

Episode 36: Dr. Joshua Eldridge on Heel Pain and Knee Pain in Gymnasts

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Because She's Worth It, Audio Version

GC035: Dr. Dave Tilley and His New Book

Find Dr. Dave Tilley’s New Book By Clicking Here. Welcome to The Gymnast Care Podcast Episode 35 with Dr. Dave Tilley as we discuss his new book and improving gymnastics...

Dr. Dave Tilley and His New Book on Gymnastics Performance

In today's episode, we discuss Dr. Dave Tilley's new book on increasing gymnastics performance. He gives us a ton of great information on this topic as well as protecting your gymnast from future injuries.

GC034: The Frontline Generation

The Frontline Generation   Welcome back to the Gymnast Care Podcast! Today we sit down with Marjorie K. Eastman, author of the book, The Frontline Generation. Why in the world...

The Frontline Generation with Marjorie Eastman

Why in the world would you have Marjorie on your podcast...you might say. Well, Marjorie just happened to be my boss while I was deployed to Afghanistan, and we were able to do a very special mission together that made...

GC 033: Recovery, Adaptation, and The Right Work in the Gym with Dr. Bill Sands (Part 1)

Dr. William A. Sands on The Gymnast Care Podcast If you have a big ego and get your feelings hurt quickly, then this podcast is probably not for you! There’s...

Recovery, Adaptation and The Right Work in the Gym with Dr. Bill Sands

Dr. Sands discusses his new theories on recovery and adaption. Adaptation is the body's response to training that allows someone to improve in their body's ability to move. Adaptation increases strength, quickness, recovery ability, cardiovascular ability, neurological response, and so...

GC032: Flame Retardants in Pit Foam Are DANGEROUS

Dr. Courtney Carignan: The Dangers of Flame Retardants in Foam Welcome back to another Gymnast Care Podcast Season 2, where we’re welcoming Dr. Courtney Carignan, a Harvard researcher who specializes in...

Flame Retardants in Pit Foam Are DANGEROUS

Many of you remember Dr. Courtney Carignan from Episode 22 of the podcast She had published a paper showing the lasting effects of flame retardants in foam in gymnasts. In July, she published a follow-up study to the initial study that...

What if I Leak When I Tumble

Welcome to a very special episode! This is for you, the gymnast. We made this special podcast with Dr. Stephanie Fournier to help you understand what is happening in your body when you tumble and you leak (have urinary incontinence).

Does Your Gymnast Leak When She Tumbles?

When a gymnast leaks during tumbling, running, jumping, or playing, it can be a sign of dysfunction of the pelvic floor. Today, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Fournier, a women's health expert, to discuss what the implications of leakage are. Many...

GC 030: Does Your Gymnast Leak When She Tumbles

Does Your Gymnast Leak When She Tumbles? When a gymnast leaks during tumbling, running, jumping, or playing, it can be a sign of dysfunction of the pelvic floor. Today, we...

GC031: What if I Leak When I Tumble

I Leak When I Tumble in Gymnastics Welcome to a very special Gymnast Care Podcast! This is for you, the gymnast. We made this special podcast with Dr. Stephanie Fournier...

GC029: Change Your Gym with Eric Van der Meer

An Owner’s Perspective on Nutrition and Health Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 on the Gymnast Care Podcast! So what happens when an owner buys into performance and...

Change Your Gym with Eric Van der Meer

Eric Van de Meer brings a brand new perspective on the culture of the gym and shows us how to see a big change in your gym. Eric is a visionary and has been interested in protecting gymnasts since he...

PREVIEW: Dr. William Sands Podcast Highlights