gymnasts dealing with injury

Almost every gymnast — sooner or later — has to reduce training due to injury.

At one big club I scheduled an ‘injury group’ (WAG & MAG). Most trained about 50% of their regular hours at reduced fees. And each had a ‘personal program’ that they completed each day.

I’d coach my own group as well as the ‘injury group’.

Being injured can reduce motivation. Here are some TIPS from top gymnasts.

You can’t always control when an injury strikes, but what you can control is how you deal with it.

Check out how these USAG athletes stay positive and mentally focused on their recovery!#BeKindToYourMind | #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth pic.twitter.com/IpzCf6wM6c

— USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) May 24, 2023