Category: Gymnastics

Jade Carey – training

Our World’s Floor and Vault Silver medalist is looking a legit elite AA to me.

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Simone – evolution of first tumbling pass

Never able to stick, Simone certainly improved her landings over the years.

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life after Gymnastics

HARRY MCLELLAN just retired from the sport.

In this article he reflects on what he learned. And what’s next.

I was a gymnast for 19 years. I began in Mommy and Me classes at age 3 and never missed a practice (by choice) until the day I retired as a senior graduate from the UIUC. …

Throughout middle school and into my adolescence I was known as “the gymnast.” I trained year long eating, sleeping, and breathing gymnastics. When I got to the collegiate level, this cycle only intensified.

Though I knew my career would last just until I completed college, the thought of what came next remained ever present but incomprehensible. What will it look like? Who will I be without gymnastics? …

A New Dismount – GETTING IN THE SWING OF LIFE AFTER ATHLETICS

Gymnastics “saves”

I skipped the Gymnastics FAILS meme not wanting to encourage people considering falls as entertainment.

But I do love gymnasts who can SAVE a skill or routine. That takes psychological toughness.

There is some great coaching SPOTTING in this blog, as well.

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weight management for acrobats

A quick overview.

Dr A Jay Binder:

Weight management is the term used for both healthy weight loss and weight gain.

… Some athletes require building of body mass, muscle and power, while others need strength and flexibility on a small frame.

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