Category: Gymnastics

Riley McCusker: Beyond the Routine

Paid FloGymnastics members will be able to watch an upcoming documentary on Riley.

Click the image to watch a free trailer on FloGymnastics.

Elena’s first Kip

Always GREAT to get the first one on video.

Click PLAY or watch it on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVNYt0Wgpf5/

(via FloGymnastics)

Laurie Hernandez wants to resume training

Laurie:

… I plan on easing back into [gymnastics training] at the end of the summer!” she adds. “I think mentally and physically I needed a break, but I’m ready to get back at it soon!”

Laurie explains that once she resumes training, her first focus will be to get back into shape. …

Inside Gymnastics

Nile Wilson almost back from rehab

Still hopes to qualify to Worlds 2017 team.

He details one of his 20 minutes conditioning programs.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

how to buy tickets for Worlds 2017 Montreal

Nearly everyone I talk to is planning on attending. (Worlds 2018 is in Qatar, so Montreal is much easier for travel.)

Click PLAY or watch a tutorial on YouTube.

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If you are interested in attending the Coaching Symposium, as well, check the ticket package deals combining both events.

 

Vanessa Atler interview

Like pretty much everyone I was a big fan of Vanessa Atler in the dark days of late 1990s USA Gymnastics.

GymCastic posted an excellent, candid interview from some months ago. Vanessa volunteered to be interviewed, clearing up many questions we had about her career.

254: Vanessa Atler

She explains how she often did not know what her coaches, parents and manager were discussing.

If you don’t have time to listen, Dvora Meyers posted a summary with commentary — Former National Champion Speaks Out About USA Gymnastics’ Problems With Eating Disorders And Abuse.

Click PLAY or watch Vanessa’s 1999 Floor on YouTube.