tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
Another excellent and important video from SHIFT Media Intern, Sarah Thirkell.
The unrealistic and often dangerous cultural undertones in gymnastics surrounding this idea of getting the ‘perfect’ gymnast body need to go. It is a toxic illusion, and puts young girls and boys on a treadmill of not ever feeling good enough that may lead to a dark spiral of mental, emotional, and physical health. …
The problems range from nutritional information that is not backed by the latest peer reviewed scientific research being given by coaches/parents instead of licensed Registered Dietician Nutritionists all the way to well intentioned coaches who may just make off handed comments or what they perceive as jokes to gymnasts about weight body image, and performance.
Speakers featured:
McKayla Maroney, Former Elite Gymnast via the GymCastic Podcast
Tasia Percevecz, Former NCAA Gymnasts and CrossFit Games Champion
Colin Van Wicklen, Elite Gymnast
Christina Anderson RDN
Jason Machowsky RDN
Ellen Casey MD
Jaime Schehr RDN
Kerry Bair RDN- via Nick Ruddock Gymnastics Growth Show
Joshua Eldridge DC
Courtney McGregor, Former Elite and NCAA Gymnast
Claire Heafford, Co-Founder of Gymnasts For Change
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Posted by Anthony Wise, Head Men’s Coach at South Essex Gymnastics Club
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Climbing is now an Olympic sport.
LIGHT – the documentary film just released.
Directed, written, edited and produced by women.
We hope it will spark fresh dialogue, remove some stigma and offer solace to those who need it.
Male climbers suffer, as well. But are less willing to talk about it.
… reveals the hidden world of eating disorders in professional rock climbing as the filmmaker follows two best friends on their harrowing journey in a courageous narrative that breaks the silence about the sport’s darkest secret. …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (46min)
Thanks Jeff.
2008 Olympian for Colombia, Nathalia Sanchez, is competing season 5 Exatlón Estados Unidos on Telemundo.
Broadcasts began January 26 , 2021.
Two teams of 12 athletes try to avoid elimination. 12 return from previous seasons. 12 are new, including Nathy who is TEAM RED.
She won her first crazy challenge — which includes climbing over a flaming car!
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Details. (Spanish)
Ana Porgras is on something similar.
Olympian & Nutrition Coach Stephen McCain sends us a link to his site offering advice and supplements for the gymnast.
Check it out.
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Two videos from Laura, former collegiate gymnast turned fitness enthusiast.
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Thanks Jeff.
Ekaterina Selezneva is one of the top Rhythmic gymnasts in the world.
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