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Hi (: So I did competitive gymnastics up until this September (I would be level 8 this year) but I had to quit for high school (just not enough time). I was training just under 20 hours a week. This year I have more work and since I don't have to make time to go to the gym, I don't really find...

The most important part is stretching often, I think...at least a couple times a week but more if you can. You can do cobra/cat stretch (lying on your stomach w/ knees close together + arch back, try to touch your feet to your head if you want), also bridges (walk your hands to your feet), and...

I'm going into freshman year of high school next year and it's really time for me to decide if staying with gymnastics is a realistic thing to do :cool: There are so many complications that recently I've just put off thinking about it and it's really nagging at me. Ok, so background: I do...

I think a nice hot bath/shower should be good to relax muscles (haven't used a heating pad myself). Don't push yourself too hard on the first practice back. Also, after practice if I know I'll be sore, I find it good to stretch out my muscles while I'm still warm just gently so you feel the...

There's a pretty big difference, actually. Rhythmic floors are much thinner with no springs at all. It's 13 meters by 13 meters within the boundaries. 1 meter safety border. Artistic floors are thick and plush. It's 12 meters by 12 meters within the boundaries. 1 meter safety border. The...

Does anyone have a version of Livin' La Vida Loca without lyrics or know where to buy it? It's on the little keyboard at camp without lyrics that was almost the exact length and it would be perfect for me so I've been looking for it online but can't find one anywhere. Also, can anyone recommend...

Don't ever eat at McDonalds before a meet, even if you're six and really really want a McFlurry. :p As for real advice, I think it was to "just go for it". That's what my coaches told me all the time when I had done millions of perfect skills with spot and with "pretend you're going to spot...

That's what I would say, too. If you're okay with the price, long practices spent mostly on turns would love the shoes. Then, the days before competition she could take them off and regain the feel of bare feet to the texture of the beam/floor. That way you'll avoid blisters. Still, they won't...

I need to add the sheep jump into my routines for next year, settling for a really good one on floor and maybe a wimpy one on beam. Anyway, I have a pretty flexible back, I can put my feet flat on the floor with my chest on the ground (if you know what I mean?) so I didn't think it would be too...

That's tough :o Anyway, all these methods are great to try, but I've one more. This may sound disgusting but... You can try licking it off. I was on my way to a meet and we were running late and couldn't stop for remover, and my coach told me I better get it off before competing so I should...

So, when in rec team a long while back, we were working on beam for the upcoming in-house meet (I was SO nervous! Little did I know that soon I would be going to lots of meets in different states!). I was standing on the high beam trying full turns. My coach told me to try and get around 1 1/4...

GK Elite is my favorite brand, and Alpha Factor is popular too. They both have websites to order online, and GK has an outlet too. I have one Melody leotard which is pretty nice, and K-Bee and Snowflake are said to be good too. I like regular tank leotards for practice, but designs depend on...

This is my first year competing level 5 (this isn't USAG so some of this might not make much sense) and regionals is on the first Saturday of May. There wasn't a qualifier for it, States wasn't really a big deal. All age groups for the level are competing together for our region, making thirty...

I think it helps only to eat that kind of thing when you're full. I save the chocolate until after meals and I usually don't feel like eating any more than a small piece. It's easy to start pigging out if you start hungry and you need to eat more and more and more and before you realize...

Congratulations :) I cannot resist chocolate! I envy your will power, lol :D

I'd say try and talk with her first. It might not make you best of friends or anything, but at least both of you are aware and can go from there. Maybe she's feeling awkward too at seeing you all the time just like you are with her. You'll also get it off your mind. If you're on truly horrible...

Yikes, hope you're alright! That's sure happened to me before--most annoying thing ever, isn't it? ;) You might not be able to do it again right away, but you still have to trust yourself and build your confidence back up to try it later. Maybe ask your coach to spot a few and do a couple...

Coaching makes a world of difference--I agree with everyone on that. I started with a great coach who knew me really well. I really loved it--he knew exactly when I needed spotting even if I didn't say, knew I didn't pretend to be hurt, and my limits, etc. I learned super quickly but then he...

I like long at competition and tank for practices because long sleeve is SO hot! I really don't like single spaghetti straps, though, because it feels really insecure and annoys me :p

First off, don't overdo it! That can mean less energy and it can be dangerous because after all, you burn a LOT of carbs during workouts. I'd say just try to choose fruits and vegetables, a lot of color on your plate, with plenty of all the food groups. You can do lots of little things that make...