Recent content by ButterflyGymnast

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on my giant. I've been struggling with it all summer, and I really need it to go level 7. I learned giants first on straps (like many kids do) because I'm so tall for a gymnast I started with bent legs. That was fine. I even transitioned to...

Ok, so I have had bilateral spondy (with full fracture) myself snd it was very difficult. It all depends on your daughter's situation for what you should allow her to do. I took 5 months off with NO activity at all. I didn't go into the gym, I didn't do track or even run outside. If your...

We use weights at my gym. Wrist and ankle weights are usually used for running, jumping or bars conditioning. Free weights are used for a multitude of things including arm snaps, running and squats.

I know how you feel. My body is not destined for gymnastics (too long and skinny not tight, muscley and compact) I work the hardest out of everyone in our group but they still beat me in new skills. It took me a year longer to reach provincial. However, my handwork has paid off. I placed really...