I struggle a lot with not falling forwards in a handstand. I'm just afraid of handstands in general unfortunately. I need a vault front handspring by next week ideally. Problem is I go forward and put my feet on the table instead of going up and over. What can I practice to fix this?
I am a 13, almost 14 year old gymnast with a decade of experience but is still about level 2.
I am looking to progress though all levels of the DP/JO program before fall of 2028 so I could go to college. I know my battle will be impossible, but I am going to do my absolute best to make my...
I have been struggling a lot with what bra I should wear underneath my leotard. I am 34DD so finding bras is difficult enough anyway, but finding one that doesn't fall off my shoulders, compresses my breasts and doesn't show too much (like a zipper, crossed straps or dark color do) feels like...
Hi I have a question. I am 13, 4' 10" and 140 lbs. I have been having a lot of body image problems lately. I feel like if I weigh 140 lbs, I'm never going to be able to do any skills (I can't do a pullover) and people are going to look at me and think I'm way too fat. I also am worried about my...
I'm currently 13, almost 14 and will be moving to a new gym soon. They offer xcel competitive programs from 6 to 9 and 9+.
However I am worried I'm not going to be allowed to do it simply because I'm rather old.
I have been doing gymnastics on and off since I was 3 years old, when I was 4 I took a break until I was 6, than at 9 I took a break until I was 12. Now I'm 13 and have been trying to get serious with it and I have been struggling a lot. I can't do a back walkover without a lot of help, and I...
I went to practice on Friday and when I was practicing my skills such as cast and hip circle on the bar, I was having a lot of pain in the front of my hips. When I got home I saw my hips were purple from the bar. I tried my best to reduce impact when hitting the bar but it didn't seem to help...