Recent content by GymDuck

I looovvveeee this site: Gymnastics Leotards - Cute, Sparkle, Shine Leotard

Wow, my team switches leos every year!! Our cost is never really high, averaging about 50-80$. I dont think thats a very bad price to pay once a year for a brand new leo, and you can get any size you want, in case youve grown since last year. Also, my gym likes to switch its colors up alot, haha.

But while training on uncertified equipment she fell and...

So I have been having lots of trouble on my bwo connection. I can make the first one easily, but as soon as I try to go for the next one, I freeze! My coach says to just keep moving my hands back, but this doesn't seem to help. I can connect them perfectly on the floor. Any tips? :confused:

Believe me, I KNOW how difficult this skill can be. I have always either over rotated, or cut it short. What I found that helps me is preparing like I would go for it, step straight up on toe, and hold it. This makes sure you are straight up, not leaning sideways or forwards or backwards. Also...

Over the summer i switched gyms as well (for your same reason: in need of more equipment, better coaches and I was the oldest.) After i switched, I realized it was probably the best decision I've ever made! There were girls my age and level, and beyond! And I improved a lot and it was more fun...

Same Situation:P I know how you feel! I had the same problem and would rip practically EVERYDAY. For a while, i taped my hands every day, using kind of a "tape grip". That seemed to work pretty well. After a while i used sooo much tape and the price was crazy. I just made sure i pummiced my...

Well today i found this site, and i was so EXCITED! Finally a place where everyone who loves this sport of gymnastics can talk about it!! I am a gymnast in KY, 13, Prep Op Gold, trying for level 7, and am new here. I have already learned so much! Just yesterday i competed in the My Old Kentucky...