Recent content by HopefulGymnast

I don't like starting discussions/disagreements, but I would like to share my thoughts on this a bit because I have very strong feelings about this subject. First of all, for girls I think it depends on the skill. After puberty the ratio is different, but they tend to have more strength and...

I'm getting a few thoughts about this. With some of this I may be wildly off, because all I have to go on is some typed text and that doesn't give intonation and all. So take from this what's useful for you, and just ignore the rest haha. 1. This is kind of a reason why I wish you could see a...

I think we've had this conversation before, but: go see a doctor. A snap/crack/pop can be anything from just a natural cracking of a joint (like cracking your fingers), tendon damage, a break, etc. A popping/snapping sound and a lot of pain is not a good sign, and I really hope you can see a...

Just a little thing to keep in mind: I don't know if she's ever been tested for hypermobility, but it could be she's hypermobile. It can pose some health risks if not handled correctly, depending on the type. Just thought I'd bring it up so you're aware that its a thing and it's something to...

I guess the confusing thing is that to me a penalty is supposed to be negative. By the way, just wanted to add I'm asking all this out of genuine curiosity of other people's views. (After posting I was a bit worried that without intonation I come across angry or something, which wasn't what I'd...

There is also discussion about fixing that. Especially since the Valieva situation in figure skating. And it seems strange to say "other sports have this problem therefore we should have this problem". Can you explain to me in what way it feels like penalising? I would think giving everybody...

If you fill in gymnast, the next question is "what college do you attend". Is this only meant for college gymnasts / college aged gymnasts (and parents etc). Also, is any country fine or just US gymnasts?

I'm a bit confused, are you trying out for Xcel in a week? If you make the team, they'll know what you have to work on and how to do so for the next 9 months, so you won't need us to tell you that.

This makes me agree even more with the other people. It's not just a vault issue, this may well come up again and again during gymnastics (or even just life). Best to adress it with a PT.

Thanks a lot for your reply :)

Joining this tread because I also want to get to a cast handstand. What is a birdie pirch? I only find squat on drills with that name when I look it up. Any advise which exercises in particular?

I doubt this solution is very practical, but just in case anybody is interested in how this would work, I've done the math. If my math is correct, you'll get the following: If you want to donate X euros in the end, you'd have to donate X + X/(number of members - 1) For example if you want to...

I can't help but smile at the irony: the gym has the flexibility to allow you to use less flexibility (back bending).

I think the most important step in having any chance is letting your coach know your hopes and ambitions. I think coaches would appreciate a good work ethic but also a realistic take on things. I would advise the following: Let them know you'd love to do D1 one day and are willing to work hard...

I've started gymnastics age 24, and am now hoping to start competing next year age 27. Chusovitina just became national champion age 48. You are never too old for gymnastics. However, I can get being worried about training or competing with girls that are a lot younger. For training: at least...