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    Parents Relocating to northwest Chicago.

    I've got experience with a couple gyms in the area: (Used to be FLIPS but is now) Lake Forest Gymnastics Academy: Owned by the same people as Libertyville Gymnastics Academy. I had a really abusive coach that I didn't realize was abusive until after I had transferred gyms - this was my first...
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    Gymnasts How to clean competition leotard?

    Seconding inside out on delicate cold and hang dry!
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    Women Gaining Body Awareness

    I was doing about 6 hours a week when I quit. Prior to switching back to gymnastics in 8th grade I was a multisport athlete. I got a pots diagnosis and was somehow like, this is a good idea! I would love to go back as an adult at my own pace but no clue how to do that. Also not sure if my body...
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    Women Gaining Body Awareness

    I'm diagnosed EDS Hypermobile Type so I definitely get it. It's mainly why I had to quit gymnastics haha
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    Women Gaining Body Awareness

    I second the suggestion of KT tape. It worked for me. I would highly recommend especially if you are hypermobile.
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    Women Projected xcel level?

    Bronze or Silver depending on the gym's requirements. All the gyms I've been at would place you on Bronze, but there are different requirements based on the gym.
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    Women Heel Pads for heel pain

    Cheetah cups work great. Only complaints are they can sometimes be difficult to get on and off and even if you clean them regularly the smell gets bad.
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    Parents Most Common Gymnastics Injuries

    Broke the same ankle twice in 9mos. Sprained it in between breaks too lol. Degenerative disc disorder in L5-S1. Patella Tendonitis in right knee. Sprained MCL in right knee. I have Hypermobile EDS. The above is in the span of 2 years. Then I quit.
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    NCAA NCAA Women's Regionals

    I honestly have to agree with it being an "i finished my routine without a fall" score. Which is sad honestly. This is a sport. It should be judged as so.
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    Parents Finish Times (Late Workouts)

    When I competed Xcel Silver at my first gym our age range was 8-14 and we practiced 2x a week the first from 6-9 the second from 5:30-8:30. Of course the earlier practice was a Friday, so it didn't matter how late we were up that night. I had to be up at 6:45 for school the next day (8th grade)...
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    Gymnasts HS Senior - life after gymnastics

    Sometimes it takes a hot minute to find something new you enjoy. Maybe it would be worth looking into a gym near where you're going to college and see if you can coach there when you go to school? I also spend a lot of time reading. Finding the time to stay fit is also great. Personally I...
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    Gymnasts HS Senior - life after gymnastics

    I'm a HS Junior but I graduate this spring! I actually medically retired from gymnastics after freshman year. When I retired I found it helpful to pick up a new hobby. I now knit and do tunisian crochet. Do you know what you're studying in college? Maybe you could start doing something in that...
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    Gymnasts Evening state meet - how do I stay energized?!

    Try to take your mind off the meet. Don't stress out. Try some coloring pages or a bath. Make sure you fuel well too.
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    Gymnasts Xcel Silver State

    Just relax and have fun. Treat it like any other normal meet.
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    Off Topic Introductions Thread (2025 Version)

    Hi! I'm a retired gymnast. Was set to compete Xcel Platinum before my body started to give out on me and I had to retire. Once I get my drivers license I intend to get a coaching job. I really enjoy watching college gymnastics and elite gymnastics. I still keep up with all of my skills on a...
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