My DD just turned 9 and she, like a lot of gymnasts, is very petite for her age. I just found out that she is probably going to have to repeat level 3 again ( that will make 3 years of training level 3/old level 4 and her second year competing it). This is because she does not have the body strength to do the level 4 skills. Her coach tells me that she has the body shaping and technique of some optional level skills, so she has the potential. However, she is simply not strong enough and therefore, she needs to amp up her conditioning, especially arm and leg conditioning. My DD bravely works through multiple ropes, chin-ups on the high bar and other arm conditioning. But when she has to do the leg conditioning, she breaks down crying and has all but given up making any major effort to get better. I don't know how to help her get through it, and unless she improves, I'm not sure if she is going to move forward with the sport after the next season, and that would be a shame. She has been doing it for several years and it is still her favorite activity. Any suggestions?