I didn't like this show at all.... It was so unrealistic and showed gymnastics in such a negative way. However that didn't stop me from watching it every week:P
Did it bother anyone else that Kaylee won after everything that happened?? In my opinion, she didn't deserve it. She never worked...
people always ask me if i can do a back flip, and i'm like "yeah, with a double twist!" and then they're like "omg thats so cool can you tech me how?!?!" lol they don't get how you have to train for years...
i think music totally sets the mood for training. when good music is on i train harder. the suckish part is that my coach likes really crummy music, either old wierd stuff or overplayed popuar stuff. so we always end up changing the radio station when hes not looking, and then he'll change it...
i do double twist dismount, and its even harder not to over-rotate on those, because theres even more twist. You really have to think about streching out on the release, not flipping. it will flip because of momentum, you don't need to wiggle it. Really good twists look like they stall in the...
You can't really help getting sick from other kids at gym. Think about it: you're with them for up to 30 hours a week. You're going to spread germs, and washing you hands isn't going to stop that.
As for spitting on grips, I never have, but many girls at my gym do. But really, spit is no...
At my gym we never use dowel grips. They don't work as well because you can't grip the bar properly. I also use 3 hole grips (like the men) and i love them. They cover more of your hand and stay on better.
Good Luck!
i have a meet this weekend!!! at my gym!!!!!!! oooo its SO EXCITING!!!!!!! we haven't had one at our club since i was 6, and i'm 13 now. its about time! but i'm so excited! everyone can FINALLY come watch me.
i used to do 2 giants, and took one out because of the jugdes. i think they want to see more creative skills. It must get boring watching the same rutines again and again.... also there's no deduction for repeated skills but judges seem to hate it.
There are lots of clubs that don't take kids who are tall. its not just an aussie thing, they do it in canada and the US.
i am perfectly aware that gymnasts are yelled at and have to watch their weight. some clubs think thats just a part of it. And its usually those clubs that have good...
Well my only serious injury was last year i broke my finger on vault. it was so stupid i jabbed it into my leg... it didnt' hurt that much but the next day it was all swollen and purple. then we found out it was broken. it was awful.. i was off for 6 weeks! and it didn't even hurt!
oh and...
This movie made me SO MAD!!!!!!!! GRRRRRR!!!!!! it makes gymnastics seem immpossible and crazy (which it is..) but really, it was a little to extreme. i mean, really, how many kids actually take pane pills every night and loose that much weight? its awful that now people who see that movie...
Welcome!
I'm in level 9, and next year i hope to be national. This is my 10th year in gym (i started when i was 4). My favourite skill is double twist off bars... whats your favourite skill?
well, i have so many! but i've narrowed it downa bit...
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just think: whats the worst thing that could possibly happen? what exactly are you scared of? because when you think about it, its usually a simple thing. this really helped my with connecting my backhandsprings. also, you could ask a coach do just stand there, without spotting. then even...
Thats so nice of her! you're lucky to have such a great friend!
Well, before my first provincial competition my friend made me a really nice card and said she'd be thinking of me... it was 5 hours away otherwise she would have come to cheer me on. Also when i broke my finger she was there...
You just have to remember that you're doing this for yourself, and no one can stop you. This is your time to shine! Before I go, I just think to myself, "Hey, this is what I do, and I have the power to do it!" Just give it your all!!!! good luck!!!!
Gymnastics should be WAY higher on nerves and strength... and power too! Come on, tumbling is all about power! And I was dissapioned that we weren't higher on hand-eye co-ordination.
How many boxers do you know who could swing giants???
Hey i love twisting! on everything, but bars the most! i do double twist dismounts, and i think they're fun and no one else does them, so its like my personal tradmark skill. but i started with halfs too!!!!! have fun and good luck!!!!!!!