Recent content by Gymnast989

Our coaches used to make us do seven to ten minute handstand holds against a wall, as both conditioning and punishment. If we fell down, we had to start over (and we were watched like hawks). It got easier the more you did it, but most girls (myself included) would be near tears or crying by the...

Physical therapy worked wonders for me!

I haven't had a new pair of grips in an extremely long time because I hate having to break new ones in, but recently I was finally forced to part with my old pair when they ripped. The new ones I got (Reisport) are very soft and flimsy. Maybe it is because it has been such a long time, but I...