This may be a bit late. But weight should not affect someones decision to join gymnastics. And I would not worry about the appearance of ones self or a ffriends in a leotard. For a leo flatters close to no one. Gymnastics is a great sport for someone who is over weight. It is a great way to get...
my friend did once. she said it helped her splits and she could get them all the way down, but she couldn't barely walk the next day. i wouldn't do it before you have a meet or anything though. that might be bad!
8-4 is a really long time. at our gym we have practice 8-11 am. especially in the summer it can get really long and hot (especially at our gym). try just getting lots of sleep and don't hit the snooze button in the morning. it just makes you more tired. drink lots of water and try to eat a hot...
weight issues
weight is such a personal thing that can be taken the wrong way. you just need to accept your body and love it. i am 5' 3" and weigh about 125 lbs. i love my body. gymnasts are supposed to weigh more cause we have muscle. muscle weighs more than fat. just make the best of it and...