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Sure, though I'm not sure how earth shattering it will be to everyone else ;) Basically, I was told to sit onto my heels before pushing back to help generate the necessary momentum. Before, I would sit back too far away from my feet so I wouldn't be able to push hard enough into the handstand...

First post in, well, a long time. I haven't been able to practice as much as I wanted to this year, but I've somehow still managed to make some progress. Vault: this week marks the first time I have vaulted over the table by myself with no coach anywhere near me (they were busy with the other...

My gym is considering putting together an adult (17+) prep-op/optional team. If you're interested, please pm me!

Hang in there! Though it's not the best situation, you still have something to work with until things improve. How long have you been going to adult gym? Whenever I go to open gym and I know it's going to be crowded, I arrive early so I can get the most popular apparatus first (usually tumble...

Thanks for the kudos! It's nice to find a group of people who are also participating in a sport for which they are "too old". JDCrook08 - Congratulations on being floor champion! I too enjoyed watching your meet video. nicci1999 - I'm glad you're getting back up on your feet. I hope you...

Hi everyone! I finally have something to draw me out of lurkdom - I got my glide kip this week! I have been working on level 5 skills for a while, and this really is one of the most difficult. My right leg split is also getting there (my flexibility is terrible) :o. As a trade off, I...

Hi everyone! I'm relatively new to gymnastics - I just finished my first season as a competitive gymnast at the ripe old age of 27! I'm a USAG level 5. I look forward to getting to know other adult gymnasts out there.