Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee and Grace McCallum were a perfect example of support, teamwork and friendship. They raised one another up, and ultimately they rose together. They embodied grace, power, and precision with a fierce fight until the end. It is tremendously honorable for these young ladies who have trained their whole lives for this moment, to come together, support one another unwaveringly, prioritize their WHOLE health and step up to WIN a silver medal. What an accomplishment. At the end of the day, their Olympic success stretches far beyond the sport of gymnastics. This is a group of truly commendable young women and Olympic Silver Medalists!
The benefit to Train Like a Gymnast is it can be done ANYWHERE at ANY TIME! We have curated interactive tutorial videos just for you that live on our Instagram. The best place to start… is right where you are right now.
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I want to preface by saying that I am not a professional, by any means. With that being said, I am a fellow human who will speak from her heart - the part of the love triangle that I tap into most often nowadays. This is very vulnerable and hard for me to share in a lot of ways, but it simultaneously feels ‘right.’ I’m not sure why I feel compelled at this specific moment to share, but nonetheless I am listening to my heart.
I bet this is a fun fact you don’t notice at first glance, the entire Olympic team is 18 and older! That’s right, we have a team of #adultgymnasts representing team USA this upcoming Olympics.
This is the first time since 1956 that the whole team has been over 18 years old!!
“Life is lived IN THE MOMENT. You have prepared as best you could. If you let the fear and worry win out, you’ll miss the joy and the moment you are meant to experience. GO HAVE YOUR MOMENT.”
I shifted into competition mode, “Remember what it took to get here. Let the JOY flow.” I looked around the gym, “Take it all in. Notice the sounds, the smells, the sights… I was competing again after 33 years!!! GO HAVE YOUR MOMENT!”
A couple weeks ago we heard from a TLAG community member about the fruition of her love for the sport of gymnastics. Today, we continue that story which is a true culmination of normalizing adult gymnastics and shifting gymnastics culture. Well, let’s jump back in….
The summer of 1983 I was just shy of my 16th birthday and in the height of my teenageyears. Bobby and I had started dating and I was fallinginlove. The only problem was I had twoloves calling on my heart and they each were pulling me in twodifferentdirections. Gymnastics was notconducive to a teenage sociallife and I was missingout on a lot. My gymnastics was really advancing, but I was starting to question the commitment level this demanded.
The thing is, I don’t actually think I can’t do them, but rather I am afraid of failing. And this very fear of failure is what keeps me from trying in the first place. Let me let you in on a little secret… If we never try, we can never succeed. But of course, we all know that already so let me go one step further… There is no such thing as trying and failing, rather by just putting ourselves out there and committing ourselves to trying, we are succeeding in the most important skill of all - learning.
“The most inspiring women in a female-dominated industry are those that set aside their girliness. They don’t get caught up in jealous games, they promote other women for their work, and they show their support for people that may have more talent than they do. They forget about any sort of competition among their team.” Inspiration today and every day to lift others up. After all, we are all on the same team.
And just like that you started again. I knew you could… and deep down, you knew you could too. I’m so proud of you - for showing up, for putting in the work, for investing in yourself, for being YOU. And if you’re searching for some guidance on what exactly these workouts you are going to be starting again should look like - you have come to the right place. This Train Like a Gymnast website it flooded with information, resources and allies in this journey. Thanks for stopping by!
Not to spoil the ending here, but to answer this question… of course not. I am so much more than just a gymnast, and I know that now. But the thing about gymnastics is that our relationship with the sport is so complicated. To say I am disappointed right now is an understatement. The gymnastics world has failed me, and so many others, in so many ways. But even more so than disappointed, I am heartbroken. This sport is SO incredible - I mean look at how many incredible traits is can instill in us - if handled properly and in a healthy way, this sport is unmatched. So, all to say, let’s be a part of the positive change and monumental shift to a healthy gymnastics culture. And programs like Train Like a Gymnast are a great place to start.
Let’s talk the dreaded, the soul-crushing, the deflating, the disappointing… the inevitable, setbacks.
We dedicate ourselves to the steps, we commit ourselves to the process, we challenge ourselves to overcome and setbacks happen anyway. So what’s the point? If we know we will inevitably wind up taking steps backward at some point, why should we continue stepping forward?
Hello, again! Or welcome new friends! Either way, I am thrilled you have landed here. Let’s dive right in and explore the wide world of adult gymnastics for a bit…
Are you starting gymnastics as an adult with no experience? Wondering is 20 is too old to start gymnastics? Questioning can I become a gymnast at 30? Unsure if it is too late to become a gymnast? Or maybe, you just don’t know how to start (or re-start) gymnastics at all? Perhaps it’s one of these very questions that landed you here and rest assured, I intend to uncover some answers for you.
What do you feel it is? Why is it that we all gather together on this Train Like a Gymnast website and we long for the days of being a gymnast? Well, rest assured, we no longer need to long. We can fully assume our gymnast souls and immerse ourselves in the training, balancing, stretching, grounding and flipping content spread all throughout this website.
Recovery is a vital component to any training regimen - and essential for daily life! Recovery can mean something different for everyone. Maybe recovery is integrating a period of rest between training sessions or increasing how many hours of sleep you get a night. Ultimately, recovery is a way that the body can reset and get ready for another round (may that be for day to day tasks, training or energy for work/school/life), but how do you “recover” well? This article will review how to practice recovery nutrition and variables outside of your nutrition intake that can influence your ability to recover efficiently.
Try to remember the last time you had a stomach ache or felt “off “ after eating a certain food. It’s not hard for some of us, and even easier to imagine if you have a food intolerance. There are specific differences between food intolerance and a food allergy. This blog will review the differences between these two terms and what to watch for .
Vitamins - what pops into your mind first when you think of vitamin K or iron? Supplements? A multivitamin? Fruits and vegetables? Whatever your initial thoughts are, this blog is designed to explain how to best approach the concept of supplementation (representative of clinical application of nutrition science and nutrition therapy) and how our nutrient status can affect our health. Additionally, the hope of this post is to get you thinking about the world of supplements and become a more educated consumer on the topic and make informed decisions on what you elect to supplement or put in your body.
Another year, another SUPERBOWL! Which commonly is associated with some very savory snacks - so what can we do to continue new promises to lead a healthy, balanced lifestyle this year (and beyond!)? Spending time with family and friends is special and can fill your cup outside of healthy eating and exercise, but long term success is the integration of these factors into one.
Sometimes we need a break - with life flying by and our days packed to brim - it can be difficult to take a step back and look at your health and how your daily activities might be influencing your choices, both short and long term. Taking note of what you currently do and establishing where you “want to be” in terms of your individualized nutrition practice is important from time to time to ensure that you are recognizing change and striving to be the best you can be!
