10.03.2012
Soo I've done gymnastics since I was 2 years old. And I love it more than anything. 7 months ago I fell off the beam and tore the ligaments in my ankle. I go back to gymnastics next Wednesday. I'm so scared I can't even sleep at night because I'm so excited but mostly scared. My doctors said I was probably never able to gymnastics again. Should I be scared or am I just psyching my self out.
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Anonymous

It’s normal to feel scared.  I felt terrified when I stepped back into a gym to work out recently.  Just remember to not push yourself to hard and that you’ll be okay.  Take it slowly because tearing ligaments isn’t a light injury.  Make sure you listen to your body because if its telling you to stop, you need to. 

Good luck! 

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03.03.2012
can u give me like some really good gymnastics tumblr blogs ?
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meetmeinyourdreams

These two post great gymnastics pictures!

http://doublepike.tumblr.com/

http://thedailygymie.tumblr.com/

http://thechalkbucket.tumblr.com/ (This is a personal blog that posts a lot of gymnastics)

http://gymnasticsislife.tumblr.com/ (Another personal blog that posts everything gymnastics)

http://onlygymnastics.tumblr.com/

http://fyeahgymnastics.tumblr.com/

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28.02.2012

A little story

Last post of the night, but I wanted to share something with all of you that I’m super excited about! I found out that my college has a club team that competes and works out.  My parents gave me the ok (I had to ask because of all my body issues and I didn’t want them upset with me) to go ahead and try working out with them!!

I’ll only be doing bars, since my ankle refuses to let me do anything else, but I am so excited!!! Bars was my favorite event, and to just get the chance to swing simple routines again is beyond exciting. I can’t even put it into words!! They compete every level, so I can water down routines and get back into shape. 

I’m also really nervous though.  I had elbow surgery and it decides to flare up on occasion, so I’m worried it might start hurting me again or that the other one will start acting up. Honestly though, I’m just plain nervous to try stuff again.  It’s been a while. 

Right now I’m just going through a trial run, so I’m not officially on the team and I may not continue with it depending on my time commitment and how my body reacts.

BUT GYMNASTICS. GYMNASTICS ON THURSDAY. I AM SO EXCITED.

Thank you for letting me ramble away.  

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11:37PM
do you have any tips on front aerials?
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Anonymous

I sure do! Check out this post:

 http://itsagymnasticsthing.tumblr.com/post/14636510814/do-you-know-how-to-properly-do-a-front-aerial-please

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11:35PM
how can i get my handspring tuck? it's a mental issue. the moment the coach steps away and i have to do it by myself, i crash. i know the whole technique of doing it, like setting up etc etc, but i can't do it. :(
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Anonymous

Psyching yourself out is such a hard thing to get over and I feel your pain. I’ll give you some of my tips and hopefully they help!

  • Try to distract yourself while you’re going it.  I know that this seems counterproductive and you think that you should be focusing on exactly what you’re doing to get it, but over-thinking a skill never helps. It’s probably worse for you.  I used to sing in my head when I did yurchenkos because I hated them, and every time I thought about what I was doing I would balk. When I sang, I got my mind off over-analyzing the skill, and managed to do them just fine.
  • If your coach is patient enough have him or her step away gradually.  Sometimes it’s hard to get used to the idea that a coach isn’t there to “save” you, even if they really aren’t doing anything
  • Lastly, have you tried doing it on the trampoline/into a resi/with a mat on the floor? The extra padding might help you calm down, and you can ease yourself onto the floor without a mat. 

Good luck! Don’t get too discouraged. We have all had that skill that kicks our butts trying to learn. Let me know how it goes!