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| Subject | Date Asked |
| 11 year old gymnast | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I just wanted to know if a girl starts artistic gymnastics at 5 and stops training with a coach at 7 ... A: It sounds like you are still in shape. Go to your club and asked to be evaluated by a coach. You may ... | |
| situps | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I've recently started gymnastics and have been told my stomach muscles aren't sufficent. I want to ... A: You may want to try reaching for something to help you get your back off the ground or have someone ... | |
| situps | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I've recently started gymnastics and have been told my stomach muscles aren't sufficent. I want to ... A: I don't think flexibility is the problem so instead of giving you some stretches let me recommend ... | |
| 20 years old | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: and I LOVE gymnastics. I stopped attending after level 10, and want to return so bad now. Where can ... A: Gymnastics is a great sport that can be enjoyed by almost everyone and you can't succeed unless you ... | |
| Backhandsprings!! | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Hey! You probably get this question a lot, but.. I need some help with my backhandsprings! I've had ... A: It's important not to practice sloppy handsprings because they become habit. Visualize perfectly ... | |
| gymnastics | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: what if any health issues could gymnastics help with? I am trying to complete an assignment for ... A: Gymnastics helps in maintenance of healthy and strong bones as it is weightbearing exercise. It is a ... | |
| Back hip circle | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: ......im 14 and about 5ft 5 im average weight and i cant get my back hip circle im not afraid to do ... A: I'm guessing by your email that you have the hip pullover okay. A couple tips to remember. If you ... | |
| Backhandspring and backwalkover | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I am learning how to do a back walkover can you give me any tips on mastering it. Also how can I ... A: Basic Backwalkover: reach both arms back toward the floor while raising one leg. When hands reach ... | |
| roundoff backhandspring | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I used to be a gymnast and I've been able to somewhat tumble ever since. I'm now a varsity ... A: It's important to break down the skill and then visualize in your mind what you need to do (sit back ... | |
| back handspring. | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: my highschools team gymnastics starts next week, right now we are doing conditioning no tumbling, ... A: It sounds like for your back handsprings you need to work on strengthening your hands and wrists. ... | |
| QUESTION | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: i have no money so i really cant afford classes but i am able to do a round off back tuck, and round ... A: Most gymnastics skills should be learned from a qualified instruction. Is there gymnastics classes ... | |
| HELP | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: IM TRYING TO DO A FRONT FLIP BUT WHEN I TRY I LAND ON MY BACK, WHAT SHOULD I DO? A: I hope you are using proper landing mats when practicing your flip to avoid injury. Make sure you ... | |
| handstand | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I've been practising my handstand but i can't hold it at vertical for very long at all? Are there ... A: Practice makes perfect. It sounds like its not a stretching issue (, rather you need to develop ... | |
| coaching! | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I have two gymnasts, they are both 9 years old, one i have a very hard time trying to correct her ... A: Being very clear is important with such gymnasts. Try to clarify what their problems are. Do they ... | |
| gymnastics games | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have been out of gymnastics for 13 years and now i am going to become a coach. I dont remember any ... A: Crab soccer is played in a crab walk position (walking on hands and feet with stomach facing the ... | |
| gymnastics games | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have been out of gymnastics for 13 years and now i am going to become a coach. I dont remember any ... A: Congratulations on becoming a coach. I hope it is a rewarding job for you. Tag is a great game to ... | |
| Toddler Gymnastics | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I just started teaching a toddler (3-5) tumbling/gymnastics class. I think I have done enough to ... A: It sounds like you have some creative ideas, that's great. Kids at this age have very short ... | |
| Gymnastics meets | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: At all of my gymnastics meets i do pretty good, unless i screw up! Even if i make one little error i ... A: Again practice will help with this, when you practice a lot your muscles know what to do, even when ... | |
| Gymnastics meets | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: At all of my gymnastics meets i do pretty good, unless i screw up! Even if i make one little error i ... A: Practice makes perfect. Strength in competition takes practice so don't give up. The way you ... | |
| back tuck full off beam | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: i dont get the twisting part!! when do you twist? i used to be able to do it really well, but i cant ... A: Your coach can probably help you better than I can with this question. Since you were able to do it ... | |
| Getting over Fears/Blocks | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: My teenage daughter has had a fear of doing a roundoff+bhs+backtuck by herself. She's never been ... A: Shadow spotting (a coach there and not actually spotting) should help her get over her fear. If her ... | |
| Right and Left Legs | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is a level 5 gymnast and has recently moved to a different gym. She's a righty, and does ... A: It is best to be consistent with leading leg, but learning to do things with both legs is great. I ... | |
| What should i look to do for classes? | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Im a 17 year old male looking to start gymnastics. I Used to do it before high school but then ... A: You can't succeed unless you try, any age can enjoy gymnastics. If you are still in the same ... | |
| how to help me with a front handspring | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: Whenever i'm trying to do a front handspring i can get flipped over but i cant push myself back up. ... A: Can you stand up out of a bridge position? If not, practice standing up out of a raised bridge (try ... | |
| Am I too old? | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: , I have been inspired to start taking gymnastics for along time but the problem is im now 18, but i ... A: Anyone can enjoy gymnastics provided they are healthy. Some clubs even have started Masters programs ... | |
| backbends | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: How do you help a friend do a bacbend when they are beginners? Also do have any good tips for when ... A: To do good back bends warm up your muscles a little first, practice a couple bridges. Try walking ... | |
| How Good can I get at gymnastics? | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: If I am 13, almost 14 and am quite flexible, and I am going to go to a club once a week and love ... A: It's great to see that you love gymnastics and that you are active in a club. Only a coach can ... | |
| Help what level and Conditioning | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I used to do gymnastics for about 2 years when I was 7-8 but then was forced to quit because it ... A: Sorry for my delayed response. It's great to hear that you hope to take up gymnastics again. I hope ... | |
| vault | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a new gymnastics teacher, and did gymnastcis as a child. However, vault was my weakest even, ... A: For squat on and squat through vaults (the same goes for straddle on and straddle through) you don't ... | |
| gymnastics | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: i,m doing gymnastics and cheer leading and i don,t know how to do a cartwheel A: Your gymnastics and cheerleading coaches can give you some more pointers. Try practing on a mat for ... | |
| stretches & excersises | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: what are straddle stretches how do you do them........how to jump higher? im a dancer and one of my ... A: Here are two ways to do straddle stretches: Stand with your legs as far apart as possible (e.g. in a ... | |
| Side Splits | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: I have been stretching for about everyday for the last 5 months now. I have achieved the front ... A: Consistant stretching will improve your flexibility but it must be done correctly. When stretching ... | |
| Crooked Back Handspring | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: I am a member of an adult gymnastics team, where we are all at different levels. One of my ... A: To break a bad habit in learning a skill, its important that your full effort and concentration goes ... | |
| teaching techniques for big, diverse classes | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: I will be coaching intramural gymnastics to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Some of these girls have ... A: Circuits will be the key to keep the group organized. Set them up in advance and position yourself ... | |
| splits | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: im 11 years old and im really determind to do box splits i have been doin gym for at least 6 years ... A: To improve your splits all you have to do is stretch in the position you want to stretch so sit in ... | |
| CartWheel | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: I am 14 and i'm attempting to do a cart wheel. I manage to return back onto my feet, but I can't ... A: It is kind of hard to access your problem over the internet, you'll need a coach to help you in ... | |
| How to get flexible | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: How can i get really flexible? like all over and add spring to my back hand spring A: To improve your flexibility simply stretch in the position in which you'd like to become more ... | |
| pullovers on bars | 2/12/2006 |
| Q: what is the best and easiest way teach a back hip pullover on bars? I have a girl who cando ... A: Back hip pullovers require both strength and coordination. Have her try doing chinup hip pullovers ... | |
| coaching 60 kids in intramurals | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: I am wondering if you have any suggestions for my current coaching situation. I coach intramural ... A: I'm glad to hear that you ar particular about safety and progressions. Rotating the class in ... | |
| Bending back into a bridge/ forming a crab | 9/17/2005 |
| Q: My daughter goes regularly each week to a gym club in England. She finds most aspects enjoyable and ... A: Doing a bridge requires a combination of two things: strength and flexibility (mostly in shoulders, ... | |
| I need to know. | 4/28/2005 |
| Q: .. But i was just curious. A: It's great that you are still interested in gymnastics. It's a great sport that works your whole ... | |
| recreational gymnastics | 3/28/2005 |
| Q: I am 15 years old. I have never formally taken gymnastics before, but have always been interested in ... A: Anyone can enjoy gymnastics. Try looking into a local gymnastics club and see if they have teen or ... | |
| late age | 2/4/2005 |
| Q: i am a 24 yr old guy i am also quite skinny(height=5'7'',weight=59 kgs.) i want to take up ... A: I'm glad to hear you are interested in gymnastics. It's a great sport. Anyone can enjoy gymnastics ... | |
| "Kip" | 1/6/2005 |
| Q: Is there a certain technique in to the kip? my daughter is a level 4 and she has her kip but it ... A: It's kind of hard to put in to words without seeing your daughter how to improve a kip but I will ... | |
| age and time | 8/20/2004 |
| Q: i was in gymnastics for 3 years back when i was 8, 9, and 10.i am in love w/ gymnastics but i am ... A: Gymnastics is a great sport and I'm glad to hear you love it. It's not too late to enjoy gymnastics. ... | |
| Front tuck/front flip | 8/16/2004 |
| Q: I recently learned a front tuck/front flip on tramp,then i started practicing on hitting the ... A: Congrats on learning a front tuck on tramp and with a springboard. Your next step is to learn one on ... | |
| Basic Casting | 6/28/2004 |
| Q: For some reason I am having trouble doing a simple cast on the low bar. I used to be able to do it, ... A: Like most gymnastics skills practice makes perfect. Spending time working on a better cast will help ... | |
| Back flips | 5/14/2004 |
| Q: I have just started doing recreational gymnastics at the age of 20 and I have been learning to do ... A: Congrats for starting gymnastics! It's a fun sport at any age! I can understand your fear of back ... | |
| Any help with teaching children's gymnastics? | 9/8/2002 |
| Q: I was wondering if you would be able to give me any hints or any websites that would help give ideas ... A: Coaching 3-5 year olds can be a lot of fun but also a lot of work as these kids tend to have a short ... | |
Gymnastics
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Anon.
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Expertise
I can answer questions about recreational gymnastics. I cannot answer specific and advance training questions. I cannot answer questions about specific competitions, routines, or events.
Experience
I have worked as a recreational gymnastic coach for a variety of age levels. I have also participated in gymnastics as a recreational gymnast.
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