A strong core isn’t just about having toned abs; that’s a side effect! It’s important to focus on your performance and capabilities - unlocking your gymnastics potential. Embrace these exercises, stay consistent, and watch as your core becomes a powerhouse, supporting you in every twist, flip, and turn on your gymnastics journey!
Read MoreAre you ready to bring the magic of gymnastics right into your living room? Whether you’re aiming for strength, flexibility, or simply want to embrace your inner Simone, this beginner’s guide to home gymnastics workouts is tailored just for you! Gymnastics is about strength, grace, and finding joy in movement. Your journey as a beginner gymnast starts at home, where dedication, practice, and a dash of determination will help you soar. So, roll out that mat, channel the gymnast in you, and embark on this sustainable lifelong journey.
Read MoreEver wondered how your gymnastics training can be a sanctuary for tranquility and stress relief? Let’s explore the incredible world of mindfulness in motion and how gymnastics training serves as a powerful antidote to stress. Gymnastics is not just about physical prowess; it’s a journey toward holistic well-being. Embrace the mindfulness embedded in your gymnastics training. It’s not just about perfecting routines; it’s about finding inner peace and serenity amidst the exhilarating movement.
Read MoreThinking about getting back into gymnastics again or trying it for the first time? There are a few things to know before you jump back in. Let's dive into this essential topic with a focus on helping you as an adult gymnast navigate injury prevention and recovery as you reintegrate into the world of gymnastics.
Read MoreHey there, fellow busy bees! Are you craving better flexibility but struggling to find time in your packed schedule? Fear not, because we’ve got your back! Gymnastics-inspired stretches offer a gateway to flexibility without monopolizing your day. Let’s dive into these moves designed specifically for the on-the-go woman:
Read MoreToday, we’re diving into a topic close to our hearts: the incredible significance of women in the world of sports. Strap on your sneakers and let’s explore the profound impact of women making waves in sports arenas worldwide. In essence, the importance of women in sports transcends the game itself. It’s about empowerment, breaking barriers, and paving the way for a future where every individual, regardless of gender, feels encouraged to pursue their athletic dreams.
Read MoreDo you find yourself downplaying yourself? I know I am guilty of this quite often. The thing is, there is no reason we should not be totally proud of our awesome accomplishments! Sure, they may seem “small” or “not as significant” as someone else’s, but you’re not here for a competition. Our journey is just that, it is ours to own and to enjoy. There is the saying, “Don’t compare your chapter 1 with someone else’s chapter 25,” but I want to add onto that a little… what if your happy ending on your life journey is not the same as someone else’s? That means even if you both are on chapter 10, those chapters are going to look quite different - and they should! So do me a huge favor and don’t compare ANY of your chapters with anyone else’s because you are writing an entirely different and beautiful story.
Read MoreThe beauty of goals is that they give us structure and purpose having something to work toward. Now you might be thinking that’s great… but you have no idea where to start?! No worries, that’s where TLAG comes in!
Read MoreThis clarified to me, loud and clear, what it means to be more than a gymnast. To be a human connecting through shared experiences, both good and bad. To be a human empathizing with experiences very different from my own. To be a human who has the capability to take a shared love for a sport and transform it into a trajectory that propels me further in my life.
Read MoreOftentimes in today’s world we either moving way too fast, or way too slow. There does not seem to be a comfortable balance we can strike to make us feel grounded. Countless research suggests that stress can actually lead to a physical decrease in our immune system leaving us more vulnerable to illness. So what can we do to alleviate some of this stress?
Read MoreSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month and we wanted to create a safe space and a resource for our community. If you follow our founder on Instagram, you may have seen one of her recent posts, and if not, I wanted to start off here today with that:
Read MoreAt the beginning of our Park City, Utah retreat, Danielle said something that - at the time - I didn’t realize the true weight of, “All of you will have a unique connection. You all are here, doing this work and experiencing things together that no one else is. You can never fully verbalize exactly what the experience of our Train Like a Gymnast retreats are like - you just have to live it.”
Now, as the retreat comes to a close and we continue on into our next chapters of lives, all heading different directions, I realize just how true this is. With that being said, I am going to do my best to bring the experience to life here, for you all, so you can see just how much you need this…
Read MoreJordan 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!
Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreI 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!!
Read MoreToday, I want to share with you why your journey matters and it all starts with this concept of “stop making excuses and start making experiences.”
Read More“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!”
And this is only just the beginning…
Read MoreA 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….
Read MoreThe summer of 1983 I was just shy of my 16th birthday and in the height of my teenage years. Bobby and I had started dating and I was falling in love. The only problem was I had two loves calling on my heart and they each were pulling me in two different directions. Gymnastics was not conducive to a teenage social life and I was missing out on a lot. My gymnastics was really advancing, but I was starting to question the commitment level this demanded.
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