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@holisticherbgirl i haven't measure the max time for any positions or done much testing for lifts. When i was younger i did bench press a couple of times and was about to do around 2.5 times my body weight.

@nothingwithoutgrace adults classes are GREAT. they are supportive and fun. you can learn from your friends and coaches. Also, it is a lot safer to do gymnastics supervised.

@perseveringwife0224 the flexibility needed in gymnastics is achieved by doing all the common stretches. that being said, if you want a skill that requires extra flexible you need to accommodate. The best way to look at it is from your end goal first ad work backwards. this leads me into your...

@zerbit generally i eat lean sources of protein, brown rice, potatoes,some breads, and lots of green veggies. Nuts and fish as well

@dawn16 my diet is pre planned and set according the workload phase i am in. Training wise: wake up and do my knee rehab immediately(recovering from surgery on both of my knees) eat breakfast go to first training( basics and stretching) come home and get to my school work( i am getting my...

@kingsmen i would recommend the same training structure. That is the great thing about training to learn a skill. if that skill is your end goal that you need to accomplish, no matter the obstacles you need to train is a skill specific way if you want to learn the skill. Your limitations of...

@cowboyup GREAT question. after my ring strength session i do these 6 exercises in a row for 2 rounds 1) rope climbs 2) leg lifts 3) p bar push ups 4) wide arm pull-ups ( behind the head) 5) straight body pulls 6)handstand pushups these exercises keep my joints healthy and strong. Not too much...

@valueofliving i think a strong combo of both is best! there are 2 things to consider when learning a complex skill like a planche: 1) it takes a lot of strength 2) there is a lot of mental work that needs to be done strength wise everything you listed is dead on and i would structure both...

@coppellia my favs are very basic. 1) handstand push-ups 2) straight body pulls( from a hang to inverted hang through a lever) 3) behind the head, wide arm pull ups. The trick to to perform these exercises with perfect form and focus on the squeeze at the end of every movement.

Hey All! I am excited to chat with you today! A little bit about me. I am currently the mens U.S. National team captain. I have been on the nation team for 6 consecutive years and competed in two world championships. I won a medal on still rings in 2013 world championships and I am the second...