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Life as A Junior Olympic Athlete: Living the GB Philosophy
As GymnasticBodies has grown in popularity, more and more people have questioned what it was like to be one of Coach Sommer’s original athletes. The truth is, anyone who has attended a GB seminar can tell you first-hand what training under Coach is like. In fact, many current GB students have stated that their own
Continue ReadingAn Athlete's Self-Care for Valentine's Day
All kinds of love are worthy of being celebrated, that is for sure! Just don't forget to show yourself some love and self-care for Valentine's. As you show up show up for plans you make when those close to you, show up for yourself as well. Try out one, some, or all of these six
Continue Reading2 Minute Stretch to Improve Your Handstand Line
Whether you are working towards better skill and adjustments or looking to give your handstand line a bonus for better long-term sustainability, this simple stretch based around the GymnasticBodies techniques will help you see an immediate difference in your handstand, as well as your overhead lifting mechanics, day in and day out. Add this exercise
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Thrive is not a typical weight-loss program. Thrive is a nutrition program that teaches you to how to eat well so you can perform well in your workouts and your life. Rather than focusing on the number between your toes, Thrive introduces healthy habits you can actually adhere to long-term. This is perfect for you if you’ve struggled to lose weight through traditional restriction-based programs in the past, or are simply looking to make improvements toward eating more healthfully. The course outlines weekly goals for you and requires accountability–the next step will not unlock until you have completed the step before for 6 days in a row. The gradual implementation of new habits makes this nutrition course manageable and simple to follow. There are 10 weeks of changes to make, but you’ll start with step one. After completing 6 days of your first new habit, you’ll add an additional 2 habits per week for the remainder of the program. Logging your progress requires you to adhere to your goal: a healthier you!
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All Levels Monthly Access Every Focus Varied Equipment BUILD A STRONG, FLEXIBLE, POWERFUL BODY. We believe exercise can be fun, informative, and life-changing. With access to our entire library, you can rebuild and strengthen your body from every angle. Begin with basic movements and joint strengthening. Advance into the mechanics of movement, preparing your body
Continue Reading6 Simple Tips To Keep a Consistent Workout Routine
We’ve all been the newbie in the gym before, obviously lost without a workout routine. You know, the inexperienced trainee with no idea how to stick to a plan long enough to see progress. Well, it’s no secret! Working out takes discipline, determination, and a little bit of sweat. Yes, hard-work never hurt anybody. In
Continue ReadingPost-Workout Nutrition: How To Eat For Optimal Recovery
You may already know that your post-workout nutrition is every bit as important as your training regimen—and it should get every bit as much of your attention as your exercise selection. Your body is rebuilding itself from the inside out in a constant state of regeneration, but when you throw in a hard workout, the
Continue ReadingFuel Up: Top 10 Pre-Workout Foods
Getting prepared for another daily workout session and need some extra fuel to make it through? Try energizing up with these delicious pre-workout foods. A healthy pre-workout meal often helps us perform better (especially if we wake up feeling like our tank is empty). If you’re opting for a pre-workout snack, we recommend a combination
Continue ReadingWater and Exercise: Why Your Body Needs H2O
How can you tell if you’re drinking enough water? We are sure you have heard the recommended is 8 glasses for a daily dose, while the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine specifies about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) for men and about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) for women. But what is this consumption of
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