Michael Traynor Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have been suspiciously quiet lately so I thought I would share a little something; by way of a huge thank you to Coach Sommer and to you all as a community. Three years ago (give or take) I purchased a set of rings off the back of a deep seated childhood fascination with gymnastics (frustratingly in this area of rural Scotland there was no facility when I was a child) combined with complete boredom with weight training. I couldn't perform 3 pull-ups with good form, do a single dip, even hold myself in support, nor could I touch my toes, etc. So I headed on over to google in an effort to educate myself and found this wonderful website (a story most of you no doubt share). 3 years later I am posting a video, none of this is the "best" I can do, not the most difficult skills and exercises I can perform, nor is it particularly mind-blowing but it is progress; proof of the strength and endurance GST can build in anyone. Particularly bear in mind that this is one set of 3 I use as a conditioning warm-up, after FSP and before my main workout and that it does not leave me particularly fatigued. I started with some space and one set of rings, all the other equipment has been made, found, refurbished, saved up for or inherited. I am now coaching the local Gymnastics Club and going through qualifications, doing a tiny bit to invest in the future of the sport. So thank you Coach Sommer; I now have strength, flexibility and a path to increase them both, an awesome place to train and a great time teaching enthusiastic youngsters the joy of movement and mastering their bodies! p.s. The Foundation Course is fantastic! Here is the video: 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDERIC DUPONT Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Very nice, thank you for sharing this with the community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hobbs Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 That is some very nice progress! Looking forward to seeing your year 6 video. - Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keilani Gutierrez Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 yeah boy! that's what im talkin' about! felicidades y bendicion en tu jornada! (congratulations and blessings on your journey) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Edgar Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Nice! Good work Michael! Your gym looks wicked! I'm in Newcastle, if you are ever in the area, Benfield gym is unbelievable and it would be cool to train with a fellow GBer! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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