by Sarah Petersen | Nov 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Disclaimer: As an Amazon affiliate, I may receive commissions for these items. I am also affiliated with Hyperice, ATG, & VIVOBAREFOOT. These are brands I love, respect, and have personally used for years. I would never lead ya astray ✨ What should you get your...
by Sarah Petersen | May 17, 2024 | Injury Prevention
If you’ve been on Insta lately, maybe you’ve seen this legend: You can watch his interview here. John walked (or hobbled, really) into Aspinwall Gymnastics Center 3 years ago. I was coaching on the other side of the gym, and he waved me over. 👋🏼 “Can...
by Sarah Petersen | Mar 1, 2024 | Flexibility, Injury Prevention
Carly Cartwheel is a level 8, crushing the game, but her backbend SUCKS! She pushes to the limit, but all she walks away with is a sore lower back and something that mayyyybe looks like a backbend… if ya squint 👀 So why is this? Well, there could be a few things...
by Sarah Petersen | Jan 3, 2024 | Injury Prevention, Recovery
Let’s ease into the New year, let me tell you about a resolution I wish MY coaches had picked up while I was a young gymnast: MORE. FOAM. ROLLING. I didn’t even touch a foam roller until I was in college, and let me tell you, it was an… experience....
by Sarah Petersen | Dec 21, 2023 | Injury Prevention
The return from holiday breaks looks different for gymnasts than most athletes. Hannah Handstand is hyped up on sugar cookies and hasn’t even THOUGHT about pointing her toes in over a week. Time to ramp up her practice to make up for lost time! I get where your...
