Gymnastic.ly

     If you don't have top vision and it's hindering your performance, no worries! There are quite a few options for you. One of which is simple. You can use rubber bands to keep on your glasses. Just wind two or more bands around the end pieces (individually) of your glasses to help them grip behind your ears. Another option is to purchase (on Amazon) a hook that can also grip behind your ears and keep your spectacles from sliding. You can even go with the traditional athletic strap or goggles (wouldn't recommend).      For some of the bolder ones out there, you can always decide (with a parent of course) to go ahead and take to leap for contact lenses. They are (according to doctors) much safer than any type of glasses or surgery to correct your vision as an athlete. When worn properly, you can't even feel them in your eyes. In addition, they don't fall out and you can see much better with contacts than with glasses because they are closer to your eye....

     Meets. We all love meets. Truth is, meets can be something look forward to as long the troubles are out of the way. One of the biggest complaints I get from young teenage gymnasts is about periods. This problem is often what makes or breaks a gymnast. However, a gymnast that is truly serious about her career will not let this phase her. Learning to put in tampons is never fun, but often a requirement for a gymnast. Even though you may be able to get away with a pad during practice, meets are not a good time to try to hide it. If tampons are really not a the road you want to go down, Amazon sells underwear that is specifically made for gymnasts like you. The garment is sewn so according to the average gymnastics leo cut (shape and size). Therefor making it hard for it to be seen, and it won't show when you stretch around in your uniform.      Another common complaint is bras. For the smaller girls, there is good news. The regular cupped bra that you we...