Author Archives: Robert

About Robert

I competed in gymnastics for 16 years through college at Arizona State University. After 10 years and 5 (now 6) children, I have returned to gymnastics as a competitor. I am a lifetime gymnast. :)

The Key to Flexibility is Untimed Stretching

originally posted at http://www.goodfeelingplace.com/the-key-to-flexibility-is-untimed-stretching When I was a freshman in college, I sustained a head injury from a car accident which required me to relearn many basic functions, including walking, talking, and writing with a pencil. Arizona State University (where … Continue reading

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How to Overcome a Mental Block

originally posted at http://www.goodfeelingplace.com/how-to-overcome-a-mental-block Mental blocks can come in many forms, but they all get fueled by the thoughts we think. Writers get “writer’s block”, actors get “stage fright”, and gymnasts (as well as other athletes) can develop an irrational … Continue reading

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Learning a Glide Kip – it’s all about the Swing

originally posted at http://www.goodfeelingplace.com/learning-a-glide-kip-its-all-about-the-swing I have received quite a few questions about glide kips over at allexperts, so I thought I would write a summary of my suggestions in one place that I can refer people to. It is a … Continue reading

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My After Workout Drink

originally posted at http://www.goodfeelingplace.com/my-after-workout-drink I remember in college one day a nutritionist came and spoke to the gymnastics team and told us that it is important to eat within an hour after working out. He said this would help the … Continue reading

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My Training Plan for a 2010 Gymnastics Competition

originally posted at https://www.goodfeelingplace.com/my-training-plan-for-a-2010-gymnastics-competition Since I’ve decided to compete again, I’ve attracted all sorts of ideas in line with that decision. I have thought about how I’m going to go about getting back “in shape”, what I should eat, how … Continue reading

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