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. :)

Turning Point – Rocky Mountain Open 2012

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Robert

During 2011 I had fun learning a few new tricks, and in 2012 I will have fun conditioning to become very solid in my basic swing and strength moves. Continue reading →

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My Cool Trick

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Robert

This is my cool trick – swinging on the rings! Continue reading →

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2011 ASU Maroon and Gold Competition

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Robert

I competed at the 2011 ASU pre-season inner squad competition this year. Continue reading →

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The Couch Planche

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Robert

During the summer in Phoenix when it was too hot to use my rings in the garage I had to be creative with my workout equipment. Now that summer is over I can do a planche on the back of … Continue reading →

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This Old Dog Can Learn New Tricks

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Robert

The video above is from my second gymnastics competition in 10 years. I added 2 new tricks to my rings routine for this meet that I had never done before – a cross pull out and a back uprise-cross. This … Continue reading →

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