Pre-season is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s the perfect opportunity to focus on foundations, build strength, and set the tone for the upcoming competitive season. Every year, I refine my focus based on what my athletes need most. This year, these are the five main areas I’m prioritizing in our training. 1. Handstand Shaping You can never do too many handstands. They’re the foundation of nearly every skill in gymnastics, across every event. It’s not just about hol

One of my favorite things is creating new and exciting cardio workouts for my athletes on Saturday mornings. It keeps training fun, challenging, and engaging. This week, I took inspiration from the popular Hyrox workout. Recently, I’ve seen a lot about this race, which has gained popularity for its high-intensity functional training that combines endurance and strength exercises. It presents a unique challenge that can be adapted to athletes from different backgrounds. I recr