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Overall Goal: I want to increase my strength and improve my conditioning for gymnastics.
Fit Status:
Gymnastics camp in a week, looking forward to doing some coaching of my own!
Motivation Level: 8/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Jamie
Sex:
Female
Age:
21
Location:
New York, United States
Occupation:
Student
Personal Website:
Gym:
Student Rec
Gym Location:
When I Started:
May, 2003
How I Started:
I started lifting weights as part of my gymnastics conditioning program. I got such great results that I now also lift in the off-season, to maintain my conditioning and to improve my overall level of fitness.
Why I Love It:
I enjoy lifting because it's really improved my gymnastic performance, I can feel a definite improvement in my overall strength and power. I can do strength moves like presses and planches so much more easily, sometimes it feels almost effortless, I can't help wanting to show off to people what I can do now.
How I Stay Motivated:
I'm motivated by visualizing what I want to accomplish and by seeing myself make more and more progress every day. People have told me that my arms put even some guys arms to shame, now that's motivation!
BB Accomplishments:
I hold my high school's record for the most push-ups (114) and pull-ups (16) done by a girl.
Forum Signature:
If you stick a gymnast on a football field for football practice, after an hour, she'd come back a little bruised. If you stick a football player on a beam for gymnastics practice, he'd be dead before the hour was up.
Last Updated: Jul 7, 2008 10:38pm
What buffjamie Is Up To:
May 24, 2009
buffjamie updated Fit Status "Gymnastics camp in a week, looking forward to doing some coaching of my own!" - 11:38 am - Comment
May 18, 2009
buffjamie updated Motivation Level to 8/10 and said: "Motivation level is high!" - 10:01 pm - Comment
buffjamie updated Fit Status "Thanks everyone for the compliments, I'm so flattered! I'm going to work even harder this summer!" - 10:01 pm - Comment
I want to increase my strength and improve my conditioning for gymnastics.
Goal (Long):
My goal for this summer is to gain more physical strength and power but I also want to really improve my stamina and endurance. I'm also spending the summer taking some dance classes to improve my artistry. I want to finish my routines fluidly and with as much energy as I started it with. My long term goal is still to maintain a strong fit physique even after I'm no longer competing in gymnastics. Competing in fitness maybe in my future, if gymnasts like Mia Finnegan and Natalie Hunt can do it, then so can I!
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Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: Oct 4, 2008 8:23pm
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My workout program is pretty intense. I generally train for gymnastics 4-5 days a week, I do a lot of bodyweight exercises in my training sessions. My usual regimen consists of something like 120 push-ups (or 30 handstand push-ups), 400+ sit-ups/V-sits/oblique crunches, 50 leg raises (to...
Thanks Jamie! I've been working on it...all the best getting back into training, maybe I'll see you in the super six next year! And don't be shy about taking new progress pics to show off either, your last one was just awesome=0 Take care:)
Hey Jamie,
You know what, I think I will go for it. I went to the gym today and did a body fat test with my trainer. To my unbelief, he said I am @ 4.5% Whoo hoo. Thanks for the cheering section. I will need it. Any comp on your end?
