The Pit Activity Book Volume 6 | Page 11

& with What are some of the best aspects of being a professional gymnast/athlete? “ I would say being in good shape hard to get out of shape and get back into it. Also, I think being at this level of gymnastics keeps your overall athleticism high. “ Why do you feel the Pro Gymnastics Challenge is a great event? “ PGC is great because it brings athletes together from all over the world into a fun, exciting and thrilling competition that nobody has done before. “ What are some of the differences between traditional gymnastics and the Pro Gymnastics Challenge? “ PGC is basically a new generation of sport. PGC allows more personality to the sport and allows the gymnasts to be more themselves. “ What kind of training advice would you give a young gymnast? “ I would say that when gymnastics gets give up when life gets hard. “ How do you overcome mental blocks/fears in the gym? “ I either go back to basics or try not to overthink things. I like to be confident in myself and trust my gymnastics. “ Why did you choose to stick with gymnastics? “ most and I never got bored with it. I always learn something new. “ What advice would you give a young gymnast as far as persuing their dreams? “ Never give up on what you want no matter what. No matter what people say or think. If you want to do it, you can do it. Always keep that mindset and be mentally tough. Know you can do whatever you want. What are some of the most important aspects to concentrate on as an athlete? “ “ I think mental toughness is a huge key. If you believe you can do something and you really want to do it, then you will find a way to make it happen. “