pod(CAST HANDSTAND): Gymnastics & CrossFit JR Jaquay

Summary
Anna Stern, a coach and adaptive athlete, shares her journey of overcoming cancer and living with a neurological movement disorder called dystonia. She discusses the challenges faced by adaptive athletes and the importance of accessibility in fitness spaces. Anna also talks about her experience as an NCAA athlete and her upcoming participation in the Adaptive CrossFit Games. She emphasizes the need for understanding and support for individuals with disabilities. Anna discusses her experience with dystonia and how it affects her hip flexors. She explains that dystonia is an overactivation of signals from the brain to the muscles, causing involuntary muscle contractions. Anna takes medications that reduce electrical activity in the brain to manage her symptoms. She also talks about the challenges of competing in multi-day events like the CrossFit Games and the importance of rest and recovery. Anna is passionate about coaching other people with disabilities and volunteers for Angel City Sports, an organization that provides free access to adaptive sports.
You can reach Anna on her Instagram Page HEREStrange Strength & Conditioning WEBSITEAngel City Sports WEBSITE
Wheel WOD WEBSITEAdaptive Training Academy WEBSITE

Chapters
00:00Feeling Welcome and Accepted in the Fitness Community
04:10The Importance of Adaptive Sports and Categorization
09:17Barriers to Entry for Adaptive Athletes
13:34The Impact of Cancer on Anna's Life
30:44Managing the Challenges of Competing as an Adaptive Athlete
35:48The Challenges of Neurological Fatigue
37:36The Importance of Rest and Recovery
38:17Becoming a Coach and Volunteering for Angel City Sports
40:29The Transformative Power of Functional Fitness
44:18Coaching Adaptive Athletes
48:17Adapting and Scaling Movements

Disappointment is a universal emotion that can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or financial status. In the context of sports, disappointment often arises when athletes fail to achieve their goals, such as making it to the Olympics. Coping with disappointment requires acknowledging and accepting emotions, shifting focus to what can be controlled, and visualizing success. Support from teammates, coaches, and family is crucial in helping athletes bounce back. It's important to remember that disappointment does not define one's worth, and setbacks can be turned into opportunities for growth.

Disappointment is a natural part of life and sports, and it does not define one's worth.Athletes can cope with disappointment by acknowledging and accepting their emotions.Shifting focus to what can be controlled, such as attitude and effort, can help athletes bounce back.Visualization is an effective technique for building confidence and resilience.Support from teammates, coaches, and family is invaluable in navigating through disappointment.Setbacks can be turned into opportunities for growth and learning.
Chapters
00:00Understanding Different Types of Disappointment
01:30Coping with Disappointment in Sports
04:40The Power of Mindset and Visualization
08:02Supporting Athletes Through Disappointment

Welcome back to the podcast. This week I want to discuss setting realistic goals. So often people find themselves setting goals and later realizing they didn't accomplish those goals. Why does this happen? Are people jusy lazy? I don't think that's the answer. More often than not folks don't quite understand how much work needs to go into success. Maybe they don't know where to start.
Today I am going to outline the S.M.A.R.T. rule and hopefully it provides clarity on how to find success.
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Welcome back my people!
Did you hear about the return of one Gabby Douglas? She returned to competition this past weekend. Here is a video of her FLOOR ROUTINE from the American Classic where she qualified to the US Championships. Not too shabby for taking 7 years off!
Today we are going to talk about mastering basic skills. Why is this important? I'm glad you asked. Today I will answer all those questions and hopefully give you both insight as an athlete and possibly how to help your child why it is so important to master the easy stuff before they can master the more difficult stuff.
Here is the link to the HOLLOW BODY TRAINING VIDEO I mentioned in the podcast. Remember the hollow body is the building block for so many gymnastics skills you will also find in CrossFit.
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Welcome back to the show. Today, we're diving into the gym, a place that holds both dread and fascination for many. Have you ever wondered why some people keep going back to the gym, even when it seems like an uphill battle? Join us as we uncover the psychology behind this phenomenon.
Segment 1: The Social Aspect
Segment 2: Learning New Things is Fun
Segment 3: Having a Inspiring/Supportive Coach
Segment 4: Sense of Accomplishment
Segment 5: Receiving Support from Friends and Family 

It's clear that the reasons people keep going back to the gym are as varied as the individuals themselves. Whether it's for physical health, mental well-being, or social connection, the gym holds a unique allure that keeps drawing us in. So, the next time you find yourself lacing up your sneakers and heading to the gym, remember that you're not alone in your journey toward health and fitness.
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Guess what? I now have an official website, www.jrthegymnasticscoach.com. I would be honored if you go and check it out. I will be releasing exclusive content to those who subscribe so scroll down the bottom of the home page and enter your email and SUBSCRIBE to get content that no one else will be able to receive. 
Today I'm talking about rips we get on our hands. Gymnasts, CrossFitters or anyone who uses their hands to hold on to an object for large amounts of time know exactly what I'm talking about. Why do we get them? How do we prevent them and how do I treat a rip? 
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