Adult Gymnastics

Podcast: Kristie Phillips – the champion gymnast who never made it to the Olympics

In 1986, there was a Sports Illustrated cover. In 1987, there was a U.S. national title. In 1988, the world expected to see Kristie Phillips at the Olympic Games. It never happened. The media speculated it was because she had gained weight. Distraught and devastated, she stepped away from the sport for nearly a decade.Continue reading “Podcast: Kristie Phillips – the champion gymnast who never made it to the Olympics”

Be like Serena and Roger: Older amateurs offer tips for maintaining your athletic edge.

With the U.S. Open underway, Serena Williams and Roger Federer might be receiving all the attention for defying Father Time, but they aren’t the only players who seem to be thriving longer than expected. Away from the cameras, older amateurs are giving their younger counterparts unexpected competition. Be like Serena and Roger: Older amateurs offerContinue reading “Be like Serena and Roger: Older amateurs offer tips for maintaining your athletic edge.”