Nicole Langevin, owner of Precision Choreo and co-owner of MyGymJudge with Chellsie Memmel, joins Better Late to talk about her journey from gymnast to choreographer and judge, and her presentation at GymCON in 2020 that’s sparked conversations about smart choreography. She breaks down how gymnasts can maximize their score by being smart with the elements they include in their routines, why compulsories aren’t the be-all-end-all of true skill progression, what judges wish gymnasts knew, and why adults have an advantage in maximizing non value deductions and the “in between” of routines. Plus, she talks about how even gymnasts who aren’t competing can benefit from MyGymJudge and Precision Choreo.

Caitlin Rooskrantz saw herself going to the Olympics from a very young age, even though she didn't grow up seeing a lot of South African gymnasts competing at the highest levels on TV. But her vision never wavered. She joins Better Late to talk about her journey to earning a spot for the Tokyo Olympics while overcoming years of injuries and setbacks leading up to the 2019 Worlds in Stuttgart. Caitlin shares her experiences training through a global pandemic and how she adapted to virtual and in-home training, how she considers and trains new skills, and what it means to break sports barriers in South Africa.

Alexis Brion started gymnastics at the age of 7 and accelerated through the levels to become a junior elite by age 10. She joins Better Late to talk about her fast rise to the top of the sport, leaving elite competition and why she decided to return to compete for the University of Alabama, the skills that all gymnasts should focus on, and more.

If you saw UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis's viral floor routine this month, you've seen BJ Das's work. Bijoya "BJ" Das is UCLA's choreographer, a dancer by profession, and a former gymnast. She joins Better Late to talk about making the switch from choreographing routines for developmental-level gymnasts to the NCAA scene, and what adult gymnasts can learn about making their own floor routines come to life. BJ also shares her gymnastics journey, how her Indian background impacted her involvement in the sport, and finding a new love for dance following her own gymnastics career.

KAZAM Gymnastics in Ottawa, Ontario, is a rarity in the sport of gymnastics. It's a facility designed specifically to train adults, with a focus on the fundamentals that lay the foundation for gymnastics skills and functional movement. Founder Alex MacInnis joins Better Late to talk about his journey from gymnast to CrossFit instructor to owner and head coach at a one-of-a-kind gym for adult gymnasts. He explains the four core pillars of KAZAM and how an adult athlete, whether starting or continuing gymnastics, can use them to move better, feel better, and learn better.

Carrie Niolet returned to gymnastics because she just wanted to do one more kip. She got her kip and hasn't stopped since. She joins Better Late to talk about how she's found a way to keep learning and keep improving without a consistent facility where she can train, why she believes more adult gymnasts should be coaches, and more.

Danielle Gray is a fitness instructor, a Wilhelmina model, and founder of Train Like a Gymnast. She knows branding and marketing. She joins Better Late to talk about her gymnastics journey, the moment she knew that gymnastics was aligned with her purpose, and how a small failure paved the way to creating massive long-term value. Plus, she offers tons of tips for adult gymnasts who want to build a social media presence, including how to let your values build the foundation for your platform, why she positions Train Like a Gymnast and herself as different entities, and how to get over perfectionism. Plus, learn more about getting involved with Train Like a Gymnast and their programs.

Elsa Garcia started gymnastics at the age of 3, but unlike many Olympian origin stories, she didn't attend her first competition until she was 10 years old. She spent seven years building the foundation that enabled her to skyrocket among her peers. That patient approach has helped her maintain a genuine love and joy for the sport. Elsa joins Better Late to talk about her journey to the London Olympics in 2012 and her journey as she tries to make her second Olympic team. She talks about the state of sports in Mexico, how she learns new skills, training after coronavirus, and regaining strength and skills after lower back surgery.

Shevie Vahdatpour’s gymnastics journey started like many do: in rec classes and then competing as a child and teenager. But unlike many young gymnasts who lose interest or quit due to injury or by choice, Shevie’s last day in the sport came unexpectedly. She joins Better Late to talk about making her way back to the sport after ten years away, being ready to compete again, and how to live in the uncertainty of adult gymnastics. She also talks about her ideal training scenario, getting over mental blocks, and how to set up a home gym.

Jessica O'Beirne, host of the mega popular Gymcastic podcast, has opinions on adult gymnastics, and they are well earned. Before starting the first and biggest gymnastics podcast in the world, Jessica competed as a JO gymnast and later as an adult gymnast for over a decade. She joins Better Late to talk about her gymnastics journey and how she created opportunities for herself to stay involved as an adult. She shares tips for approaching gym owners about starting adult gymnastics classes and how to get their buy-in for the long term. Jessica also talks about what it's like for many gymnasts to transition from the USAG culture to adult gymnastics, getting over your ego, relearning skills again and again, and why adult gymnasts should be careful about trusting their muscle memory. PLUS! How to make conditioning fun and Jessica's vision for the ideal adult gymnastics program.