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20 Signs You're an "Ex- Gymnast"

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Being a gymnast was not a sport, it was a lifestyle. As a full-time gymnast our whole lives, gymnastics came before everything. For as long as I can remember, the daily trips to the gym were either something we loved or dreaded, but I would never take those years back if I could. Looking back on our lives, gymnastics was a highlight that we will miss and remember forever.

So, here's 20 signs that you're an ex-gymnast:


1.) When someone tells you cheer-leading is like gymnastics, you question why you’re talking to this person at all



2.) You still can't watch those "Gymnastic Fail" videos on YouTube


3.) You still have old leos and medals somewhere in your house

4.) Your social life back then was non-existent



5.) Some days you get genuinely mad that you ever quit

6.) You hear songs on the radio and think "this would make awesome floor routine music"


7.) You sneak in a cartwheel or handstand whenever you find the time


8.) You still have dreams about being able to still do all your skills



9.) You sit on the floor in really weird positions that most people can’t even do. And you don’t even realize it.

10.) You can still throw a back handspring when you want to

11.) Some days you want to get back into the sport

12.) And then realize you're way too old and out of shape now


13.) But no matter how long it's been you still have some insane muscle strength


14.) When there's gymnastics on TV you will not move til it's over



15.) The Olympics is a whole other story



16.) You had a crush on Carly Patterson and Shawn Johnson



17.) "Hitting the bars" nowadays have a completely different meaning to you



18.) You tell people you had to stop because you got hurt and you remember that in the real world having really serious injuries isn’t a normal thing


19.) You know that nothing feels as good as hitting a routine perfectly.


20.) No matter what, you'll always define yourself as a gymnast



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