How to do gymnastics when you’re tired and your body hurts

[@Tiffanaynay13]

I’ve never wanted someone to make an Olympic team so bad in my life. Rooting for you Myk

[@tazhorse]

Ditto.

[@jameswhitelaw7363]

feelings 100% mutual honestly i don’t care the other 3 spots i need MyKayla too take one of them.

[@lynnekerry8393]

@@jameswhitelaw7363 mmmm

[@cassiemackay9044]

Me too!!! And I’m Canadian! 🤫

[@jennystiller4146]

The girls in the gym cheering you on is so special!!

[@amypennebacker4941]

It's really precious! They must really look up to MyKayla.

[@sarahmiller3550]

I tear up watching it and listening to them!

[@lexivarga7800]

@Indwelling Spirit Creations 777 bruh what- they are cheering her on. And that was a really good routine so pls stop

[@puppyheart7778]

@Indwelling Spirit Creations 777 it really depends, idk if you know but usually in gyms there’s a lot of yelling and cheering, it’s really really helpful on tough days. If she really thought it was an issue, she would tell them to stop. Regardless, she’s a professional gymnast that knows how to block it out. Gabby Douglass’ old coach Chow used to make the girls scream/cheer at her while doing her routines to simulate real competitions, when there are wayyy larger crowds that are screaming constantly. Just thought you should know!

[@harper9112]

@Indwelling Spirit Creations 777 no, it gives her confidence

[@ashruz_3095]

Let’s all pray NBC doesn’t fail with the coverage of trials this time.

[@benweikert6512]

They fail every time

[@makennadrake8463]

Oh gawd pls!!

[@lianeobrien9339]

What happened in the past?

[@tyra1888]

@@lianeobrien9339 the only thing they showed of myks at champions was her vault (for day 2 wasn’t able to catch day 1) which ofc is fitting but it was still disappointing, we had to watch the rest of her routines on youtube

[@EpicFloorMusix254]

Most of the time they show the gymnasts walking around after a routine and talking about them instead of showing other routines. The real problem is that they tell us the same info each time.

[@vemovasnena]

Why did it make me emotional hearing your coach say he’s proud of you? 😭

[@Mspassionatevoice]

I love how open and real Myk is being! Not every day is your best, and you have to push through the bad ones to reach your goals. Keep pushing girl! That bar routine is going to kill at trials!

[@GunnWrights]

Just consider this a warm-up for marriage. You woke up late, have to get the kids to school, get yourself to work, do 8+ hours there, come home - make dinner, dishes, homework, baths etc. and then your HUSBAND wants to perform your WIFELY DUTIES, even though you're exhausted and hurt everywhere. You're up until midnight with him, 1 of your kids has just wet the bed, you finally get to sleep around 1 am, and you have to be up again the next day at 6 am to start it all over again....... and this is a 'good' day!! You're welcome!

[@sarahperson4516]

“I say young be lady you’re walking like my grandma”. 😂😂 haha I love it.

[@Constantin9va]

A golden moment

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

🤣😅

[@Constantin9va]

@@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial u a cute: insanely talented grandma tho, so it’s ok!

[@CaMiChEEr]

Gosh i love Bob

[@lwlwawaw8699]

Me too!

[@lisseth3190]

this title is everything

[@christianam8938]

truuuu

[@jennyvezina4551]

I have been watching your gymnastics for years and I think you are peaking at just the right time. Your going to kill it at trials, your going to do so good your going to surprise yourself. Just keep pouring yourself into practice and I bet you place in the top 3 overall at trials. You've got this I just know it, I'm a 60 year old woman whose been watching gymnastics since the beginning of time 😂 and I really mean it your going to peak at trials!!

[@susandilaudo9534]

yes yes yesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!! this is the best comment. i love it! i cannot wait to see trials LIVE! finally get to see this amazing young woman in person, doing her thing. Lived in Mesa 2004-2007 and totally remember seeing an itty bitty baby Skinner on local news. Never forgot her name! Woohoooo! Let's GO MyKayla!!!

[@jennyvezina4551]

@@susandilaudo9534 your so lucky to be able to watch the trials live.......have a great time!!!! I just know this is Makaylas year!!!

[@susandilaudo9534]

Jenny Vezina yes!! i am so very grateful for the opportunity! ive wanted to go to trials since the 80s! im 44 now; well worth the wait to get to see it this year!! TY!

[@anthonylovesgymnastics3787]

I think the same thing!! Top 3!!

[@IronBubbles]

Eat well, get a massage, and push hard! We are all rooting for you.

[@katekurek1859]

So in awe of your power! I feel like your coach does such a great job at finding the perfect combination of motivation, encouragement, specific constructive feedback, and suggesting new techniques that fits you individually. Keep it up lady, you got this!!!

[@mexqable]

Bob is the business!

[@AliceH96]

What a supportive gym you train at. No jealousy, just pure support and cheering. Every gym I have been to whenever there was somebody at elite or beyond level people would sneer at that athlete. It would be a fun video to see you coach them off-season! See what kind of ambitions they have and your professional look at how far they are and most of all just have pure fun with gymnastics, no pressure no competition on the horizon just fun!

[@Constantin9va]

They also on camera tho…

[@AliceH96]

@@Constantin9va No matter what, or how good people fake. People always have tell tale signs. Even if there was 1 sneering, shouldn't dampen the others who genuinely root for her. And which child doesn't want to be taught from someone on Olympic level? Believe in a little bit more positivity, especially when there is no harm possible!

[@Constantin9va]

@@AliceH96 I am a “survivor” (hate that term” and I’m not “dampening positivity” I support Myk! Literally just stating the obvious lol. And tell tale signs of what? Ab*se? Because that is NOT true. I’m not accusing her coaches or gym! The dude seems really cool and nice, but I don’t give anyone involved with gymnastics the benefit of the doubt anymore. You can’t tell “in their eyes” (as a famous pyramid scheme hun once said) or by a gymnast’s demeanor if they are being hurt by their coaches, gym, or anyone for that matter,

[@Constantin9va]

I never noticed anyone sneering until you said that it GREAT catch!

[@Redh3adElizabeth]

Honestly I don't care who makes up the rest of the team at this point, as long as Myk is on it, I'll be thrilled

[@rachelmccalla2999]

I wanted Mckayla, Chellsie, & Grace to make it. Still hoping for Mckayla and Grace ❤

[@Redh3adElizabeth]

@@rachelmccalla2999 I really love Chellsie and Grace too, I just worry that getting everyone I want is impossible, so if I think of what I want most, it's for MyKayla to make it, cause frankly she deserved to make it in 2016. I think the best team would be Myk, Grace, Simone, and Suni. That would be the dream. Hoping Chellsie makes Worlds, and honestly if Grace doesn't make the Olympics this year I think she should do what Myk did and go to college and then back to elite, the next Olympics is only 3 years away

[@rachelmccalla2999]

@@Redh3adElizabeth for sure!! I totally agree!

[@Appaddict01]

Riley and MYK. But, then Wong.😭

[@hayleylarsen7938]

Rachel McCalla you won’t get both it’s one or the other

[@Shelbsterr7]

Bob is literally my favorite. In all the ugliness that's come out of some coaches these last few years, he's a real one.

[@tpocain]

Yep, that's a good coach right there!

[@onlyanoption]

The faces you make when you are just not feeling it omg relatable 😂😂

[@sajero2]

Your coach seems awesome, MyKayla. With all the recent horror stories of some big coaches, yours is so positive.

[@billgreen4592]

Although you use "Wonder Woman," as your intro, you are allowed to be human! None of us armchair quarterbacks realize the level of effort that you are putting forth. So proud of you! Keep it up! #goutes

[@beamazing.2183]

“I say young lady, you’re walking my grandma but it’s ok.” I’M DEAD🤣🤣🤣

[@almadeluz501]

Right, complements her then puts her down. Joke or not, dude was an ass to say that. NO SHIT SHES TIRED. Elite gymnastics is abusive on the body! It is not possible to not feel the pain from this level of training

[@kay18288]

@@almadeluz501 he was very clearly joking....he knows how tired she can be and he’s trying to get her to push through that’s what coaches are for

[@ponyef1430]

@@almadeluz501 she makes jokes like that all the time. I think that’s how their relationship is!

[@almadeluz501]

@@ponyef1430 ahhh I see 😮

[@kevinjewell233]

Your dance on floor is so much more fluid and graceful when you aren't under the scrutiny of the judges and you're a little tired...though you may lack some amplitude and extension the arms and body just flow so much easier, your torso moves and isn't so rigid!!! You CAN dance you just have to forget what critics say and feel the music through all your body and project like an actor you love for gymnastics!!!

[@lmh0118]

I love that your coach always has positive things to say even when correcting errors. You've got this! I'm routing for you!

[@Ding_Bat]

I have never seen someone work so hard and be so dedicated at achieving their end goal as you. I am really in awe of you.

[@makennadrake8463]

Your gonna crush trials!!! Have faith in yourself! You’ve got this 🔥🥇🔥 Ps. The girl that said you can do this when you were trying to jump to the bar was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@juanantoniomoreno3409]

I teared up watching your bars routine and I feel the stress and the effort. It really is amazing how much you are pushing your mind & your body so you better stay strong Gurl!

[@myahill909]

Same ugh

[@nancynewman1356]

I am with you Myk. Praying for your success (and for your body to heal). You may be tired, but you are looking fabulous. You got this girl! God bless you, Jonas, and Melo.

[@jannat-ej7ch]

it’s so nice and sweet that the other girls in the gym are cheering for Myk. it’s like one big family

[@katilyn498]

yess im not the only one when im tired at gym i almost start crying and rush everything and its terrible

[@greta8411]

Me today 🤦

[@christianam8938]

same

[@wendyokoopa7048]

Me

[@katielizfmedic18]

Dang girl you look so much stronger on bars!! You pushed thru the pain, (weakness leaving the body) look very put together! Because of you my youngest daughter Mikayla started gymnastics again after 2 years out fighting illness! She was told 6 mo ago she would never be able to do gymnastics again, but she looks up to u so so much you inspired her to push hard thru PT and is back in the gym again! 🥲 MOM, IF MIK CAN DO IT I CAN DO IT". Thank you for the amazing example you set thru your courage, pain, strength and tears. U r an inspiration!! We are so proud of you here (our gym is called Levitate) and my oldest daughter Lyric is on her way to college and doing gymnastics there as well (she was out for 6 mo w bone spur in foot and fractured calcaneous) was going to give up but has watched your entire channel, & made the decision (after you kicked ass the 2nd day of last competition) to start training again. She was in the gym Monday!! THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH EVERY VIDEO U POST! We know u have a place on the Olympic team! YOU DESERVE IT! 💜💯

[@elizabethsantos5586]

I love how everyone in the gym stops what their doing to cheat you on a support you, it’s so sweet and heartwarming. 🥰Love you, stay safe!

[@shannonpatch7233]

For being tired, I think you still looked really good. It seems like it’s all coming together at the right time. I know you got this!

[@kathypeyser8507]

You are as good on a bad day as you are on a good one. Don't sell yourself short. You rock!

[@Andrea-sb3yx]

Has anyone suggested altering your diet for more energy? Not just "eat healthy" but balancing your carbs, fats and proteins differently. Also the timing of meals. Might give you a little boost. But honestly you're amazing as is!

[@keljells]

You got this girl. If anyone deserves and earned a spot, you do! Pulling for you so hard! Your body knows what to do, just trust it! We believe in you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@keljells]

Also, as someone who was a L10 in the 90s and got recruited to the D1 championship track team as a PVer, then trained for 2004 with several teammates who were amazing enough to go, the mental game is way more difficult than the physical. When you get out at trials, just put it all out there and go out and let your body do it’s thing. I see it in you that you have this. DO NOT let doubt or anyone else’s words creep in there. YOU GOT THIS!

[@KYCyn1066]

Knowing how hard each one of these elements are, I'm always amazed at how MyKayla kept going back and doing it over and over and over. My body ached just watching her do it. People who think this sport is easy need to watch these videos to truly understand how long it takes to train these skills, even for elites who know the skills and have to practice them over and over. I love her determination.

[@jenniferwatson1944]

Thank you Mykayla for allowing us to see you on a day when you weren’t felling your best and just feeling tired. We all have those days sometimes. Hearing the girls cheer you on was so sweet.

[@benweikert6512]

She was never my favorite before this KZbin channel. I want her to make the team. She has worked so hard. Her talent is undeniable. Her work ethic is admirable

[@kristenturner2172]

I love all the support the gym gives you on every turn

[@cydneypiper5463]

You are going to kill it at trials! I’ll be rooting for you so hard. You got this girl!!

[@randomrandom4905]

Firstly I’m a huge fan, but just wanted to give some suggestions that can increase your scores and make you more competitive for that Olympic team spot. To increase your scores, maybe consider the 1/1 double layout instead of the moors on floor because the moors gets so many deductions with a piked hip angle, knees bent and low chest on the landing. You have the power to easily do a super clean chuso which would increase your scores immensely (lose 0.1 in difficulty but gain 0.5+ in execution). Also the 3/2 to 3/1 on floor is great, it would be +0.2 in difficultly and eliminate the 0.1-0.3 step that usually comes after the 5/2. Also consider disconnecting the full pirouette on bars from the dismount. The 0.1 connection value isn’t worth the 0.3 deduction for the angle you usually finish the pirouette. Additionally, if it is the full pirouette instead of the hip circle full pirouette, there is no connection bonus from my knowledge. This means you are going for a connection that is all risk (the angle that the pirouette is finishing from vertical) and no gain. I think if you were to focus on the full pirouette alone (either the hip full or just full pirouette) it would increase your chance of ending in the vertical position and reducing your deductions. Vault looks great, if jade hadn’t secured her specialist spot through the World Cup, that spot would be yours and you’d be medaling at the Olympics! Hopefully you stick around for worlds cause you could definitely medal in multiple events. Goodluckk!

[@susandilaudo9534]

this is excellent feedback!

[@randomrandom4905]

@@susandilaudo9534 thank you I really hope she sees ☺️

[@TheBrookelizabeth21]

All. Of. This. 👍🏻👍🏻 excellent analysis and feedback!!

[@SchocoMacGirl]

Great analysis!

[@rachelrose99]

Her coach is so motivational and honest. What a valuable gem.

[@alessia9091]

I love how everyone in the gym was supporting her 🥰

[@gymfan0742]

5:14 I feel like Myk is 5 secs a way from a meltdown. You got this girly! Been rooting for you since the Rio Olympic Trials!

[@zombieloveproductions]

That bar routine!!! 😍😍😍 Way to push through all of that, Myk! True champion! I know we are headed into the craziest of crazy but I’m really hoping you can get the rest you need to be at your absolute peak. Keep fighting! I’ll definitely keep cheering!

[@makennadrake8463]

Well said!

[@jennyvezina4551]

Love your comment

[@beccakolar4137]

I am always yelling “come on Myk” through my phone when you post these!! Always rooting for you!

[@annaelise7357]

Practicing with a sore body is a different type of pain😭 but you got this girly!!! We believe!!!

[@deannastoppler1091]

I like how you keep it real. You’re doing awesome and once your body rests and heals a bit boom you’ll be back at it. I feel like pushing so hard is definitely emotional.

[@KristinCortez]

Best of luck to you, Myk. I've been watching your channel, and I'm cheering you on. I want so much for you to be on the Olympics team. Feel better, dear. You're awesome! God bless you.

[@kolibri7712]

whatever happens at olympic trials, i’m just glad i got to watch so much of your gymnastics through these videos

[@zoemontminy7882]

I need this, thank you! Good luck at trials!

[@munchkin5054]

I needed this too!

[@zoemontminy7882]

Lol the pain we gymnasts go through

[@munchkin5054]

@@zoemontminy7882 ohhhhhhh yes

[@Ash_xoxo]

@@zoemontminy7882 YES!!!

[@gymnasticswithanna]

@@zoemontminy7882 definitely! So much conditioning and hours of training each week!

[@FranciscaSantos-sc7oj]

Your form is improving so much !!! go MyKayla

[@crissy7312]

It is inspiring to see you... digging deep 💓 Thanks for sharing the tougher moments as you upgrade & perfect your routines. Your sense of humor is awesome...😜 Jonas, too!

[@enchantedella6495]

SKINNER! PLEASE listen to me girl. Your form looks so much better in practice. TAKE THAT TO TRIALS. Don't be rushed during your performance. PLEASE fix the leg separation on your giant before the dismount. YOU CAN DO THIS. Remember, I'm not crazy:) I just want you to make this team and I believe you can do it.

[@gymstyle5091]

She needs to stop focusing on Jonas's camera and get her work done. She keeps looking over at the camera.

[@enchantedella6495]

@@gymstyle5091 I noticed that too.

[@rafaelalvarenga4880]

THATS ALL!! I dont know why she always rush her routines at meets when it looks so clean during practice

[@enchantedella6495]

@@rafaelalvarenga4880 I watch her and all I keep thinking ie she is rushing to get it over with.

[@grrlsports]

I will be there in person at trials rooting for you!!

[@bnk.6638]

You are one of gymnasts that deserve a spot at the olympic team the most. We can see your efforts pains and tears. We love you!

[@pammy3312]

Super proud of you Mykala. Pushing through the hard days is what makes a champion. You have already come so far and overcome so many challenges. I sincerely hope you attain your goal.

[@jamieoliver9023]

Mykayla you can do this, we are all behind you, cheering you on, sending good energy and vibes your way! Good luck at trials, you will show them that you belong on that team, go and crush it! You got this!

[@gymnast5020]

i feel you 😂 i had practice yesterday and it killed me! rooting for you in Tokyo!

[@lilygrace5888]

Same I did to and I am really soar on my shoulders and arms

[@Bella-yl3po]

Good Luck at Trials!! Cheering for you

[@sweetandsoursoup]

You’ve got this! Beyond proud of you for sticking when all of the odds are against you.

[@vadimkrasnorada1805]

Myk, I really hope you make this team because you absolutely deserve it. Get that much needed rest before trials. You got this !!!!!

[@coleenspindler8223]

Kala your dance is just getting so much better on floor and yeah I think you have that full pac on bars, now just your handstand on low bar and hit your high bar handstands at vertical and you have yourself a 15.0 bar routine! On beam, way to hit that step out into a full- you totally fixed those arm positions- awesome! Love it! Even if you were dog- ass tired, you did exceptionally well! Keep it going, ya got this girl!

[@coleenspindler8223]

On the low bar handstands, I meant to say to hollow them out lol

[@auerkarin5186]

Respect! Your job seems much harder than it looks like. Sending you love from Austria❤️

[@wally2786]

I’ve only watched 6 minutes and it’s to intense!! He’s right, you know what to do, your muscle memory knows what to do. I ride jumpers, I’m 53, I got hurt badly 10 years ago. I started riding again 4 years ago. It’s weird, once I was back in shape, my body and mind knew what to do. And it’s a massive advantage over the young ones. You’re gonna kill it in Tokyo!!! I can’t wait to see you just smash it!!

[@mariarios_19]

I love your coach's approach. So supportive and real.

[@Toinettemar]

It's so great that these videos also show how positive and reinforcing coaching works and can be a thing!! Really enjoy seeing it and seeing the interaction with the team and the other gymnasts too :)

[@SuperLallypop]

Just started following you cuz I didn't know you had a channel. But I love watching you show us the ins and outs of what it's like to be in the world of a Gymnast. I have never been in a Gymnast gym in my life or Gymnast event unfortunately but since I can remember watching the Olympics on TV I wanted to be an Gymnast like yourself. Your have accomplished so many things in this sport, that's awesome. You will to continue* to do so too*. Hope* you have a moment to recover but I think u are going to do great at trials ❤

[@kaydencelockhart2525]

I love the title of the video😂

[@munchkin5054]

So funny 😂

[@supermathlete101]

I’ve said this before and I will say it again. The world needs to see you

[@AmandaArnold]

I literally teared up watching this. Bob and Lisa encouraging you when you were struggling and seeing you absolutely nail the bhardwaj both just made me emotional. NO ONE in gymnastics works harder than you. You are obviously so talented, but your hard work and determination set you apart. You should be so proud of yourself and I am wishing all the best for you at trials! You have all the tools you need to absolutely kill it and make the Olympic team!

[@chicagonay2009]

You are an inspiration to so many people and we’ve enjoyed seeing your journey. We are rooting for you and hope you can stay healthy and focused going into Trials! One last final push! Stay focused, in bounds, on the beam 😀 you are our hero!!

[@mahoganydrive]

If I went to her gym I don’t think I’d get anything done. Maybe you get used to it after a while but I think I’d be watching Mykayla the whole time in awe.

[@dianneriverq3064]

Honestly I don’t even enjoy sports but I have been following all the competitions because of you. Respect for pulling out such skills being that tired. Cheering you really hard for trials

[@aileensmall6732]

I was literally rewatching your old videos and so ecstatic to see a new one! Good luck at trials, go kill it 🔥

[@mfit.workouts]

Rooting for you! Stay strong

[@duchessofdissent5728]

I love how positive your coach is with you.

[@klg4zy]

Your coach is so positive!

[@beeceebelieves1922]

Thank you for sharing your goals and journey . I feel your physical and mental exhaustion on this video. What a trooper. You are my number one gymnast and can't wait for trials. Keep pushing hard and want to see you on that olympic team. Go young lady, not grandma

[@anapatriciaortiz1448]

The full-twisting pak is so goood !! Way better than the pak !

[@growingpainssuccs3332]

Your bars have gotten sooooo much better your coaches are great. You can see how quick you adapt to his corrections!

[@kirbywebb]

So proud of you - how hard you work and push through the hard days. Rooting for you at the trials! You are an inspiration to us all!!! Go Mykayla!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jeniastrid]

Love how everyone cheers you on :-) Must be amazing for those younger girls to watch you and learn too.

[@kelseycraddock6141]

You are an absolute inspiration! Rooting for you Myk.

[@ivone1889]

Thank you for being so real! Some days are hard but your bars look amazing ✨

[@ashlynsampson3147]

You got this girl!! We are all cheering and rooting for you!!!🤟🏻❤️❤️

[@tinkersprout]

NO MATTER WHAT MyKayla we are all behind you and all SO proud of what you have achieved this comeback

[@parismarie220]

I love your relationship with your coaches. You all work as a team and I can tell there is so much trust on both sides. I think I remember you have been with them for a long time now? Do you ever train with anyone else, like anyone from the USA team, Utah, or other elites at desert lights? Do you prefer to train alone or with others? Also, I get way to excited when I see a new video from you! I have some serious medical diseases and watching stuff is a great distraction a lot of times, and your videos have been my favorite go to for awhile now!! 💕

[@kreyna15]

Love watching your journey. (I’m just a regular person working 9-5 over here) Very impressed with your dedication and hard work!

[@willsbob123]

You are impressive. Whilst your form can be lacking sometimes, I’m blown away by your fight and determination. Your coaches positive reinforcement too is really refreshing. I would like to see you on the team. I’ve questioned if you will be or not but for sheer hard work you should be. You’re inspiring to watch and whatever happens you know how hard you’ve worked.

[@tiffanyleonard7487]

Cheering for you! Good luck at Trials!

[@claire46334]

Rooting for you Myk!!

[@castropolous8784]

Can't wait to see you at trials! You're going to hit each routine. Visualize it. You got it!

[@nicolecuadra7425]

Your leaps on beam have gotten so much better!!

[@myahill909]

Get it mykayla. Rooting hard for you. Thank you for sharing your journey

[@ericshapiro8221]

Great job at Championships! Wishing you the best of luck at Trials, I'll be cheering for you!

[@anthonylovesgymnastics3787]

Your work ethic is phenomenal! Give these next few weeks your all and a top 3 spot at trials and a spot on the Olympic Team is yours for the taking!! I’ll say it again: You have the funnest routines in the world! IT’S SKINNER TIME ✨

[@olivewojcinski6205]

If I were the people in the gym I would be like OMG there is an olympian in the gym!😲

[@Kennyb_Film]

Mykayla looks like you can do it we are all rooting for you

[@G_nicole19]

I’m headed to ST Louis next weekend to go watch the trials! Plus I am a competitive TNT gymnast going to nationals. Good luck McKayla, my friends and I will be rooting for you at trials! ❤️

[@alisadearing8429]

As always keeping it real :) Treat that body like a temple & the beast you are. We are cheering you on

[@heatherendriss1600]

Thank you for showing the good and the hard days of gymnastics. Glad you have a positive coach and good gym mates to cheer you on!

[@janinegagnon7784]

Amazing gymnast and woman. Huge inspiration to me. Always in your corner!!! GO MYKKKKK