MY GYMNASTICS CAREER! Reflecting on 17 Years as a Gymnast

[@JettingJulia]

Thought I would switch things up and share more about my gymnastics career! If you have any other gymnastics related questions feel free to comment below. Thank you so much for watching! :) Previous gymnastics video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJvQiJ6GiLp0j9U

[@BARBIE....26]

, where's Erick at??? 💜

[@Billy33753]

Loved your take on gymnastics

[@shariross6439]

You’re so humble Julz! You definitely had your share of injuries and ended your college career with so much success-yet you just talk about the good you got from the sport! Just know how proud dad & I are of both you & Alicia❤

[@rosalie9474]

I love her positivity! I started watching when I was considering being a flight attendant, but now I watch just because she is such a warm and friendly person!

[@toobydude41]

She's a got a bunch of proud followers here too!!!

[@JettingJulia]

Awww thank you mama! ❤️ I couldn’t have done it all without you & dad! Love you!

[@toobydude41]

@@JettingJulia and you've a big time cheering section here too

[@brianslawin1548]

I've watched your videos for the past year and appreciate the joy you share with your viewers. However, this video on your life as a gymnast is a true gift to all of us. The "joy" thread of your youth and the challenges and upsides of collegiate athletics should be a must watch for every young athlete with their dreams which you lived out and built into your professional life. Much like your boyfriend, I had a massive crush on a gymnast, was invited to a Meet by a mutual friend and relished in her accomplishments and supporting her to fulfill her dreams. Thanks for sharing this with us...an inspirational video and a welcomed trip - for me - down a very wonderful memory lane.

[@ck4426]

I’ve watched your videos since the pandemic and have heard you talk about your gymnastics career briefly in those videos, but I never knew to what extent and the details about your long career. Thank you so much for making this video and showing us your level of talent and skill. I’m really impressed with all you did and have done and how this has transferred over into your new career. Your level of dedication to both gymnastics and all you’re doing now is exemplary!!!. . .

[@jefferybonem7336]

Julia you are a gold medalist on You Tube. Thank you for sharing

[@stevecagle2317]

Ever since junior high when all of us, guys and girls, were introduced to all the gymnastics equipment, the two things that impressed me most with their difficulty were Rings and Uneven bars. Oh, for you and all AA FAs, I saw the contract news today that y'all are finally getting paid for boarding, wait times etc.! It's about damn time!👏👏

[@Dxplora5000]

Julia, this was my all-time favorite video from you! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@cressidaritchie4411]

Wow, Julia. Hugely impressed. HUGELY IMPRESSED! Well done you. What a wonderful thing to have done. You should be so incredibly proud of yourself, and I hope you are. Kudos. One day your children will be wowed by these videos. Lots of us just fritter away our youth, but look at the marvellous things you did. Huge Respect !

[@jamesorendorff2731]

Your routines bring tears to my eyes ...so perfect Thank you 🙏

[@toobydude41]

One of my favorite events of the Olympics..and I now have even more respect and appreciation for it. Love the trip down memory lane. And you were way better than good. Your artistry on that beam is absolutely brilliant.

[@lars277]

I think what many sports at a young age do is establish a healthy and strong physical foundation. I doubt you will ever regret that part of your journey. If you can escape any serious injuries, having that gymnastic history in your life will be a font of health for you for the rest of your life. Many people at even your young age have problems with addictions, obesity, and other lifestyle choice problems. I think you side stepped many obstacles in your life with your gymnastic career.

[@lawrenceakini4981]

Thanks for sharing this blog. Wow. This is very informative. Have a wonderful day. Cheers. Fly safe.

[@debracoulter1250]

Thanks for sharing! What a wonderful experience that seems very unique to me. It a special opportunity. ❤😊

[@dustinmuniz9170]

Huge gym nerd here....Love elite but college season is my favorite! So happy when you share about your gymnastics career. I LOVE your bars...I'm a sucker for a double layout! Also, that Yfull was beautiful!

[@susiew6851]

Wonderful video. It is very interesting to hear about your experience being a gymnast. I'm glad to hear you are happy with what you are doing in your life today and have those memories to look back on.

[@Deborah-s9t]

I've always loved gymnastics after doing some of the different gymnastics. I knew I that I could always dream about it. I'm not fit to perform and now I'm to old to try, I always look forward to watching it on TV

[@njjen3953]

Thank you so much for this video. I love gymnastics. It is the only sport I watch.

[@clivebuckland6902]

Julia this is a wonderful vlog. Thank you so much for sharing your gymnastic journey. The hard work, dedication, application and sacrifices you had to make to perform your art are a complete credit to you. I have total respect for you in what you have achieved to date and are continuing to achieve through that work ethic you clearly have within you, but I’m glad to hear you also have a healthy work life balance. Your honesty and openness in sharing this is to be admired. Be happy, healthy and enjoy your life. Well Done Julia

[@andrewpettola6097]

I enjoyed watching your routines. No wonder UD made it to nationals you senior. You're freakin' good! Thanks for sharing that part of your life.

[@Herman-in-SEA]

Julia, thank you sooo for absolutely making my mouth drop open at your expertise physically. AMAZING!!!!! You are a VERY C omplished person, and oh so disciplined. Herman

[@darianlibauer6913]

Super fun to see all this. Your splits were amazing. 💕

[@Boeing767DriverAA]

Thank you for sharing this very personal side of you. I wish I had gotten the chance to fly with you more before I retired.

[@karenmoss1605]

I am impressed with your mindset ♥️ ♥️

[@aliciamayrn]

Thank you for giving us an insight into gymnastics. My daughter is 9 and has decided that gymnastics is the sport she wants to do. I played soccer and tennis, so I’m very lost when it comes to gymnastics.

[@cynthiacruz7259]

thank you for sharing your experience! Your technique is so beautiful and unique. Its like im watching a routine from the olympics. So entertaining to watch!

[@craig1lengyel]

Wow! I think the Balance Beam is scary. I can of a myriad of ways that I could hurt myself falling on that beam. Lots of hard work and practice. Thanks for sharing.

[@austinitel.2972]

i love the patterson dismount off the beam. Its one of the most beautiful dismount ever.

[@JettingJulia]

Her dismount was incredible!

[@jennyjones7987]

Gosh I thoroughly enjoyed this Julia and was in awe of your past achievements! Actually I'm still in awe of you..😅❤

[@classicashley3925]

It was fun to hear about your experience as an athlete. Love that your parents have always supported your goals.

[@kellys6164]

This was really fun to watch. Great video. It takes so much hard work, grit, and discipline to be good at anything, and espcially gymnastics. I'm sure you learned a lot of life skills, too.

[@MeadParsons]

This is absolutely your best vlog ever. I loved it.

[@JPEaglesandKatz]

Thanks for sharing this part Julia! You were awesome back then and you are awesome now!!! The difference is your are awesome now in a much healthier way! Hope the old injuries don't bother you too much now although we've of course seen a few signs of that in some of your videos.

[@genechronister7085]

Another awesome vid! Congrats on your college career! I just played baseball for the u of wash huskies

[@sixtysecondvlog]

Hi Julia. Your gymnastics video is absolutely amazing. I am super impressed. You definitely had a very good run of it for four years. As you say, you knew it was time to call it a day when it happened.

[@jacquelinehenseleit6007]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@dianeschroeder3980]

Julia, thank you so much for sharing your gymnastics career with us. I loved gymnastics growing up but I could never hold a candle to you! Thanks for the great video ❤️✈️

[@hammettgirl]

That's totally AMAZING!!! What a fun thing to carry with you!! Thank you so much for sharing 💕

[@stephenrowell9373]

I loved that beam routine Julia , very impressive .

[@fishingmedic1]

So awesome to watch, the wild thing is we were at St. Louis too, but watching in the crowd with my daughter’s team who was also competing in the NCAA youth meet at the same time as nationals. It’s a great, but demanding sport. People don’t realize how hard you gymnasts work cause you make it look easy.

[@angiegreen7225]

Thanks for sharing you were so good. Glad you are well rounded.

[@johnshelton9441]

Boy! you were a very talented gymnast! Great Video!

[@JettingJulia]

Thank you 🤗

[@ms13909]

Your pak salto on UBs is very good. Excellent form. Great double layout too. Legs glued together and hit those handstands. Very good bar work.

[@donnajohansson4105]

Wow❤ Your a very talented lady!❤

[@robertwood9628]

Thank you Julia for once again sharing with us your gymnastics career. In my opinion womens gymnastics is a beautiful expression of dance and romance. By that i mean it is so beautiful to watch while mens gymnastics is more about strength. You are such a talented and beautiful young women. Thanks again for sharing. Hugs from the old man in Utah.

[@jenniferjanssen9876]

Loved this video !!! your amazing , the Nationals !!! wow Shannon Miller was my all time favorite, she is also a fellow Ovarian Cancer survivor .

[@laurenschenck5355]

Thank you for sharing ur amazing remarkable story being a gymnast and I appreciate it so much 🍁🍁🤎🖤🎃🖤🍁🍁🤎🖤👻👻🎃🍁🍁🖤👻🎃🖤🍁🍁🍁🖤👻🎃🍁💛💛💛🍁🤎🖤👻✈️✈️❤️❤️✈️🍁🍁🍁🖤🎃🍃🍂🍃🍃🍃🍃💛💛💛💛✈️❤️❤️❤️

[@RamonRodriguez-vi4kg]

Thanks for delving into this facet of your life. I had a question about the Olympics which you covered. Very nice video.

[@paulbouvier1997]

Gymnastics is just amazing to me.... Julia gets lots of 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@cindyhalpern3187]

Your career was amazing! Hold your head up high!

[@lars277]

It is hard to know you that you had body image issues. I am glad you feel good now. Thanks for sharing Julia!! Interesting how you escaped many pitfalls with your gymnastics.

[@RobertHansenRob]

Such a wonderful vlog

[@Pitsler]

SOOOOO very impressive! 👏👏👏

[@JettingJulia]

Thank you! 😊

[@maddie0270]

I absolutely loved this video

[@stud88100]

Great vlog as always, Julia. Thanks for showing us parts of your gymnastics career. I was wondering, though, have you ever or would you ever want to meet Mary Lou Retton, seeing as both of you did gymnastics?

[@KM-wn5bg]

I love your gymnastics performances. They are so beautiful and energetic like you on your KZbin videos.

[@g4money]

Nice video and cool thumbnail. 2 questions. As mentioned previously, I met Simone bile and she super nice, did you meet any of the elites coming up or during your travels? Question 2, during the Olympic the girls were so supportive of their competition, is this normal during your time? or this just for show for the major tournaments?

[@danterioscarrion]

Great 😊 job. Keep up the great 😊 work.

[@suematulewicz631]

You were so good Julia very talented ❤❤❤❤😊

[@shagshane3277]

Have you ever gone with your sister to see the Red Rocks at the U of U? Season ticket holder for 13 years. It is an awesome experience!

[@OTRTrader]

You know what I always say to you about the girl and the gymnasium!😄

[@emerald3331]

You were extremely good. It does put a lot of strain on your body

[@westfester859]

Great video, my ankles shiver every time I see a flip on the beam. Did you get to compete against your bestie from LSU?

[@2themoon863]

Could I ask you a couple of questions, one technical and one not: -Technical question: I’ve seen this in college gymnastics on floor exercise but not at elite/Olympic level-at 19:20 when we see your floor exercise routine, the there is an extra mat in the corner on the tumbling pass; why is it there, and why isn’t it allowed at elite level? -Other question: This applies to bars and vault in particular, but given you practiced so much on each apparatus, could you tell if it was off in some way-either too high or low, bars too close or too far apart, or floor exercise mat the wrong size? And did it ever happen in any competitions? (Remember the all around vault at the 2000 Olympics as an example.)

[@bannerpage]

All I can say is, Wow!

[@susieb8661]

You were such a good gymnast!! I saw the 2024 Olympic team in their Gold Over America Tour the last few nights. Am wondering how does one get to that level if they are in college - Do potential Olympians have to drop out (or not go to college) to compete at that level because one graduates at 21 and that's already an older Athlete in gymnastics.

[@walshpaul4158]

Loved your video Julia, you looked like an amazing gymnast. I did a lot of training and sparring growing up for Karate and rugby and my body is hurting. Did you get any sponsorship for college like the football players can have

[@JettingJulia]

I had a full ride scholarship I was very grateful for 🤣

[@deborahjames8251]

You are such a beautiful person.

[@mikaelanylander1740]

Hi 😊 a question about something completely different subject, but what is the book club you are subscribing to called? I mean where you get two books each month 😊

[@JettingJulia]

www.bookofthemonth.com 🩵📚

[@wbryan06]

What were your other College choices besides University of Denver? What was the deciding factor that led you to Denver? Thanks for sharing your life's journey. A life well lived.

[@JettingJulia]

Thank you! Some other colleges I considered were university of Michigan & Auburn university. I also would have loved to added college in Florida or ucla. What brought me to DU was I loved the campus, the journalism program & the coaches felt like family!

[@prettymiffedbrit]

I was a child gymnast, but quit early on. It still baffles me how you do no hands upside down moves!!

[@Theslayqueen1234]

how do you handle pressure of competition ?

[@user-et9ww8do4f]

Wow awesome 🇺🇸😊❤️wishing strongly happiness life career, nice strong girl, wow awesome ,I have Americans ,I love ur life career videos

[@doctorforkidz5129]

Here's an easy question: Have you and Eric been to a Union game yet?

[@arecizzle]

I'm a vegas local. Which gym in town provides the best training.

[@JettingJulia]

I went to Browns Gymnastics 🤸

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

September is on a halfway mark.

[@michaelcollins7640]

A great story

[@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826]

Great video

[@JettingJulia]

Thank you for watching! 🤸‍♀️☺️

[@mrdsn189]

That beam routine was a 10, you were robbed! So so proud of you!

[@JettingJulia]

I always wanted to score a perfect 10 and I was SO close with the 9.95 😭 ughhhh. Thank you!

[@lorinewgard2476]

You are so talented. Did you ever think about becoming a judge for events?

[@JettingJulia]

Thank you! I tried to learn how to judge once and it was so confusing and I got frustrated so I decided not to do it 😂

[@davesaunders7080]

Do you have any other long term chronic injuries that you deal with daily or have you healed up and can go through a day without dealing with pain etc.

[@JettingJulia]

Definitely my knees! I’ve had 3 knee surgeries and they bother me quite often (specifically I had meniscus surgery)

[@kentfrederick8929]

The question I have is who was the gymnist who caught the attention of you and your teammates and got you to think, "I want to try and do that?" I'm dating myself, but the gymnists, when I was in high school, all saw Olga Korbut do the backward flip off the high bar at the 1972 Olympics and immediately wanted learn how to do the maneuver.

[@jensenrodriguez2260]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@paulduran3114]

Magness arena needs to put a photo of you somewhere in the building.

[@karenwademan8714]

Would you ever consider coaching at some point?

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

I love this video. You look the same in that gym photo and today. You age well.

[@lisarussell923]

Nice video! How tall are you??

[@JettingJulia]

Thank you! I am just shy of 5’4

[@luigifoppiani5034]

🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍❤Grazie Giulia !!!!!! Bye !

[@jimmyrosen9424]

So..Julia was a drunk???? She said she was an "all American on bars!".....me too!

[@JettingJulia]

😂😂😂😂

[@jimmyrosen9424]

@@JettingJulia Just having some fun. I don't even drink.

[@marinakiell1069]

If I wasn’t vertically challenged gymnastics would likely have been my sport

[@traceyflater]

There was a time when being short was an advantage for a gymnast.

[@marinakiell1069]

@@traceyflater I’m not referring height I’m referring to balance

[@davidwhite6327]

Ever meet any flight attendants based out of Charlotte Douglas International?

[@traceyflater]

@@marinakiell1069 LOL! I'm definitely challenged in that way.

[@CarlosWilkie]

Can Luna do gymnastics while trying to catch her frisbee?

[@JettingJulia]

I mean sometimes she jumps really high! 🐾😂

[@CarlosWilkie]

@@JettingJulia awesome! Yes she can do foor too lol

[@JC-yc7of]

Great vlog. 11% bodyfat? Think I’ve got more fat on my pinky lol . Keep up the channel, really enjoyable. (Nr Gatwick)

[@ivi122]

I don’t think she said 11%

[@JettingJulia]

I did. My senior year I was down to 11% body fat (don’t recommend it is not healthy) 🥲

[@ivi122]

@@JettingJulia oof that’s pretty low

[@labnurse1]

What degree did you obtain through DU?

[@JettingJulia]

Majored in journalism! Double minored in psychology & communication studies

[@labnurse1]

@@JettingJulia Thank you

[@linashine77]

😊saludos

[@BARBIE....26]

,💜🦋💜🦋💜🦋💗💗💗

[@The_Dudester]

One of my sisters warned me "Never, ever, get into a fight with a gymnast. They are freakishly strong." So, in high school there was a gymnast (Jim) who liked me, a lot, I mean a lot, a lot (hint hint). I didn't feel the same way, but trying to impress me, he showed me a move he made on the uneven bars. I was impressed with his strength. The last time I saw him was two years later. His skin was grayish and his hair was falling out. He was one of the first victims of a new (then) disease called AIDS and he died at age 19.

[@robertsullivan865]

Why didn't you you go pro in your sport

[@JettingJulia]

I did sometimes! lol I need to find those old videos and if I do I’ll include them in a future vlog

[@Mimichellee]

He’s not going to marry you y’all been together since college that man is not interested in marriage. Don’t waste your youth sticking around for him.

[@JettingJulia]

@@Mimichellee I’ll make sure to circle back to this comment when we’re married 😉 let’s not make assumptions about people please.

[@seankelley535]

Dear Julia. I've watched your vlog for many years now and enjoy them very much. I especially like your talks about the airline industry However, lately, I've noticed you seem to be more about fashion, food, books, personal issues and non-airline subjects. To be honest, I watch your vlog to see you work as a flight attended I've also noticed something in your vlogs that is somewhat uncomfortable. I understand you're a former gymnast and keep yourself in shape but I'm a bit overwhelmed you showing your backside a lot, perhaps intentionally? Now, I'm not trying to be unkind, weird or a prude, but maybe you could show less of your rear and more of the topic I tune in to see. Food for thought. I'm not trying to be unkind. Please don't take my observation the wrong way.

[@JettingJulia]

Thank you for following along for years! I greatly appreciate it. In my defense I have ALWAYS showcased my life: travels, books, shopping, beach trip, gymnastics, my dog, cooking etc. I try to show as much airline stuff as I’m allowed to but my airline does have a strict social media policy I must abide by. I actually show my “back side” and myself in a bikini WAY less than I used to years ago! lol but also a I believe the human body is beautiful and I was a gymnast and I’m proud of it. If you don’t like my content anymore that’s okay but as humans we’re allowed to change! My content reflects my life and as I even said in today’s video I am so much more than just a flight attendant, gymnast or KZbinr etc. ☺️

[@seankelley535]

Dear Julia, I understand your position and I thank you for your kind reply.