10 Things You Should Know Before Being A Self-Taught Gymnast

[@derinkhalid9497]

Im self-thaught because my parents can't pay it. But i always believe in my self. Sometimes it's really hard. And Sometimes im crying because i can't get the skill. But i always get back up. It's 4 months that im a self-thaught gymnast. And i can do a:split, backbend-kickover, frontwalk over , handstand and cartwheel.I have 2 friends that like gymnastics but they are far away. No one in my family likes gymnastics and no one wants to help me so i need to do it on my own.

[@idkwhattodo8167]

Derin Khalid same

[@rileyp6881]

Derin Khalid how? It took me like 2 months to learn a good solid handstand. I have been working on my front walkover for like 3 months and still don’t have it, I am impressed

[@taramayhan1943]

Derin Khalid same my mom is struggling with money my mom and dad don't like one another

[@aubsters]

Derin Khalid same. I totally understand

[@autumnpalczewski2182]

Derin Khalid Same girl :)

[@ellied2524]

I'm self taught, have a tiny house and no garden. 😭

[@wolfhound5104]

Me too!

[@antheiaaurisedits8777]

Panic!trash Tøp I can understand

[@huriehsbutterfly]

Panic!trash Tøp me too and i live in an apartment so o can't really go

[@lasdrgas]

Panic!trash Tøp me too

[@vodka65]

hurieh 24 I have a giant backyard

[@agsoule1]

I started crying... you are so incredible! I can't even explain how inspiring you are!

[@neochicken]

hello Lydia ! I'm a self - taught gymnast too cause here where I live , doing gymnastics cost a lot of money ! I getted : a forward and a backward roll a candlestick a brigde kind of a handstand kind of a cartwheel trying to get a backbend and a backbend kickover split jump tuck jump for equipment I have a matress , my bed , an ottoman and some pillows ! Ilysm ♥

[@lillyavarose4650]

Same I kind of have a handstand.

[@barrybarrybb8065]

Oh aaaaaaw

[@oklol5276]

I hope you are better now!

[@fruitypeoplee5096]

Here’s a tip for back bend kick over, I used to be in it point your toes and arch your back slowly

[@carol4118]

I have been teaching my self gymnastics for about 2 or 4 months and could not get my kick over!But I didn't give up I kept on trying and today I got it!

[@BellaAndBettas101]

+Centurey LPS YAY! Same thing happen to me

[@BellaAndBettas101]

Awesome guys!

[@layna7446]

I got mine when I was 7

[@layna7446]

And I'm self taught

[@BellaAndBettas101]

Me too!

[@taetarik900]

im starting to self teach myself gymnastics.. so far im still trying to do the splits but i cant get it.. right now im trying to perfect my handstands.. im able to only do a kartwheel so far.. and the basics like forward roll n backwards roll.. everyday after school i would go home and do my hw then i would do my gymnastics but sometimes i have no time.. right now i am also trying to do a backbend (: ive had many injuries and aches before.. i only have a small house and no backyard so i have to do it in my house where theres not much space.. i cant go to gymnastics as its way too far away from me.. i hope i could be like you, a good selftaught gymnast ❤️

[@rxvelins1389]

u should focus on one thing at a time I learned my backbend first if your still in elementary you could find some friends who do gymnastics and hve them teach u during recess thats what I did But of course I still had to practice at home im in middle school now and i hve a back yard but its covered in sticks and I really dont want to get a thorn or something like that you could always just practice in the front yard or go to a local playground sry for all the extra stuff in this comment

[@DevonMarie0203]

Don't give up I was in that position one time in my life to I quit gymnastics for about 2 years but I decided to start again because my friend reminded me of it and I just wanted to start again and it was hard for me to get all my skills back but I did it because I didn't give up and if you're trying to get all your skills you shouldn't give up either just keep trying and don't give up because then you will just stopped for and then you'll never be able to do gymnastics I hope this was some inspiring information and always remember you are the only one that can teach you and you are the only one that can tell you that you are the best I just don't give up and carry on doing it

[@aiirezeo_o2637]

First :2020 Second :u are so good tho! Third :I wish u will become a gymnast like... Anna McNulty yeah u deserve that

[@taetarik900]

I'm Jessy xdd i almost forgot about tthis comment haha and thankyouu !!

[@taetarik900]

I'm Jessy honestly i hvnt stretched in like. 8 months and almost completely lost the ability to do anytg cuz not only am i busy in school now but people are going to judge me if i do it in school cuz im like somewhat in my teens now n uk what teenagers do lol honestly i miss being somewhat flexible,, i almost acheived my splits abt a year ago and i was extremely happy, i also joined a dance aft sch activity to improve my flexibility,, but i quit it cuz i suddenly had no motivation or anything and i ws so insecure i wsnt as flexible as the others and i thought theyd look down on me,, now that ive quit, i hvnt stretched at all,, do u think i shld go back to train to be flexible again?

[@LucasSousa-cy8id]

do you feel pain on your back often?! I feel a lot and I am a self taught too

[@LucasSousa-cy8id]

Thank you

[@veronicamejias6562]

Lucas Sousa You should take a break because if you continue to do gymnastics with your back like that, it will make the pain worse.

[@LucasSousa-cy8id]

Kittens9595 Aj thx, ikr, i took a break and my back is new again, but now I quit gymnastics :'(

[@veronicamejias6562]

Lucas Sousa why?

[@LucasSousa-cy8id]

Kittens9595 Aj bcz I don't see how this can work, I am a self taught, and at first this was just for fun, but now I wanted to be a professional gymnastics, but I don't have a gym in my city

[@haiyaheyitsrae5008]

OMG!! YOUR ARE SOOOO CHEERFUL!!! you are so good!!! YOU INSPIRED ME TO BE A GYMNAST!!!😘😘😘😉 I LOVE U!!

[@avaray7122]

RB Quinn ❤❤❤ I love Lydia

[@alikat500]

Jenessie Claudia same

[@emilyduering9937]

my problem is falling, on my cats while in a trick or something lol😂

[@ellamollie2777]

i feel your pain haha!!

[@luca__yeet4509]

I keep kicking people😂

[@galaxygirl441]

lol same my dog is always on my gym mat xD

[@coconutdoggies1052]

You're not alone there :'D

[@josephine9597]

SAME, except I fall on my dog...

[@maddiedarragh1649]

Awesome, amazing, and inspirational video love it 😍

[@yokiyoki6957]

I'm a self taught gymnast too, unfortunately I gave up because I thought it was impossible to go through all these tricks and flip on my own, but when I watch this video it makes me feel strong, courage and determined to do what I want to do and be who I want t be😊😊😊

[@unilover5377]

Tip! If you don’t have a gym leotard then use a one piece swimsuit

[@yahyahmiller888]

true

[@adelelover3914]

This almost made me cry

[@emily5666]

Keep calm &love Adele samee

[@adelelover3914]

The music also was emotional

[@wolfhound5104]

Me too

[@cicisworld4849]

Adele Lover me too

[@kristiwatson9409]

Why the fuck

[@misskiareejade]

I LOVED THIS VIDEO IT'S SO PROFESSIONAL AND I LOVE HOW U GAVE EXAMPLES AND KEEP MAKING VIDEOS UR AWESOMR

[@justrehana5984]

Today I was trying to teach myself a back walkover and no matter how hard I try I can not get the skill . Just before I was about to give up I watched this video and this inspired me to keep on trying

[@tianaella7039]

Did you get it yet because I have been trying to get it but I gave up and I want to try again.

[@marycrosby7436]

I just started crying too I'm 44 yrs old I learned gymnastics at 5 years old now i cant seem to do anything right. I cry I give up. But it's my passion and I am so glad I saw this moment in your video. Thank you for the encouragement. And you made me NOT WANT TO GIVE UP. YOUR A ANGEL IN DISGUISE. AND UR A BEAUTIFUL SOUL. LOVE UR VIDEOS

[@CookieJarProductions]

I used to got to classes, but it was SO bad that when I got home, I ended up self teaching myself everything. :) I'd much rather it that way as well, because the coaches there aren't very nice.... I once taught myself a backhandspring on trampoline, and I was SO excited! The coaches had tried teaching me a few weeks before that and I was hopeless! So when I showed them, with a big smile on my face, they just told me that I was going too high and carried on talking while everyone else did their ten stretch jumps or whatever😒😰 After that, I quit that club and my motivation for gymnastics went away completely. But recently it's been coming back, and I'm SO HAPPY that it has! This video definitely helped! Thanks😊💜💜

[@jasminet1981]

I train and I still do, but I don't learn a lot at the gym I taught myself most of my skills

[@rairaipoo6540]

That's what coaches do they help improve the skills you've got so that next time you can do it perfectly and besides its not like they're going to reward and praise you if you've done the skill wrong so just take there advice and you'll be grateful for it when you're a level 7+ gymnast

[@isabelleanderson3713]

Omg it was the same at my old gym ! I taught myself roundoff back tuck , roundoff backhandspring and a regular backhandspring . Every time I showed my coaches my new skill they would shout at me for trying to do it by myself . But I'm pretty sure if I didn't try I would still be the same !! At my new gym the coaches are nice , they help me with new skills rather than tell me I can't cause it's to dangerous . You just have to find the right gym for you 😊

[@malenarodriguez1944]

What do you expect them to do? Cuddle you?! That's their job

[@keirameal1256]

Exactly the same here I lost it all as my gym coaches didn't care , so recently I've motivated my self to be self taught! It's more impressive this way aswell

[@---lt1ce]

Gymnastics 101 you have inspired me I really want to start gymnastics but my mom can't afford it but you have inspired me I am going to take your word for it

[@shalikui9849]

I don’t have much time 😕

[@josephineparseghian155]

Advice for anyone: don't give up and practice, practice, and more practice! Most in important, DON'T GIVE UP!

[@oliviaaschroeter4895]

I am somewhat self taught.

[@paulina-nx6ze]

I'm a competitive gymnast and you still get sore and have off days. Also you get the same mental blocks in gymnastics but YOU are the only one who can make yourself do that skill.

[@emilybalding324]

dognerdpig421 yes I'm so tired of self taught gymnasts thinking being a gym taught gymnast is so much easier. ITS NOT! we work just as hard, if not, even harder at home AND the gym!!

[@paulina-nx6ze]

Alexia Mackay yesssssss

[@cuhprisuhn4615]

Alexia Mackay if you want to join gymnastics do you have to join gymnastics and compete or can you just do it for fun?

[@paulina-nx6ze]

LpsComet Star no you don't have to compete! You can just do it for fun :)

[@cuhprisuhn4615]

dognerdpig421 thank you!

[@katrinaroy414]

Omg! Soooo true! True story! Good job Lydia, you have inspired me and soooo many people out there great job!

[@iiiq_katie5473]

I want to become a self taught gymnast, and this helped me, I used to be really flexible but I lost it all, so I wanna get that back before I do anything gymnastic related, the most I can to is a cartwheel and handstand(against a wall)

[@kerrondaley9100]

You should be a motivational speaker . You almost made tears come out of my eyes with those touching words .💖👍👏 thank you

[@itschar8733]

Wow this video is really inspiring before this I was ready to give up before this or has made my day thank you xxxxxxxxxxxxxx❤️❤️😍😘🌍🌍🌍

[@myahmartin1371]

I’m in love with this! I’m self tought but my family doesn’t like gymnastics or aren’t sure what to do. My grandma encourages me and that’s all I need to remember! Thank you so much for encouraging me as well.

[@Madicelesti]

This is true I’m a self taught gymnast 🤸‍♀️ I get sore A LOT and I have a sprained neck rn doing a back handspring

[@evie-anna8475]

even though this is 4 years later you gave me hope to keep trying,i had to stop gymnastics because my schooling and i wish i could go back but i am trying to learn myself. my parents don't really like because of safety but i keep going. how did you make your own equipment? you have inspired me and you are now one of my idols. how did you learn to do all those tricks and have trust in yourself.

[@MrAndy24deth]

Awesome video! this should totally motivate anyone who's serious about doing any type of flipping :D

[@felicialally5703]

Very inspired by your self motivation! I homeschool my 7 year old and we are hoping to learn gymnastics together. So glad I found your channel!

[@alysaxlouisee]

I am crying, I just cant do a back skill, this was so inspirational. I am just too scared and I am 12. older ppl tend to get scared more. I always have mental blocks 😥😥😥

[@horseloveremily7651]

This about made me cry, I love that you never give up Lydia, you can do anything you put your mind to and that is amazing! You are the best inspiration ever, I love you so much!

[@saharaghazadeh6105]

Im self taught but i can do cartwheel,backbend,splits forward,n,bacward roll and handstand into bridge

[@mandyli8939]

I’m a self taught gymnast and I got my back handspring a few days ago cause your videos are REALLY helpful THANK YOU

[@lenaqhpham]

Just subscribed! Your videos will help me so much since I'm self taught gymnast.

[@basicallybex9855]

I'm with you through this self-taught gymnast thing too😊👍

[@emily5666]

samee im a self taught gymnast and its awsome:))

[@jackieleon1047]

this really made my day i won't give up because you never gaved up and others self taught people never gave up too thanks you for doing this video your the best

[@eleanorlaing5441]

I've am a trained gymnastics but I watch self taught so I can train at home but I go to my gymnastics everyday but Sunday and I leave school early for it

[@haileyanne8968]

Eleanor Laing same

[@happygirl5616]

Eleanor Laing school before sport

[@victorianicollette6476]

Eleanor Laing really,school is more important than a sport

[@mariapholazamora3242]

Justin Beaver let her do what she wants in life. You don't know her personally, so back off, besides if it creates a bad result in the future she's the one who'd be suffering, not you.

[@potatogymnast4306]

How can you guys know that she isn't missing for example a PE lessons, that she obviously doesn't need since she does gym every day? It's her life, her school, her choice. Leave her alone. And actually around 1/3 of the time you spend at school is wasted.

[@foyinsayemidee1657]

I've always love watching artistic athletes and have always wanted to be like them. But things like gymnastics or ballet or dance are not deemed necessary or even useful where I'm from. I want to to start learning gymnastics today - Self taught, (God help me! I gonna be in a lot of pain, but it will be fun!😁) and I came across this video. Your video just made me tear up a little. I think I'm gonna come back to this anytime I feel demotivated or sad. Thanks a lot ❤️💜

[@randomyoutuber3002]

i self teach myself gymnastics and im alone on it and im scared doing a backhandspring by going on my hands and no ones there to hold me to spot me and im mad about that cause im scared doing it

[@justslightly7794]

you're not alone, and You Will get there!

[@adelaidethemes2431]

Take slow steps. Like learn a back limber and walkover, etc.

[@randomyoutuber3002]

Marsh Malo omg thx i got my backhandspring now im so happy ahahahah

[@zahraak2361]

me too

[@idkwhattodo8167]

Omgosh same

[@animegirl553]

Today i am going to gymnastics for hard conditioning, I did gymnastics at a young age and i still do it now, often times i want to quit cause its so hard but your channel showed me that people would do ANYTHING to go to a proper gym so im not gonna give up! thank u

[@rosiebui625]

Same when I first did gymnastics the next day my legs hurt so badd😢😢

[@gymcheerfun863]

You are amazing, and somtimes i feel like i can't do any-thing because i compair my self to others, i'll stop because you are my insperasion to get back up again, i flip and fail on my own, thanks for giving me hope

[@TayTay-nf7ox]

this is a very inspirational video

[@watermelonpop2005]

this video was AMAZING!!! It helped me so much and I love the fact that you said that there are other gymnasts going through the same thing. I love your channel and keep making great vids!

[@karolb1738]

I'm not a self taught gymnast......I'm actually gonna become a gymnast but this was emotional

[@ZoeyBellaRoblox]

Im a self taught gymnast and I have been since I was 7. I have just been watching you and Anna McNulty. You and her help me so much! Thank you for everything, Lydia.

[@kphillips3510]

this was so inspirational

[@chelseazhao5491]

I am a self taught gymnast because I started gymnastics once and I quit. I really didn't want to bother my parents again. Sometimes the gym nearby have open gyms and I would go. I found your channel and you inspire me to do my best and never give up. 😊 Thank you! -Chelsea xxx

[@te6882]

I hate it when people say self taught is harder. there both hard in there own ways.

[@veronicamejias6562]

T.E. Gilsrud they are both hard but self taught is much much harder so you can't judge because you probably go to a gym.

[@veronicamejias6562]

T.E. Gilsrud there is no one to spot you and motivate you.

[@shskenisnsjdbjsnsj2996]

well they kinda are, there isnt a coach to tell you how to do a skill and to spot you.

[@te6882]

Geekkitten alot of gym taught gymnasts practice alot at home. in gymnastics if you do compettitive your usually on a team with wbout 10-15 people with 1-2 coaches so the attention is not all on you.

[@shskenisnsjdbjsnsj2996]

T.E. Gilsrud I know, but actuallly a lot of gyms possibly a lot just in my area have small gymns. So in my team theres 7 people and 1 planning for next year, and just one coach. But what i'm trying to say is, we most of the time get the same amount of attention, because the gym is s small, she can just quickly check what we're doing. Even if she's just standing there for people

[@rheansaiflores7069]

Thank you so much Lydia u give me the opportunity to continue gymnastics i almost give up because i thought that i will never learn gymnastics again but u give me back the opportunity to go back at gymnastics i hope your still making people proud of our self because of u

[@starpony0]

+1 if you think Lydia is the best self taught gymnast

[@astrophelia]

I'm "a self taught gymnast." I don't push my self enough. When I went to a gym I felt pressure and pushed to do things fast and learn. I felt left out when my friend could do back handsprings and I am still afraid to do a back bend. I call myself a gymnast when in reality I'm a random girl trying to do things that she can't. Then I came across a channel called "Lyds Vyds." She was a self taught gymnast that pushed her self and got to the goal she wanted to. You inspire me. I got a beam for Christmas and now I'm starting up gymnastics again. I want to get my aerial so bad! I have so many mental blocks to where I give up. Thanks to you I'm getting my confidence back. Now I might be able to do something good. Thank you, Lydia. -Ally

[@sh4d0wclan9]

I dont have a big house the only big room in my house is the living room and my backyard is really tiny and there is a park with a big field but i dont want to get bullyed by people if i fail they will say you will never get back up or just quit gymnastics but i dont listen but they still bully me did you ever get bulled?Plz answer me i really need advice

[@emily5666]

Meaghan C :-3 well you dont give up if you fall then get back up they cant bully you because everyone makes mistakes i hope this help🌸

[@littlemisslilac737]

Yes I have advice.... Don't listen to them people make mistakes no ones perfect their just saying that so you quit and won't be able to do all the cool tricks when you keep on practicing don't listen and don't give up I have a story too but I dont want to write it cause it will take a long time

[@Sarah_Stark]

I have been trying to become a self taught gymnast, because I want to be able to apply all of the skills in my dance and music. I know how it is to teach yourself something. From playing guitar, to falling flat on your back when your trying to do a walk over. You are really an inspiration right now . Thank you!! We can't afford to be able to get lessons for it all, so it's in my control now. Please keep making these amazing videos.

[@sheepygaming1217]

I'm a self taught gymnast too I do gymnastics at school and at home because my dad and mom wont allow me to go to gymnastics because they think ill get hurt

[@nala3055]

I never knew there were other self-taught gymnasts out there until I found your channel so thank you so much!

[@yarakamleh9760]

your making me not give up on my split I have been working on it for 5 months. but I still can't do it but actually I can do it in my dreams wich makes me believe that I'll get it soon thanks for your video btw I'm a self taught too and I will sub for you!!!

[@melonunicorns3851]

yara kamleh I know this will hurt and it hurts me too but push down real hard and I got my splits hopefully you get your splits 😉

[@yarakamleh9760]

Thx But one question... Were you able to walk ?! 😕

[@yarakamleh9760]

Cause I did it before with my sis pushing me down but when she left me I got up 😦

[@emily5666]

yara kamleh well dont give up im trying on my front walkover and maybe my aerial so dont give up and when your sore u could walk just that u feel tired

[@yarakamleh9760]

simply emily thanks , don't give up on your front walkover and aerial either 😘.

[@ajmyia1921]

I am self taught too! Sometimes I get down and think I can't do something! But you ALWAYS inspire me!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!! 💙💚💜

[@dashoundlover188]

That's why you go to open gym because its only 5$ and ask for equipment from Santa

[@hg-rq1uh]

Its more expensive in other places and not everyone has open gyms near their houses

[@seabearrz]

I go to open gym but rarely because mine is 15$ for 1 hour... and they don't even help u only if u beg. but one coach was nice and asked to help

[@makaylahall6583]

LeahLizardsss sorry kid santa is not real i am going to get alot of hate for that but oh well

[@Valeria-rl9zg]

My gym was $100...

[@RandomPerson-nt8bp]

This was so true and honestly it made me soooooo happy to see someone who understands

[@jfan7139]

no offence this is a Lil bit over dramatic but I loved the video

[@naomivazquez4614]

I actually hated this because of the fact she compared self taught gymnasts vs competitive gymnasts and said gymnasts have leotards coming out of their ears but we still have to pay for leotards!

[@ItsMeVicky]

I've been doing gymnastics for almost 2 months and I am in level 2-3. I try very hard and it takes very long to learn a skill when I am self-taught. I fall a lot and hurt myself but I learned so much!

[@fightagainstcancer9153]

*Sorry, but you're isn't really good...* BECAUSE YOU'RE AMAZING!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@jaceygracie8693]

Fight Against Cancer And your grammar isn't very great... It's terrible.

[@bustinjimberlake6644]

@@jaceygracie8693 ... Did you read the rest of their comment lol

[@jenna-jx4jr]

This is such a heart touching video❤️ I'm a self - taught gymnast and it is very hard and I love watching your videos cause it just makes me feel that I am not alone!

[@sophiem9613]

This is an extremely frustrating video because you're saying if you don't have a coach it's a ton harder. Even with a coach pushing you, it's just as hard.

[@haileyanne8968]

Sophie M. I'm a competitive gymnast and it's still super hard a coach pushes you so far

[@sophiem9613]

Hailey Ann gillis I know, that's what I just said. I've been doing competitive gymnastics since I was 5 or 6 and I'm 13 now.

[@bellaj2651]

Sophie M. true. the only thing would be you don't have anyone critiquing you

[@chanplays6713]

Sophie M. I agree so much. I didn't know it was bad to be a gym- taught gymnast?

[@brookecurran4656]

+Sophie M I totally agree but shes self taught and she doesn't know that

[@victoriafang3914]

I am a self-taught gymnast and all of your videos inspired me soo much! I struggled with mental blocks, injuries (ugh I hate those) and time (don't have enough time) Here are the skills I have: 1) forward & backward roll 2) handstand and hold for 10 sec 3) cartwheel 4) front and back limber, backbend kick over 5) front and back walkover 6) back handspring (I got hurt so many times in this and had a mental block for 3 YEARS) 7) front handspring 8) good and bad leg splits 9) middle splits (kinda) 10) aerial (only sometimes) I am so proud of myself for getting these skills! I still have a hurt shoulder right now but it's healing!

[@foreverinhandstand9456]

That's awesome!! I'm self taught too, and just got my back walkover. I'm too scared to try a back handspring but it's my dream to do one! I can only get my aerial sometimes, too. And my front walkover is the most frustrating skill for me....

[@victoriafang3914]

@@foreverinhandstand9456 really? I can give you some tips! So to do a front walkover you have to have a handstand to bridge and stand up. If you don't have that then I don't think you can do it. And then you also have to have a good back flexibility, so stretch back in a bridge and lean to ur shoulders a little bit and straighten your legs. Be sure to stretch in a pike sit as well after that so your back does not get hurt. Then go to a wall and use ur hands to walk up the wall with only one leg supporting (just like in a front walkover) then try it on the floor, iif your can't do it then stack some things for a higher surface and place ur hands there. Then go up with one leg and slowly progress close to the floor by removing the surfaces and getting lower until you have that. Last thing, when u r doing a front walkover, it is easier to stand up with one leg because of the flow of motion. Good luck! And also sorry for the long paragraph!

[@foreverinhandstand9456]

@@victoriafang3914 Thank you so much!!!! This really helps me and encourages me to keep trying! My back flexibility has improved slightly thanks to backbend kickovers and back walkovers, but I still need to work on it a lot. The wall drill/surface drill sounds good, because whenever I try to stand up from a bridge with one leg (without help of wall), I can't even though I thought my legs were somewhat strong.. I will definitely be trying that. :) Sometime this week I think I'll also work on my back handspring. I've been trying to do fast back limbers and back walkovers, but I have a huge mental block...

[@victoriafang3914]

@@foreverinhandstand9456 I'm happy it helps! I tried doing that, and I couldn't do it either lol. Sorry, I don't think anyone could do that. But you could go first both feet and then when ur halfway up, you lift one foot and I can do that. So that means u could do it too!

[@anjoreoluwaadegboyo3306]

I love this video. It taught me things that I didn't know right at the top of my head, but it was in the back of my brain. I have now become more committed to doing gymnastics. I hope I become better, and thanks Lydia!

[@Gihlopesd]

this video its literally my life!! I identify so much with this, i'll see this in my worst days,thank you!

[@samrusso__]

this was so inspirational!! i absolutely loved it, i am a self taught gymnast and lemme tell u it was difficult like u said and now i know that i’m not alone! so thank u

[@lacjeevangowda2075]

This really helps me,I am a self thaught gymnastics

[@itz_tyraa2853]

Lydia you are such an inspiration I'm so inspired by you as you keep on trying and never giving up

[@tay_thepuppy1994]

You’re the person that inspired me to start gymnastics again. I’ve almost gotten my splits and backbend kick over. Thank you soooooo much❤️👍😅!

[@izelherrera2717]

Im a self taught gymnast and i learned a back handspring and round off back handspring by my self and i was really excited when i did them

[@hacercap9194]

I really want to give up but ı fell in love with the gymnastics.Its hard but beatiful,painful but amazing.I am self taught;I have no tramboline,spot(cause my mom never help me),big garden or confident to do back tucks.But I really enjoy while I do gymnastics. 1-You have a reason to wake up early everday. 2-You have a reason to eat healty foods. 3-You have a reason to doing workouts and streches. And your friends have a reason to say ;WOWWW!....Because youre amazing. Dont give up my self taught gymnast friends:)

[@mattycondon9883]

Oh my goodness Lydia! Such a gr8 vid! you and I are in the same boat dude! I taught myself pretty much all of my skills. I learned an Aerial before I got a backbend kickover. lol. Now I can do round off double back handsprings and aerial walkovers and an assortment of contortion and other skills along with a front handspring on vault. You inspire me Quite a lot.

[@khaix4666]

i have started gymnastics one year ago as a self taught and now i got my skill like aerial presshandstand and alot more so tq so much lydia for inspiring me

[@riskballerina9369]

thank you so much Lydia for inspiring me you are the best

[@emmamandley8278]

she is so inspiring I am a self taught gymnast as well and every time I watch one of her videos she always inspires me

[@goluch7333]

You're so inspirational please don't ever stop what you're doing you're amazing!!!

[@aubsters]

I’m a self taught gymnast. Watching this video really helps me bc I’m lazy and this video is so inspiring! I’m going to spend my days doing gymnastics and practicing till I get it right. Ilysm

[@annaseddon6046]

You inspire me so much! You have one of the best gymnastics channels on KZbin!!!!!!!!!

[@nataliestevenson5567]

I'm a self-taught gymnast because we can't afford to go to a gym and get lessons, so I've been doing it myself and nobody else I know likes gymnastics. Your videos help me improve and get new skills and help me to not give up, I just got my aerial today by watching your video on how to get it, I really can't thank you enough your videos are amazing!

[@hellopeople8029]

I'm a self taught gymnast and this really inspire me thank you soooo much this pushed me to get my front handspring and eventually I did

[@kaitlyn4572]

You made my day better I kept trying a skill and I got it your confidence made me more confident about myself

[@username-yv8cl]

I have been doing gymnastics since I was 4 and I love it so so much it's not just a hobby anymore it's a lifestyle! Yeah I'm in the team but I love your videos so much and they are so inspirational for Gymnasts who are in the team! Go girl!

[@marlenexvii]

thank you so much for encouraging me to get of my but and do what ever I can to become a better self taught gymnast even if no one else believes in me I have to believe in my self

[@raeganstone8412]

I am not self taught but right now I am teaching myself an aerial and this really inspired me thank you so much I love ur videos keep up the AMAZING work.

[@emmacrickmer8908]

I'm super proud of you. This was really inspiring.

[@surelyarreola3868]

This was so inspiring. I am a self- Tought Gymnast and I do have a small home with not much Garden space But I'm working on trying to get equipment Such as Possibly bars or a small beam. I often practice on a Yoga mat or my Trampoline. It sure does help😂

[@emily5666]

this was one of the best videos ever this made me more confident and inspired me so much love this!:))🌸🌟💜💜

[@markk7492]

Thank you so much. I would always compare myself to my other friends who are all really good at gym and this video made me stand up and keep trying

[@SmallworldsDreamer]

I loved this video. I did gymnastics for a couple months but I'm going to self teach myself now

[@emilyg5423]

hi Lydia! I got my front walkover today! thanks for your help!

[@rainydayz8113]

You're the best!! I love you! You are in my top 2 favourite gymnastics people to watch

[@angellee5698]

i have been doing gymnastics since i was 8 or 9 now im 14 and still doing gymnastics and i love doing and teaching my self gymnastics

[@breeonfroy7130]

Keep it up Lydia, look at how far you have come!

[@makyamichelle]

I've been a self taught gymnast since I was 9 and now I'm 11 and it's hard work so I'm glad that you did this type of video

[@nilatay3392]

thank you soon much for posting this i got a mental block in backhandspring and now I'm more confident.

[@bibbleslimes8029]

I feel like it's cute how your cat is always there for you, he's like your guardian angel X

[@umi52]

Thank you so much!!! U have helped me a lot. I am not a self taught gymnast but I want to learn more then they teach me so u have helped me over come my mental blocks