Should I Upgrade for Championships?

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the Championships vlog ☺️

[@keirahealy7082]

Can’t wait to see you 😍

[@kylelee9172]

Can’t wait too see u

[@nickrachjames]

I'll be praying for ya. You will do great. I want you to make the Olympic team so freakin bad. You deserve it and you are super good.

[@crissy7312]

Wow! So much progress... building of endurance... and perfecting your routines. Your bar routine & your splits on beam were amazing... I was holding my breath watching your floor passes, you make those difficult tumbling sequences seem so easy... It is all so exciting 💓 Good Luck at Championships! Will watch (even thought about driving from Colorado to Texas to see you/the Competition)...

[@EmilyNGymFan]

Wish you luck

[@adamtravis9380]

You’ll honestly probably get less deductions on the triple because you normally take a 3 tenth step out of the 2.5

[@karlaalarcon1369]

You’re so ready for that triple in floor

[@Appaddict01]

I feel like she should keep the triple and ditch the Moors. It’s not worth the deductions a DLO would be better.

[@Gracemurphy18]

That “my body hurts” at the start is probably the most relatable thing said... ever

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

just a day in the life

[@chaiboix]

IKR I FELT THAT

[@katylouise14]

That's me everyday on vault

[@hermionepink96]

Can confirm this as a gymnast. Your body hurts before you finish conditioning at the start of practice lol. Especially when you are "old". I'm the same age as McKayla and still doing this even though I'm not good enough to compete. I think all gymnasts must be insane at some level to enjoy a sport that is so hard and makes your body hurt all the time. Even when you finish doing gymnastics, almost all of us are left with injuries, scars, surgeries, arthritis etc. that will hurt for probably a long time after we retire. It's just too fun to be able to have such control over your body and be able to do cool skills most people can't do.

[@hermionepink96]

@@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial My first comment didn't tag you- can you read it and confirm that we are insane doing gymnastics at 24 and your body hurts every day- or is it just me? Maybe I'm weak because I can't do the super hard tricks you can do and I still am so sore and probably keep the KT Tape company alive solely. If you see this- can you please tell me or make a video about the different injuries/pains/surgeries you've had/have and what you have found is best for pain relief, muscle soreness and recovery? That would be a super helpful video. Us old folks need extra help- I already have arthritis in my wrist, back and knee. Could you make a video on how you find the energy to keep going? Some days I'm so fatigued from training, I miss practice. Would love to see a what I eat and drink in a day video, if you use foam rollers, get massages, acupuncture- how often. Anything you've tried even if it didn't work. I'm intrigued by the treatment you got for your foot with the platelet injection and then that machine that made you want to scream- did they make a big difference? Do you see a regular PT or a PT that specializes in athletes? I'm wondering if that might be more helpful. Please tell me all your secrets. Maybe a full week in my life video of how many times a day you get treatments, what you eat etc. I'll be in Ft. Worth cheering you on! Do you know if we are allowed to meet you guys? I would LOVE to have a chat with you or a pic.

[@nancynewman1356]

Just pretend you are at Utah again. You always crushed it in college. Stay strong (watch those heels) and know there are a lot of gymnastic fans who are backing you for your skills, experience, and all around ability. Bless you , Jonas, and Melo

[@enchantedella6495]

THANK YOU for keeping those legs mostly together on your Van Leeuwen. I might have screamed, YES a little loudly while watching :) BUT PLEASE, Legs together on the giant before the dismount. These leg separations are a tenth a piece if you keep your legs together, bye bye deductions. I know who the hell am I but I really want you on this team and I just want to help. THE LAST ONE LOOKED AMAZING

[@jesssfaith]

i’m literally only 8 seconds into the video and the way you literally just floated from low to high bar was just... stunning. i must’ve rewatched it at lease five times

[@kt493]

I love hearing how your coaches communicate with you. It really shows growth for the sport.

[@Madmarsha]

This is what I like. At this point, more of a colleague to colleague and an athlete with agency as opposed to being a young vulnerable athlete with no life skills yet who is just trying to do something they love

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Side note- your hair looks so pretty at the beginning, MyK!

[@keirahealy7082]

Totally agree with you it does look REALLY PRETTY 😍

[@juanantoniomoreno3409]

Oh yeah !

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

thank you 🥰

[@katebriese7106]

You should try the triple full if it’s feeling good, it looks really good!

[@zombieloveproductions]

That was a fantastically executed beam routine for someone who didn’t feel like doing beam. Great series! I don’t think there is a single person in the world who can argue the fact that you’ve made such great improvements on every single event! Been sending you good energies all this week.. you’ve been on my mind! So close!

[@pedroh8915]

I really think you should try the triple for championships, its cleaner, its backwards facing landing, theres less risk of big steps forward, and you kinda just have to give it your all instead of measuring the 2.5

[@jkell2888]

I would love to see her put the triple in!!!

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

we will see! It's mostly up to my coaches but if not Championships you'll see it at Trials for sure

[@pedroh8915]

@@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial Whatever you guys choose, Good luck and go get it girl!!! im hard rooting for you

[@brooklynmccarthy4824]

@@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial I'm sure it would look good and clean at any time.

[@kittypewpew]

@@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial Just YEET it in the championships :D

[@knocturna9731]

3:03 That’s probably the best block I’ve ever seen from you! Excellent job!

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

thank you!!! been working so hard on that

[@zombieloveproductions]

Huuuuuge!

[@Elong.]

Her coach had a great observation and she executed it perfectly!

[@Appaddict01]

It really was that height. 👀

[@anovemberstar]

The awesome part of your vlogs / other similar ones is that it provides a true insight into what it takes to get to your level in gymnastics.. Back in the old days, you only ever saw a gymnast compete, wirh NO insight into how far they've come. Here, we're able to see you build / add to your skills, and it's AWESOME, so thank you ❤️

[@MissLinaLamont]

The pirouettes on the bar look a lot cleaner. Obviously, your dismount on bars is killer! You generated some nice, clean routines, despite feeling run down .

[@danaheavrin2246]

Go for the triple! I thinks it’s better than the 2 1/2! You got it!

[@gc5808]

I feel like she should do the front through to triple third pass, cause she does her full in like a backwards roll 😂 so I feel like it could go as her last

[@HannahBMann]

I was waiting for a yawn count, Jonas!😜 MyKayla, hang in there-you’re so close-and get some rest!! Focusing, getting in the right headspace, and visualization are key too! See yourself like we see you and girl, you’re golden! 😉 You’ve got this!

[@novaaa1086]

I feel like we’re already seeing improvements from classics! You’re gonna do great at champions!

[@arthurfernandes4824]

Bars were really great!

[@novaaa1086]

@@arthurfernandes4824 i agree!! i cant wait to see this comeback

[@makennadrake8463]

Yes Myk! Your form on bars looks so much better then it did at classics! Your gonna rock it! You got it super star! Rooting for you ❤️❤️❤️

[@Crystal81Starr]

I yelled “YES!! That’s it!!” So loud on her last Van Leeuwen, I scared my dog and my husband! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@makennadrake8463]

@@Crystal81Starr hahaha I screamed too! It was so good!!,

[@juliet230]

I’ve never rooted for anyone more than you!! So excited to watch championships this week!!! Good luck!! #teamskinner

[@amielawson8344]

Your triple looks fabulous and you take less of a step out, so less deductions. Trust yourself! You can do it!

[@soaringgymnastics6312]

Just thought you should know that connecting the giant full to the dismount doesn't add to your start value. I think you should add a giant in between to help with the double double

[@marsbars2.027]

I really hope she sees this😭

[@Redh3adElizabeth]

Maybe she could even do a triple double out of a giant

[@HB-ey2dk]

Woah I didn't realize that it wouldn't add a connection value. How come?

[@francescasofia8189]

@@HB-ey2dk i believe bc the giant full is valued C and you need a min. of D for any CV

[@Ryan-mw4zv]

@soaring gymnastics does this mean that her start value will be 0.2 less then? -0.1 for downgrading and -0.1 because there’s no connection?

[@megantjelle9062]

Your form has improved TREMENDOUSLY on every event but I especially notice on bars. Your hard work is paying off and I am so excited for you!! I have been rooting for you since the beginning. I believe in you

[@Crystal81Starr]

I scream “Come On Myk!!” throughout EVERYONE of your training videos, like you can really hear me 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 It has to be hard training by yourself without teammates for motivation, but I’m super pumped for you and how far you’ve come! YOU GOT THIS!!!!

[@zombieloveproductions]

Same

[@cyndyrodriguez9875]

Your triple is beautiful. Yes yes yes for Trials!! We were there in 2016 and will be there again rooting u on. My daughter is total #teammckayla

[@nancynewman1356]

I am Team Myk. You are looking magnificent! You always do best under pressure. Praying for your success. You got this precious girl!

[@Tallulah-belle1980]

My body hurts just watching you, how you keep going even though you are exhausted is inspiring!

[@anovemberstar]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your floor routine. The music is my favourite of all time. And I esp love the part before your wolf turns when you do an aerial walkover onto your back - just too cool!!!

[@jenni5751]

I feel like your confidence that you're ready for the triple is all the convincing you need. You got it! Good luck!!!!!

[@challisvicary6208]

omg literally just watching the first 20 seconds of the video with the clip of the end of the bar routine I was just amazed, the form is incredible and looks sooooo good, even just from classics it looks so improved. I am so excited to watch you kill it at championships!!

[@enchantedella6495]

Trials is the competition that really matters. You are 100% correct. YES ADD THE TRIPLE FULL FOR TRIALS but ONLY if you feel comfortable. I would be more concerned with your laid-out, double double because if it is as bent as it was at Classics you're not going to get credit for it and we need you to get credit for it :)

[@gc5808]

I just wanted to say thank you. For those who have never witnessed what chasing a dream is like... this is it. Raw. It comes down to pushing on those days that you just want to lay in bed, eat chips, and watch Netflix. When your body is hurting and you’re tired, but you still train. That’s how you get better. Thank you Mykayla and Jonas for sharing these updates because not many people have the courage or motivation to chase a dream, so now we get to witness first hand what it takes.

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

❤️❤️❤️

[@glaznflip1501]

There’s nobody else I want more on the Olympic team than you. You go girl. You got this. I’ll be rooting for you.

[@OMGheyitsalexis]

Already told my roommates and bf they better be prepared for a full weekend of gymnastics 🤸🏼‍♀️

[@anthonylovesgymnastics3787]

I am cheering for you! You did awesome last night! Stay in bounds on floor and hit your beam series and you will be in the top 4!! I cannot wait to see you compete at the Olympics! Vault, bars, beam, floor finalist?!? You’re killing it on all 4 events at championships ✨

[@brooklynbeyer2054]

Looking great McKayla! Thank you so much for documenting your journey! I love watching

[@amiee6478]

So proud of you Mykayla!!! I will be cheering for you on Saturday! Go for the triple!!! It looks so beautiful. All of your routines look amazing.

[@shannonpatch7233]

You got this girl! I love seeing how much things are improving as you go. And yes yes yes to the triple! It looks so good!

[@gbeans997]

Yes! Do the triple! I think it looks amazing! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@aleciadawn2732]

Girl, your triples always look so good! But do what you feel comfortable with! Everything is looking great! Good luck this week!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@malloryg7214]

I will see you at Olympic Trials! CANNOT wait for 4 evenings of the best gymnastics! 🎉

[@swimminmerp]

We’re all cheering for you so hard Myk!!! ❤️💪

[@brendanlawson5113]

Has it ever been considered to just a do a nice full twisting double layout instead of the double double layout? Maybe I missed something or maybe it's harder to control for her but with the form deductions it may increase the execution a little more.

[@ttb2905]

She should t be doing any twisting double lay imo. Should just make tucked double double the first pass.

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

I can't haha I literally have to be twisting to do a layout

[@Madmarsha]

I feel like I need a good mind clearing, frustration-releasing cry on MyKayla's behalf. I know it's hard to always be "up" day in, day out. Be cheering you on, girl!!!

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

💕

[@brooklynschulz6187]

My team and I are doing this reflection thing where we say what we saw that was good and I just wanted to say you are amazing at working through things and an incredible gymnast 😊

[@mariahazcueta3621]

That bar routine is so much cleaner and I love the upgrades

[@jentrevors]

If you feel it in your heart then I think you should go for it , you already have all the big tricks in the bag and might as well finish it off with the triple, it would probably look cleaner without the step from doing the 2 and half... your routine is so beautiful and so are you 💗 good luck , you work so hard and deserve the best 👌

[@kjamison05]

The triple is beautiful... definitely add it in when you get the endurance! You’re doing awesome!

[@lizanderson4816]

My toddler and I watched this together and she was clapping for you😂 good luck in championships!!!

[@bejakdkwnenejwifj3071]

simone biles: has whole gym to hereself our mykayla that we love so much: practices with other kids:) she’s so amazing i think she’s gonna rock this competition

[@rachelpoelman3934]

Bars are looking amazing! Good luck at championships!! 😊

[@traceyd5110]

Add the triple now. It looks so good! Better to get confidence in it now than not having it clean in time for trials!

[@ainelawlor5755]

1 of your best videos ever your hard work is paying off good luck 👍

[@nicb2073]

Cheering you on Myk! You have worked so hard!! Rest when you can! And you got this! 💪

[@Stephanieleanne94]

Mykayla you’re a star. We are rooting for you!

[@mckinlayjulie66]

Your doing awesome, all your hard work is showing! You deserve a GOLD!

[@darlenelowe1730]

have followed your career as both an elite gymnast and while you were in college. I have reallly enjoyed watching your training during these last months. Keep up the great work and i will be cheering you on this week, Love and prayers sent from Ottawa ON Canada

[@janiceshepherd7752]

Ooh OUCH your poor ankles! But on the plus the bars ending looked AWESOME the Maloney half your pointy toes and legs together great job Myk! and your last pirouette was lookin really good too! 🙌

[@sarahmiller3550]

You can do that triple! It looks so good! My 2 year old and I love to watch you do ‘nastics! All your hard work is paying off!!

[@josefinaazpiroz]

I'm geniunly impressed with how good you've gotten. Keep working hard!

[@linaS212]

You are so ready! You got this! I‘m looking foreward to the triple full at Olympic trials

[@annamichelle7064]

You definitely had enough air time for the triple, it’ll look so good can’t wait to see it !

[@katebriese7106]

Good luck Myk!!! Routines are looking great and block looks really nice on vault!

[@sienna.cancilla]

you're doing so great! your floor routine is AMAZING!!!

[@cookieaddictions]

Got my tickets to Trials today!! My seats are closest to bars so can’t wait to see this in person.

[@Johnny.ga.realtor]

You’re doing that for Olympic trials! Boss up in that corner baby you got it!!!!

[@chaiboix]

YES MA’AM! I PRAYING FOR YOU 🙏🏾 YOU GOT THISSSSS 😌

[@samanthatemplin3021]

👏🏻DO👏🏻NOT👏🏻COUNT👏🏻SKINNER👏🏻OUT! Beautiful progress even since Classics. I’m betting on Myk.

[@ilikeyoutube836]

Omg MyKayla you've improved so much just since classics!! Can't wait to see you at championships and trials!!

[@Ryan-mw4zv]

Your bars form at 13:26 looks incredible, I thought I was watching Suni 😂. I’m sad to see the clear-hip-full go, but I totally agree that the extra 0.1 just isn’t worth it. Keep being amazing MyKayla!

[@ashlynpike5513]

I just want you to go into championships with major confidence, it will really change the game for you🤍🤍

[@mikeshaffrey9203]

Smart! I like that better than the clear hip full. Good luck!

[@ejhiggins4925]

I think you should add in the triple, you are way more controlled on the landing.

[@dwele7852]

the pain is real, Ouch! Just keep working through it Mykayla!

[@plutosgal9436]

You have worked so hard! You can do this!!!

[@marisabaranskigreenberg7177]

Definitely take out that clear-hip full before your dismount, like you said, you don't need to worry about that .01, but are you going to add full twist back to the Pak? That was an awesome combination!

[@mariahazcueta3621]

It’s an awesome but needs to be cleaned. This is a routine she can go clean on

[@LatinFratGuy1]

@@mariahazcueta3621 i agree the bar routine here is very clean with enough difficulty to be competitive

[@mariahazcueta3621]

@@LatinFratGuy1 agreed. That’s what she needs to do. Go clean. Go crazy at the Olympics but first ya gotta make the team

[@shimmershinesparkle3849]

You can do it MyKayla! You got this!!! 💪

[@castropolous8784]

The triple on floor looks so much cleaner than the 2.5! Go for it! When you feel ready of course though 🥰

[@carolinenault3304]

The triple is AMAZING! You go girl!!!

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Can’t wait to watch you in Championships!!!

[@xpinexppleiix8893]

Hi MyKayla! It’s my dream to go to the olympics! I definitely think your going to go the olympics! I am routing for you! Im training level six, so I’ve got a lot of time to go. Good luck you got this. ❤️

[@charilettecarol7967]

I already have the championships set to record so I don’t miss any of it! You look great!

[@cmills53]

You are looking fabulous!! So happy for you!! Keep fighting!! Praying for you!!

[@mochibear8933]

Your hard work looks like it's paying off! Hope you aren't feeling too sore. Looking forward to championships 🤩 Sad too though, as each time we see you now will be nearly the last we see you compete, that must be 🤯 for you after all these years competing & training.

[@fabergefolliesdancentumble3023]

Best of luck, MyKayla.

[@ghostt4634]

Rooting for you Myk!!!!!

[@nivi1013]

Dunno if you've always done strength & conditioning separately (I saw one of the videos in a fitness gym), but honestly your physique looks really solid and strong comparing to perhaps years ago and comparing to your competition. Really happy to see a gymnast taking a more scientific fitness approach to her work...on top of all the gymnastics you do! 😱☺️ Best of luck, it's a pleasure to watch your progress! Hugs from London ♥️

[@heatherwicker9990]

Remember to breathe and just be in the moment. Trust yourself. Have fun doing it too. You’ve got this.

[@tayahhinson2600]

Routines are looking so good! Rooting you on!!

[@jeanae16]

Yes, definitely do the triple. It looks so much better then the 2 1/2. Your jumps on beam looked really good too. The bars are coming along nicely and I just love your vaults. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to watch Championships. You got this!

[@barbarawelsch5850]

I wish you the best of luck! You are improving SO much every time I see you.

[@erinfrey1634]

Good luck MyKayla! You're looking great and you're going to do amazing! You can do it! 💪

[@lynnyager8900]

I would say to keep ur routines as clean as possible til ur comfortable enough to complete the skill bc u have to weigh the risk vs reward here!! Point those toes and keep those legs together and u r gonna rock!! Good luck this weekend!

[@michaelherndon2333]

You got the Triple! Add it in. Sending all the good vibes.

[@nataliar.7979]

yessss the improvement is so visible! ur doing so good, love watching u, good luck!

[@janaem8351]

Your form on bars is looking so much better. I found it a little insulting how the announcer at classics was pointing out how your form didn’t look that great. I think he needed to think more about the improvements you have made. 👍 I also did my first round-off backhand spring half at my last practice, and I could never even do a full of I tried. Your tumbling is so sharp, it makes me so entertained!

[@aleashalockhart5218]

im ready to see you on that podium with that high score! you’re gonna rock it!

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@AmyCH102]

Great job! You're looking really strong. I hope you can get the triple in your floor routine. Looking forward to seeing you compete!

[@sharondriver2445]

You were created for such a time as this! Enjoy the moments and know we are praying for you! ❤️🙏

[@torreyanddannixo]

Amazing to see how far you’ve come, so excited to watch you compete!!