Hi I am a 16 year old girl and used to do some recreational gymnastics from 10-13. I live in England. I was very flexible but not strong enough to do well. Recently, I have become interested in doing the sport again (I am a recreation coach) and need some advice. I want to get really good at gymnastics and am prepared to work hard. Unfortunately due to school etc I cant join a club at the moment, but hope definately to partcipate in uni gymnastics in 2yrs. I was hoping for a list of nightly conditioning exercises. I haven't done gymnastics for a while so exercises that I can build upon eg sit ups would be better. I would also be grateful for some flexibility advice. I particuarly beed to build up both stregth and fleibility in my back but don't know how. I need to improve my whole body flexibility as well tough, so need some drills to do. I have no real equipment other than some ankle/wrist weights and floor space. If I work really hard, considering my age, how good could I get and how long would it take?
Thanks.

Stratmando

Practice walking on hands is cheap and tough, and fun. Unicycles are good practice and good for Balance, if you could get a set of Rings hanging from a tree, good exersize.
A set of Parallell Bars, portable, could be wood or metal, and at Ground level, then Tape. Allow you to practice on hands. I used to like sitting down in Lotus Position, swing legs through and up to a handstand. Don't remember how long it took. Had to fail Many times first, as with the unicycle. I am 50 now and still ride a 6' Unicycle.
Also, any chance you get at a swimming Pool with Diving Board, Practice front and back Flips. Good Luck. Stretch, Take Care