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Female Athletes Who Conquered the World As Teenagers

I love this fabulous infographic sent to me by Aries Apparel that highlights nine amazing female athletes who accomplished more as teenagers than most of us will in a lifetime. Featured athletes include gymnasts Mary Lou Retton, Nadia Comaneci, and Gabby Douglas; golfer Michelle Wie; tennis players Maria Sharapova and Martina Hingis; snowboarder Elena Hight; figure skater Kimmie Meissner; and swimmer Missy Franklin. Enjoy!

Female Athletes Famous teenagers

Who is your favorite? I’m going to have to go with Missy Franklin – such a classy young lady with a very bright future.

May 31, 2013 Leave a Comment

Gabrielle Douglas Nike Free Cat Door Ad

Gymnasts are creative and can do pretty amazing things with their strength and flexibility! In my 25+ years of coaching, I saw my gymnasts do some crazy creative things and I have heard even more stories, but what Gabby Douglas does in this Nike Free commercial is definitely up there on the creativity list!

What do you think? Is that even possible?

Whether Gabby could really open the door with her foot through the cat door while in her splits is possible or not, I got a giggle out of the commercial – which is what everyone needs on a Friday!

April 12, 2013 Leave a Comment

Motionwear Review and $25 Gift Card Giveaway – ENDED

v-waist-shorts UPDATED – Congratulations Ariana you are the winner.

After a lifetime of gymnastics, my daughter finished her competitive gymnastics career about 10 months ago. She did high school cheerleading over the summer and fall, then swam on the high school swim team this winter, but now it is spring and she misses the gym!  She recently went back to gymnastics – just for classes – but when I asked her what she needed most for workout, she said SHORTS. Luckily for her, I was given the opportunity to do a review of the most popular shorts from Motionwear – the v-waist team short. It is elastic free, has a flattering and very comfortable v-shaped waistband and a 2-3/4″ inseam.

So, what did she think? The Motionwear V-Waist shorts have quickly become her favorite! She says they are softer and more comfortable than the velvety ones she used to wear. They have been washed and worn numerous times since we got them and they have shown no signs of shrinking, pilling, or losing their shape.

When my daughter did gymnastics competitively, she had quite a few Motionwear leotards – and they always washed well, fit comfortably and best of all – they lasted. Motionwear has a wide range of gear for gymnastics, dance and cheer – from the basics to the highest quality competitive wear.

Here are a few photos my daughter’s friend took of her practicing in the Motionwear V-Waist shorts this week at the gym…

motionwear

We have also been given the opportunity to give one lucky reader a $25 gift card to Motionwear!! If you haven’t tried Motionwear – this is the perfect opportunity and if you already love Motionwear, I am sure you have a wish list going.

What we are giving away:

  • One $25 gift certificate good toward any purchase at Motionwear.com.

How To Enter

  • Simply leave your response to the following questions in the comments on THIS site: Do you do cheer, dance or gymnastics and what Motionwear item would you most like to add to your workout wardrobe?
  • Get bonus entries by letting your friends know about our giveaway. Get one extra entry for each of the following:
    • Post about it on your own blog, in a forum or share it with your friends on Facebook
    • Follow us on Twitter (we are @SportsGirlsPlay)
    • Like SportsGirlsPlay on Facebook
  • Come back and leave a second comment telling us where you shared it.

Rules

  • Leave your comment(s) no later than midnight April 24, 2013.
  • You must use your first name and email address in the comment form below.  If you don’t we can’t contact in the event that you win.
  • We will be using AndTheWinnerIs to select one (1) winner at random.

Disclosure: We received the Motionwear shorts for review purposes but all opinions are 100% our own. Additionally, this post does contain affiliate links.

March 31, 2013 Leave a Comment

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