Best Train Like A Gymnast Podcasts (2025)

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How to structure your training (with Ulrika Andreasson) 42:41

5M ago42:41

42:41

You can find more info about Ulrika's lovely teaching and training here: https://www.ullisrudolf.se/ SESSION PLANNER here: https://www.rewardbasedridingschool.com/ If you have questions or thoughts around the episode, we're happy to hear them via MAILBy Angelica Hesselius

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3 C:s to check before riding. Connection. Confidence. Cues 10:37

11M ago10:37

10:37

Three C:s to check before riding. -Connection -Confidence -Cues (aids) This is a modified version of a horsemanship structure I learned when first starting pony clubbing. The meaning is to assess your horse (and yourself) to keep you and your horse under threshold and communicating well. Back then the focus was more on an obedient horse, in my teac…

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Working in halt. For body awareness, gymnastics and understanding of the aids. 38:59

1y ago38:59

38:59

To work with the horse while the horse is standing still, in a halt or just parking, is something I am very passionate about. When we talk about working in halt many think about the "full" school halt. However that is a tool being closer to the end of all the work we can do in halt. And the goal is not the school halt itself but what it the journey…

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Starting reward based riding (with Hannah Weston) 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

27:42

This somewhat a continuation from our mutual Riding Workshop. Here we are chatting about how to start with reward based riding. Presenting different alternatives. We both have go to preferred options about how to go about this, but as always, there are many ways to Rome. You are the one deciding what is best for you and your horse <3 Ways to access…

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Emotions in horse training. Reading your horse emotional clues (with Susanna Davidsson) 38:18

1+ y ago38:18

38:18

Today I am joined by lovely Susanna Davisson from Hästvis. We talk about trying to read the clues our horses behaviors gives us when we are interacting or training together. And how seeing them as clues help us be better at adapting our training. Susanna has a membership group in Swedish where talking and learning to read body languages and emotion…

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Feldenkrais, horse training and looking for "feel" 31:59

1+ y ago31:59

31:59

A talk about Feldenkrais, horses and feel with Caroline Ritter. Bodý awareness is about exploring for both of us. But in a little different ways. Here we are exploring our thoughts on the subject. If you are interested exploring together with us we have an upcoming series of lesson starting with ”Connection” It will consist of us talking strategies…

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Straightening a crooked horse, a cross over journey with Ellen 24:44

2y ago24:44

24:44

In this episode we talk about lovely Ellen and our journey to help her become less crooked and more emotionally and physically balanced. Thiis episode one so if you have questions for the next episode...let me know. Here you can find me: If you have questions or wanna contact me about courses or teaching, please send me an email via my home page be…

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Training our older horses 34:08

2+ y ago34:08

34:08

This episode sprung out from a passionate listener mail and conversation and is dedicated to training our older horses to help keep them fit. I talk a bit general and give examples from my own training with my older horses. You can find examples of most exercises I talk about on my social media: https://www.facebook.com/hesselius.angelica/ https://…

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Nose target medley - a discussion with Hannah Weston 47:55

2+ y ago47:55

47:55

By Angelica Hesselius

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3 words to guide us 2023 23:46

2+ y ago23:46

23:46

Joined by my good friends and awesome humans Do Groen and Ulrika Anderasson we are continuing on with the newly made tradition of picking one word for the year to come. So last year a friend of mine sent me this idea to pick a word to set the tone for the upcoming year. I quite love it. The idea is to choose a word that will work as kind of polesta…

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Build a reward based foundation for your horse part 1 36:42

2+ y ago36:42

36:42

Core skills and foundation behaviors. Why do we need them, what are they and why should we spend time building them?? Doesn't matter what we want to do with our horses, these behaviors can be used to build whatever we want…but if we want to build dressage in new ways without guiding our horse with pressure this is of great importance. What are the …

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Own Your Weird & Find Success with Podcaster Angie Lee 36:55

2+ y ago36:55

36:55

Angie Lee is the friend who makes you pee your pants laughing and helps you to own your weird. Since she was a little girl, she's been allergic to following the rules and coloring in the lines. As a college & corporate dropout, Angie started her first business when she was 19 & hasn't looked back since. What began as little wellness blog 12 years a…

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Finding Your Purpose After Sports with Athletic Trainer Adam Quigley 44:02

2+ y ago44:02

44:02

Originally from Laurel, Maryland, now based in Los Angeles, CA, Adam Quigley, MS, ATC, CES, PES was a collegiate soccer player at Salisbury University, additionally completing his Masters degree at the University of South Carolina in Sports Medicine. With over 8 years of Athletic Training experience, Adam currently is focused on Performance Wellnes…

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Session structure to help with clarity and frustration -a chat with Do Groen 28:27

2+ y ago28:27

28:27

In this episode we chat about how session structure helped us create more balance and relaxation and how "pause" can be used as a structure tool. I am joined by the lovely dutch horse trainer Do Groen and together we share from our experience from when we started training reward based and give some examples how it can look when we do a session toda…

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Go With Your Gut feat. Andrew "King Bach" Bachelor 23:47

2+ y ago23:47

23:47

Andrew Bachelor, also known as King Bach is a Canadian-American Internet personality and actor who is most well known for being the most followed creator on the Vine platform. Bach has created countless viral videos, released music, sold out venues for his stand up, as well as appeared in movies and TV shows. Connect with Bach! https://www.instagra…

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Who is Angelica? 28:18

2+ y ago28:18

28:18

In this episode I'm answering a few questions about me and where I come from. You´ll find the questions in the chapters if you are interested in a specific one. But it is everything from: How long have you been using R+ and what were your biggest challenges in th beginning to my favorite exercise. Phew...now it is done! :D Here you can find me: If …

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Hormone Health For Athletic Women with Registered Dietician JoAnna Arnold 46:10

2+ y ago46:10

46:10

JoAnna Arnold is a Registered Dietitian and former rhythmic gymnast with experience working in sports performance and disordered eating. Connect with JoAnna! https://www.instagram.com/the_flexible_dietician https://joannaarnold.typeform.com/to/SaQcHuMi Join JoAnna's 30 Day 2022 Holiday Intensive and use the code TLAG5 for an EXTRA discount! https:/…

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Different types of balance in horse training 43:47

2+ y ago43:47

43:47

In this episode: Coming from the view on horse training as something that we do to help the horse become better at being a horse, we will have look at different ways to create physical and emotional balance. This is the key to relaxation and connection and a gymnastically sound horse. But how does it look and how do we get there? Are there differen…

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Neuro-Spicy Chat with IFBB Pro Erin Gales 42:33

2+ y ago42:33

42:33

Born and raised in Minnesota, Erin started dancing at the age of 3, which became her first love. After graduating from one of the top dance colleges in the country as a Dance Performance Major, Erin decided to take everything she learned from Oklahoma City University and figure out how to navigate the Los Angeles dance industry. Eventually, Erin fo…

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Athletic & Military Similarities with US Army Veteran Jason Wood 46:54

2+ y ago46:54

46:54

After graduating college in 2004, Jason Wood was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army and served seven years of active duty. During that time, he completed three combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2011, Jason completed his service in the Army and began working as a Department of Defense contractor. After his military serv…

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Transitioning From Gymnastics to Parkour with Stuntwoman Sydney Olson 43:55

2+ y ago43:55

43:55

Hollywood Stunt woman and professional parkour athlete, Sydney Olson, discusses the transition from competitive gymnastics to parkour. She and Danielle discuss the differences between the two sports as well as what links them, how early-learned perfectionism plays a role in all aspects of life, creating your dream life, and managing stress and burn…

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Serena Pergola & Danielle: Finding Your Silver Lining After Abuse & Anxiety In The World Of Gymnastics 34:54

5y ago34:54

34:54

In this episode, Serena and I discuss the following: What is your background in gymnastics? (1:30) What was your career ending injury? (2:18) What do you think gymnasts always feel the need to push through the pain? (3:55) Did you ever question if you were actually sick or hurt based on your coaches reaction? (5:34) How should a coach speak to a ch…

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Andrea Orris and Danielle: Surviving Abuse and Relearning To Love Gymnastics 41:08

5y ago41:08

41:08

In this episode, Andrea and I discuss the following: What is your background in gymnastics? (0:57) What is your opinion on the engrained gymnastics culture and what is happening in the gymnastics world today? (4:20) How did Athlete A personally affect you? (7:27) Why didn’t you tell your mom that you threw up at the gym? (15:06) What can parents do…

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Emily Presnell Lee & Danielle: What Really Happens On A TLAG Retreat? 32:27

5y ago32:27

32:27

In this episode Emily and I discuss the following: What is your background in gymnastics and fitness? (0:28) This time last year, where were you mentally and emotionally? (1:50) Do you feel like our coaching sessions helped guide to figure out how to use your strengths? (5:52) How long was the gap between leaving your former agency and getting sign…

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Leilah McCarthy & Danielle: Adult Gymnastics Training & Competitions 30:29

5y ago30:29

30:29

In this episode, Leilah and I discuss the following: What has your experience been like so far on the TLAG Team? (0:17) What is your background in gymnastics and where are you today? (0:53) Does NAIGC still exist today? (8:39) What do you do for work? (9:33) What is the process like to find a club with adult gymnastics? (10:10) What would you say t…

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Jess St. John & Danielle: Conquering Mental Blocks In Sports & Unhealthy Relationships With Food 27:54

5y ago27:54

27:54

In this episode, Jess and I discuss the following: What is your background in gymnastics and cheer? (1:08) What was your experience with mental blocks? (3:20) How did mental blocks affect your career and life in general? (4:02) What do you think mental blocks have cost you and taught you? (5:56) As a gymnast, you were taught to hide your emotions a…

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Laura Kummerle, DPT & Danielle: Exploring New Passions, Overcoming An Eating Disorder & Finding Balance 28:17

5y ago28:17

28:17

In this episode, Laura and I discuss the following: What is your background in gymnastics and how did that get you to where you are today? (0:56) How did you decide to reintroduce gymnastics movement into your training? (2:17) What would you say to people who choose exercises based on what they think they should do, not based on what they enjoy doi…

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DeAvera Todd & Danielle: Self-Esteem, Confidence & What Hard Work Really Means 34:27

5y ago34:27

34:27

In this episode, DeAvera and I discuss the following: Who is DeAvera Todd? (0:20) What part of coaching lights you up the most? (4:42) Is your coaching style based on personal experience or feedback from athletes? (7:28) What would you say to those who expect to get things right away and feel like a failure when they don’t? (10:34) Why is it import…

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Dr. Stacie Morris DPT & Danielle: Why You Should Schedule Yourself First 29:49

5y ago29:49

29:49

In this episode, Dr. Stacie Morris DPT and I discuss the following: What made you decide to go out on your own and start your own business? (2:01) How did you get gymnasts to come to you? (5:31) What is your gymnastics background and what got you into physical therapy? (7:11) What is the most common injury you see with gymnasts? (10:31) What is you…

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Nathan Tsuji & Danielle: Know Your Limits But Never Accept Them 31:26

5y ago31:26

31:26

In this episode, Nathan and I discuss the following: What differences have you seen among athletes who are intrinsically and extrinsically motivated? (1:08) What does it mean to be the best athlete that you can be? (3:45) What's the difference between college gymnastics and junior olympics in terms of the competitors and the type of support? (7:01)…

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Danell Leyva & Danielle: When You Expect The Best Of Yourself 41:26

5y ago41:26

41:26

In this episode, Olympian Danell Leyva and I discuss the following: What was your biggest struggle after retiring? (0:37) What can former athletes keep consistent in their lives for any future venture? (2:10) What was the timeline from ending your gymnastics career to where you are now? (3:03) How did you know that your future ventures were not goi…

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Sarah Ritchy & Danielle: Learning How To Reinvent Yourself & Overcome Disappointments 31:02

5y ago31:02

31:02

In this episode, circus artist and former gymnast, Sarah Ritchy & I discuss the following: What's it like being a part of the #TLAG Team? (0:10) What were your practices like as a gymnast? (1:54) What are the red flags for falling out of love with your sport or burning out? (4:07) How can burnt out athletes rediscover their love for their sport? (7…

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Carly Patterson & Danielle: Improving Your Body Image & Reclaiming Your Identity After Sports 49:36

5y ago49:36

49:36

In this episode, Carly & I discuss the following: Who is Carly without gymnastics? (0:50) What happens after you achieve a lifelong dream at 16 years old? (5:00) What changes happened mentally, physically and emotionally after retiring? (16:10) How can we take steps to love and accept our bodies after no longer training at a high level? (19:00) How…

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Overcoming An Eating Disorder, Gymnastics Culture & Finding Your Power feat. JoAnna Arnold 24:42

5+ y ago24:42

24:42

In today's episode, we discuss the following: The effects gymnastics culture can have on a young athlete Becoming independent at a young age What triggered JoAnna's eating disorder and how she overcame it The red flag health issues that motivated JoAnna to change How JoAnna wants to help retired female athletes What it means to train like a gymnast…

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A 56-Year-Old Gymnast's Comeback After Getting Hit By A Car feat. Vera Deutsch 25:43

5+ y ago25:43

25:43

In today's episode, we discuss the following: Vera's accident earlier this year and her recovery process The best advice Vera's ever been given The mentality and secrets behind long-term fitness Applying what you learn from sports to your everyday life The importance of staying in shape as you age What it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: Wha…

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If You're Not Having Fun, You're Doing It Wrong feat. Meg Astore 32:07

5+ y ago32:07

32:07

In today's episode, we discuss the following: The best advice Meg's ever been given Fear, doubt, fear of the unknown, and succeeding in life after sport Limiting and freeing yourself from expectations The Three C's How to be vulnerable and find opportunity Avoiding system overload and dangerous consequences of self-sabotage How to trust the univers…

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Your Mental Health Is Not Like A Visible Injury feat. Victoria Garrick 32:58

5+ y ago32:58

32:58

In today's episode, we discuss the following: The best advice Victoria's ever been given What Victoria wants her audience to walk away with after a speech Victoria's mental struggles What steps people can take to free themselves from depression, overwhelm, and dissatisfaction Aligning your blueprint with your reality Common mental health struggles …

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Get Out & Do More with Behavior Change Specialist Dominique Barnett 40:46

5+ y ago40:46

40:46

On Today’s episode, I speak with one of my clients I’m proud to call my friend, Dominique Barnett. Dominique recently attended our fall workshop this month and will be joining us on our Hawaiian Retreat in February 2020. This interview was originally supposed to be about her experience at our workshop, and it turned into a full blown discussion abo…

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What You Think TLAG Is vs. What TLAG Actually Is 16:28

5+ y ago16:28

16:28

On Today’s episode, I bust through some myths and preconceived ideas about Train Like A Gymnast. I also made an IGTV video about this last week if you haven't seen it yet. Highlights: There is an application process for TLAG and we're picky about who we accept You can still train LIKE a gymnast even if you've never done gymnastics! Learn from profe…

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Knowing This Is The Secret To Life Mastery feat. Acrobat Leslie Munoz 29:01

5+ y ago29:01

29:01

If you’re listening to this on the day it’s released, Happy Halloween! On Today’s episode, I speak with my friend and fellow acrobat, Leslie Muñoz. We had this conversation to help you learn more about yourself. Leslie talks about her experiences transitioning into retirement more than once, some mental blocks she had with tumbling when she was a t…

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Little Known Facts: My Conversation With Dr. Lina Cook 31:09

5+ y ago31:09

31:09

This week I'm turning things upside-down, and not just because our backflip workshop is just a couple weeks away! Because the brilliant and beautiful Dr. Lina Cook interviewed ME for this week's episode of the 10.0 Podcast! In the process, she uncovered a whole lot about how I got my start and why I created Train Like A Gymnast. *Spoiler Alert* the…

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Accelerate Your Results By Asking For Help 24:21

5+ y ago24:21

24:21

[TRANSCRIPT] Accelerate Your Results By Asking For Help Today we’re going to discuss a topic that came up a lot from athletes on recent phone calls: asking for help. If you are a formerly-competitive athlete, you know this is not one of our fortes… "I got it, coach." "I can do it myself." "It's okay, I can figure it out." "Don't worry, I've got it.…

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Client Spotlight: Alexis Iglesias 35:45

5+ y ago35:45

35:45

[TRANSCRIPT] How You Know You Need To Update Your Life's Blueprint. Today we’re going to dive into what a coaching call with me looks like with one of our VIP team members, Alexis Iglesias. You’re going to learn so much from HER call, you’re going to want one of your own! At first, on the surface, it looked like Alexis needed help with time managem…

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What Happens When We Try To Live Up To Other Peoples' Expectations 18:25

5+ y ago18:25

18:25

[TRANSCRIPT] In today's episode, we discuss why we try to live up to other peoples' expectations and how we can live a more authentic, intentional, and fulfilled life we can call our own. Share your story! Tell me! How do YOU live your life on your own terms? We'd love to see how this episode impacted you - tag us @DanielleGrayFit and @TrainLikeAGy…

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Why Thinking Like A Gymnast Will Increase Your Chances Of Success 12:49

6y ago12:49

12:49

[TRANSCRIPT] In today's episode, we discuss the three things needed to train like a gymnast. 1) Mental Mastery, 2) A Northstar and 3) Community Takeaway: So I want to know... how are you mastering your mind? What is your purpose and what is the environment like surrounding you in your health and fitness? Snag Your Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us …

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Learning Anything Starts With The Basics feat. Alicia Sacramone Quinn 19:51

6y ago19:51

19:51

In today's episode and season finale, we discuss the following: How Alicia trains now that she's not competitive to keep your health & fitness in check What Alicia tells herself when she doesn't feel like working out The biggest differences between training for the Olympics and training as a busy mom What gymnastics taught her and the lessons she w…

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Anxiety, Nutrition & Your Mental Health feat. Autumn Bates 32:01

6y ago32:01

32:01

In today's episode, we discuss the following: The benefits of intermittent fasting and why you should How can busy people commit to Intermittent Fasting when their schedule is inconsistent or they work long hours If there is anyone who should NOT do IF and better alternatives for them How nutrition and mood swings/emotions are correlated Overcoming…

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Confidence Is The Antithesis Of Fear feat. Rebecca Smith 28:56

6y ago28:56

28:56

In today's episode, we discuss the following: The biggest things that hold back athletes or parents of athletes who want to succeed What made Rebecca decide to focus on fear and anxiety in her business How fear and confidence are opposites How shame enters her conversations with athletes The biggest mistakes athletes make when setting goals for the…

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Finding Balance & The Truth About Social Media feat. Morgan Rose Moroney 22:19

6y ago22:19

22:19

In today's episode, we discuss the following: What sports Morgan played and how that shaped her into the person she is today Morgan's athletic goals Why it is so important for others to train with purpose to reach their goals How Morgan found balance with your nutrition and fitness in general Our response to when you say, “I can’t do gymnastics or …

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Putting Yourself First feat. Tamara Tangherlini 27:57

6y ago27:57

27:57

In today's episode, we discuss the following: What being an athlete taught Tamara Why it is important for you to learn the basic concepts and foundations of gymnastics training How you can keep motivation and the fire inside alive The #1 setback Tamara sees with young athletes and advice for them to enhance their performance How to lift yourself up…

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