Goin Deep Gymnastics Documentary with Vanessa Atler Part 1

[chickchick0509]

this thing is making gymnastics look bad when it isn't 

[beffyblb]

The stats she gives for the "gymnasts in the '90s" was actually for the 1992 team. 1996 was considerably different.

[gravyboatK]

Oh my god...47 pounds?!? That is MESSED UP.

[haidangkieu1]

Dam i can't even sleep to 7 or 8 hour a day,

[hikaru99]

wtf? I eat like 1200 calories a day. It's called a deficit.

[LadyBludgeon]

The idea that one could alters ones puberty through rigor training is pretty strange. There are women through out the world who do far more extreme physical work on their bodies than western women do yet they go through puberty at an early age... no set back on them. I think genetics is part of that 17 yr olds' puberty late bloom. I didn't go through my puberty till I was 15, even then I didn't fully went through the changes till 22yrs of age, no physical strain btw, just pure genetics.

[LadyBludgeon]

@LadyBludgeon Keep in mind, I don't disagree with the idea that ones environment does play a role in ones development, but it's not always the case with everyone. These reporters are pointing out that rigorous training puts a halt or slows down development for EVERYONE who does it. It's not always the case and to state that anyone who trains long hours since childhood will slow their growth are overlooking genetic factors... which also play a role on ones development. It could be a combination.

[danimal97520]

@LadyBludgeon Gymnasts world wide are known for late puberty. The ones that train huge amounts anyway. It's not just a western thing. And it's not all genetics. It's the TYPE of extreme physical work they are doing that plays into it as well. Working in a factory, standing in one stop all day is hard work. But it's not going to effect your body the same as the activities of gymnasts.

[LadyBludgeon]

@danimal97520 Like I stated in my comment earlier... it's a combination of the two, genes & environmental influences. My late bloom was due to genetics not rigid work that strains the body, which is what the reporters in this video are stating is the main cause for late puberty. I'm not disagreeing with the environmental theory, I'm just analyzing that if rigid physical work is the main cause of late puberty than why is it women who aren't doing rigid work go through puberty later in life.

[gymfan1079]

@jukodebu I didn't say I was at the Olympic level. For crying out loud, I'm in my 30s now - I'm not doing the sport at all. Was your nasty comment really necessary? Geez.

[trashywilma]

"The premiere American prospect for Sydney." I still haven't forgiven the media or American gymnastics for destroying Vanessa Atler.

[kanpen]

bullshit!

[gymfan1079]

This newscaster really pisses me off. She's making the sport out to be some kind of monstrous, horrendous activity, all to make a news story... pathetic. Gymnastics is a beautiful sport and the vast majority of girls participating (me included) get a lot out of it. So newscaster, go to hell!

[kayteeare]

@gymfan1079 I have yet to see a documentary on girls gymnastics that *doesn't* make it out to be a monstrous horrendous activity. It's quite sad because many girls do the sport, love it and don't succumb to the pressures because so few ever make it to the Olympics (which is perceived to be the ultimate destination). No one ever mentions the Pan Am games or other competitions.

Anyway, sad really because you're right - there are many many positives in gymnastics that no one ever addresses.

[jukodebu]

@gymfan1079 talking about the Olympic level- doubt ur there.

[Floatie114]

Missed the Comaneci @ 2:23... Why oh why didn't her coach just take that skill out?

[FlippinTitan2010]

She weighed 47!? Don't like 5 year olds weigh that? Poor girl!

[Moonfrost1]

this is bullcrap. my friend is an elite gymnast and she has been in gymnastics since she was 4 and she trains from 7am-12:00pm everyday during the summer. And, she is perfectly NORMAL. she got puberty when she was 13, and she is just naturally petite. Nothing wrong with her.

[idinakristinwicked]

@Moonfrost1 she doesnt train as long as some others only 5 hours compared to those who train 7-8 or maybe even 8-9 hours a day

[maya06227]

gosh american reporters always look SO SERIOUS, as if their whole family just died or something, try not to look so scared i mean why so serous???

[benrobinson77]

oh come on ... they cannot compare gymnasts from the 1950s to women of today, gymnastics was so lame back then and didnt have to do NEARLY as hard as tricks

[hwatson86]

You are right, they cant compare gymnasts of the 50s to gymnasts of today, but not because of the difficulty of the tricks, but because the sport has gone from amateur to professional status!

Gymnasts now have the opportunity to train hours and hours a day because sponsors pay for them to be home schooled, pay for the gym fees etc etc. This wasn't the case back then. Of course a gymnast who can train 9 hours a day will be able to increase their difficulty over those who could only train a few

[idinakristinwicked]

@hwatson86 um it was proffesional back then as well

[danimal97520]

@benrobinson77 Your not serious right? Gymnasts back in the 1950's were doing routines that have been since banned due to the dangers to the athletes. The girls today do different routines that without doubt are tough. The girls back then did as well, with far less safety precautions in place.

[getnasty08]

this is sensationalist bullshit

[NoHeejin]

after watching a bunch of videos of 70s gymnasts...these girls look sooooo ...mmm...look at their necks!! o.O

[SAX713]

christy look fine

[Nathalie2905]

7 to 8 hours a day really is way too long....

[MySportsFanatic]

5 hours with a 30 minute lunch halfway is good.

[misulina3]

thanks for posting!

[mlee96]

wat year is this

[gymnfanus19972000]

It aired in August 1999 I think

[gymshiv]

wow, my video is one of the 'related videos' sorry, that just made me feel good :)

[lswalling]

wow it is true...