<![CDATA[The Adult Gymnastics Podcast]]>The Adult Gymnastics Podcast is the home of the adult gymnastics movement.

You'll hear extraordinary stories from ordinary people around the world who dared to start (or return to) gymnastics as adults.

From overcoming fear, injury, pregnancy, and self-doubt to rebuilding confidence, finding lifelong friendships, and discovering a stronger body and mind, these conversations prove that it's never too late to become who YOU were meant to be.

Along the way, we'll talk with adult gymnasts like you, coaches, elite athletes, sports psychologists, gymnastics innovators, and the companies helping adults train smarter and stay healthy for life.

Whether you're chasing your first cartwheel, getting your giant back, or finding a community that believes in you, this podcast will inspire you to dream bigger, move fearlessly, and rediscover what's possible.

Because gymnastics isn't just something you do: it's a way to transform your life!

The Adult Gymnastics Podcast is hosted by Hugh and Jenny, the co-founders of AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com

Adult Gymnastics Retreats: Life-changing gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats for adults in Utah and around the world! Join us for the time of your life: AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com

Hugh Smith:

  • 15 years on Team Canada: competed Worlds , Pan American Games , Olympic test events.
  • 27 years coaching all levels, adults, youth, and Cirque du Soleil
  • FIG athlete Ambassador of the 2025 Jakarta World Championships
  • Certified life coach and personal trainer 
  • Breathwork, meditation, fire walking, sound frequency healing facilitator 
  • Host of The Adult Gymnastics Movement, a free online group on the SKOOL platform for weekly calls, challenges, community, resources, and 1:1 coaching >> skool.com/the-adult-gymnastics-movement-1200

Jenny Woudenberg:

  • Mom of 2 who started gymnastics again after a 30 year break
  • Advocate of gymnastics for all body types, ages, backgrounds, genders, experiences...all humans!
  • Tour Manager of Sophia Campana's Fire Within Experience

]]>https://adultgymnasticsretreats.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:03:33 GMTFri, 10 Jul 2026 19:35:09 GMT60Hugh Smith & Jenny Woudenberg<p><b>The Adult Gymnastics Podcast</b> is the home of the adult gymnastics movement.</p><p></p><p>You'll hear extraordinary stories from ordinary people around the world who dared to start (or return to) gymnastics as adults.</p><p></p><p>From overcoming fear, injury, pregnancy, and self-doubt to rebuilding confidence, finding lifelong friendships, and discovering a stronger body and mind, these conversations prove that it's never too late to become who YOU were meant to be.</p><p></p><p>Along the way, we'll talk with adult gymnasts like you, coaches, elite athletes, sports psychologists, gymnastics innovators, and the companies helping adults train smarter and stay healthy for life.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're chasing your first cartwheel, getting your giant back, or finding a community that believes in you, this podcast will inspire you to dream bigger, move fearlessly, and rediscover what's possible.</p><p></p><p><b>Because gymnastics isn't just something you do: it's a way to transform your life!</b></p><p></p><p>The Adult Gymnastics Podcast is hosted by Hugh and Jenny, the co-founders of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a></p><p></p><p><b>Adult Gymnastics Retreats: </b>Life-changing gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats for adults in Utah and around the world! Join us for the time of your life: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a></p><p></p><p><b>Hugh Smith:</b></p><ul><li>15 years on Team Canada: competed Worlds , Pan American Games , Olympic test events.</li><li>27 years coaching all levels, adults, youth, and Cirque du Soleil</li><li>FIG athlete Ambassador of the 2025 Jakarta World Championships</li><li>Certified life coach and personal trainer </li><li>Breathwork, meditation, fire walking, sound frequency healing facilitator </li><li><b>Host of The Adult Gymnastics Movement,</b> a free online group on the SKOOL platform for weekly calls, challenges, community, resources, and 1:1 coaching &gt;&gt; skool.com/the-adult-gymnastics-movement-1200</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Jenny Woudenberg:</b></p><ul><li>Mom of 2 who started gymnastics again after a 30 year break</li><li>Advocate of gymnastics for all body types, ages, backgrounds, genders, experiences...all humans!</li><li>Tour Manager of Sophia Campana's Fire Within Experience</li></ul><p></p>episodicHugh Smith & Jenny Woudenberggymnasticsretreats@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Ep. 17, Crystal: Everyone's favorite retreat coach, Olympian & adult gymnast!]]>Crystal has a cult following at our retreats (AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com) because of her incredible coaching and spotting skills, and she is the most fun, kind, and supportive person you will ever know!

Tune in to learn more about her story of being an Olympian, mom, adult gymnast, coach, and her love of gymnastics for all!

]]>3a873861-cab0-48d0-8ad4-7086a2bc62bdThu, 13 Aug 2026 16:05:37 GMT<p>Crystal has a cult following at our retreats (AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com) because of her incredible coaching and spotting skills, and she is the most fun, kind, and supportive person you will ever know!</p><p></p><p>Tune in to learn more about her story of being an Olympian, mom, adult gymnast, coach, and her love of gymnastics for all!</p>no00:26:56Ep. 17, Crystal: Everyone's favorite retreat coach, Olympian & adult gymnast!full<![CDATA[Ep. 16, Davina: Started adult gymnastics in late 30s & the most uplifting woman!]]>Tune in and leave feeling like you can do anything! Davina is full of positivity and wisdom as she shares her gymnastics story, which started just 6 months ago!

She can do it, you can do it...let's all go give our biggest, truest, and best lives!

Follow her journey >> instagram.com/davina.brodyy

]]>31441e99-baea-4c8d-883e-be79dae6ab6aThu, 13 Aug 2026 15:40:08 GMT<p>Tune in and leave feeling like you can do anything! Davina is full of positivity and wisdom as she shares her gymnastics story, which started just 6 months ago!</p><p></p><p>She can do it, you can do it...let's all go give our biggest, truest, and best lives!</p><p></p><p>Follow her journey &gt;&gt; instagram.com/davina.brodyy</p>no00:18:12Ep. 16, Davina: Started adult gymnastics in late 30s & the most uplifting woman!full<![CDATA[Ep, 15, Gina: Trailblazer of Adult Gymnastics! Founder of Just Like Fine Wine FB Group & OG Camp.]]>If you do adult gymnastics, you honestly have Gina Paulhus to thank! She started the first adult gymnastics summer camp, the Facebook group with over 17,000 super active members, and the website with all of the resources you need!

Tune in for the history of the adult gymnastics movement from the mother of it all!

All things Adult Gymnastics: adult-gymnastics.com

Just Like Fine Wine...Adult Gymnastics Group on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/294482154041494

]]>822b34a0-b049-4217-baf7-61dbfe0ef818Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:44:40 GMT<p>If you do adult gymnastics, you honestly have Gina Paulhus to thank! She started the first adult gymnastics summer camp, the Facebook group with over 17,000 super active members, and the website with all of the resources you need!</p><p></p><p>Tune in for the history of the adult gymnastics movement from the mother of it all!</p><p></p><p>All things Adult Gymnastics: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://adult-gymnastics.com" target="_blank">adult-gymnastics.com</a></p><p></p><p>Just Like Fine Wine...Adult Gymnastics Group on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/294482154041494</p>no00:27:58Ep, 15, Gina: Trailblazer of Adult Gymnastics! Founder of Just Like Fine Wine FB Group & OG Camp.full<![CDATA[Ep. 14, Jon: AI & Gymnastics Businesses]]>How is AI changing gymnastics clubs and coaching businesses?

We found the best man to answer that and help you with your business: Jon Cheney, founder and CEO of GenAIPI; thought leader on AI, leadership, innovation, and building businesses; adult gymnast and coach, accomplished pianist and composer; class V whitewater kayaker; and serial entrepreneur.

Connect with Jon: jon@genaipi.org

Get AI support for your business: https://genaipi.ai/

]]>f676c254-3b6a-4c99-8cea-b38ed43f8b1eWed, 12 Aug 2026 15:33:20 GMT<p>How is AI changing gymnastics clubs and coaching businesses? </p><p></p><p>We found the best man to answer that and help you with your business: Jon Cheney, founder and CEO of GenAIPI; thought leader on AI, leadership, innovation, and building businesses; adult gymnast and coach, accomplished pianist and composer; class V whitewater kayaker; and serial entrepreneur.</p><p></p><p>Connect with Jon: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jon@genaipi.org" target="_blank">jon@genaipi.org</a></p><p></p><p>Get AI support for your business: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://genaipi.ai/" target="_blank">https://genaipi.ai/</a></p>no00:28:36Ep. 14, Jon: AI & Gymnastics Businessesfull<![CDATA[Ep. 13, Ilana: Living out her childhood dreams of doing gymnastics as an adult!]]>Ilana, like so many, didn't have the means to do gymnastics as a child, so she taught herself skills in the grass, at parks, and wherever she could! Fast forward to her adult years - she is on her grad school club team! Gymnastics has immensely helped her confront fears, build amazing friendships, strive for wild goals, overcome mental blocks, and have so much fun along the way!

]]>e223d521-bb20-40ba-9fe4-70a8326ee86cSat, 08 Aug 2026 23:42:37 GMT<p>Ilana, like so many, didn't have the means to do gymnastics as a child, so she taught herself skills in the grass, at parks, and wherever she could! Fast forward to her adult years - she is on her grad school club team! Gymnastics has immensely helped her confront fears, build amazing friendships, strive for wild goals, overcome mental blocks, and have so much fun along the way!</p>no00:21:361Ep. 13, Ilana: Living out her childhood dreams of doing gymnastics as an adult!full<![CDATA[Ep. 12, Milda: Academic researching adult gymnastics & spirituality]]>Milda attended our Utah retreat in June, and we quickly became fascinated with her story and life! She has been involved with gymnastics since before birth (basically!) and is an academic in Canada researching the benefits of gymnastics, movement, yoga, and spirituality!

Instagram: instagram.com/mildagraham

Stay connected with her research: sanskritsoccermom@gmail.com

Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!

]]>21b2b1ef-9ab2-4879-aa23-ff2dcc629daeSat, 08 Aug 2026 23:34:01 GMT<p>Milda attended our Utah retreat in June, and we quickly became fascinated with her story and life! She has been involved with gymnastics since before birth (basically!) and is an academic in Canada researching the benefits of gymnastics, movement, yoga, and spirituality!</p><p></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/mildagraham" target="_blank">instagram.com/mildagraham</a></p><p></p><p>Stay connected with her research: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:sanskritsoccermom@gmail.com" target="_blank">sanskritsoccermom@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com" target="_blank">GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a> - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!</p>no00:14:07Ep. 12, Milda: Academic researching adult gymnastics & spiritualityfull<![CDATA[Ep. 9, Catherine: Inspiring middle-aged moms to DO adult gymnastics!]]>Catherine is royalty in the adult gymnastics Instagram world! She is a middle-aged mom who decided to leap off her chair in the parents' area of the gym and do gymnastics herself!

She is proof that you can start gymnastics at any age, any body type, and any level...and has inspired almost 80,000 followers on her Instagram! Tune in to her for an amazing story...and then go flip around the gym today!

Instagram: instagram.com/sarahsmomsgymnastics

]]>e2b6c30e-006c-446e-b300-ad1f9fbf84bbSat, 08 Aug 2026 21:24:38 GMT<p>Catherine is royalty in the adult gymnastics Instagram world! She is a middle-aged mom who decided to leap off her chair in the parents' area of the gym and do gymnastics herself!</p><p></p><p>She is proof that you can start gymnastics at any age, any body type, and any level...and has inspired almost 80,000 followers on her Instagram! Tune in to her for an amazing story...and then go flip around the gym today!</p><p></p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/sarahsmomsgymnastics</p>no00:11:40112Ep. 9, Catherine: Inspiring middle-aged moms to DO adult gymnastics!full<![CDATA[Ep. 11, Stephanie: Army mechanic, mom & lifelong gymnast!]]>Stephanie started gymnastics at age 4 but never got to compete due to family finances.

Now, as a mom, Army Blackhawk Helicopter Mechanic, and gymnastics coach, she is competing and loving every minute of it! She even competed 2 days after tearing her ACL! Now that's some military and mom strength!

Tune in to hear her story, and know that it is never too late to start your gymnastics story!

Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!

]]>b29074b6-7866-4050-b9ea-d2f5d0122a77Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:45:00 GMT<p>Stephanie started gymnastics at age 4 but never got to compete due to family finances.</p><p></p><p>Now, as a mom, Army Blackhawk Helicopter Mechanic, and gymnastics coach, she is competing and loving every minute of it! She even competed 2 days after tearing her ACL! Now that's some military and mom strength!</p><p></p><p>Tune in to hear her story, and know that it is never too late to start your gymnastics story!</p><p></p><p></p><p>Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com" target="_blank">GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a> - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!</p><p></p><p></p>no00:16:46111Ep. 11, Stephanie: Army mechanic, mom & lifelong gymnast!full<![CDATA[Ep. 8, Marz: 40 year old Sapphire Level Gymnast & 4x perfect 10.0s!]]>The only gymnastics break Marz has taken was for her open-heart surgery! She won't let anything stop her and continues to hardcore train, which has led to her becoming a 7x adult diamond national champion, earning 4 perfect 10.0 scores, and still competing at the Sapphire level at age 40 - as her most sparkley self!

Instagram: instagram.com/comeflywithme.1111

Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!

]]>a0bb3747-8d64-4dd5-a77a-b3ea49b4ba91Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:39:47 GMT<p>The only gymnastics break Marz has taken was for her open-heart surgery! She won't let anything stop her and continues to hardcore train, which has led to her becoming a 7x adult diamond national champion, earning 4 perfect 10.0 scores, and still competing at the Sapphire level at age 40 - as her most sparkley self!</p><p></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/comeflywithme.1111" target="_blank">instagram.com/comeflywithme.1111</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com" target="_blank">GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a> - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!</p>no00:32:0619Ep. 8, Marz: 40 year old Sapphire Level Gymnast & 4x perfect 10.0s!full<![CDATA[Ep. 10, Stacey: The Geriatric Gymnast & first meet was at 54!]]>Stacey is an adult gymnast, writer, teacher, and coach who inspires us all as The Geriatric Gymnast!

She started taking recreational gymnastics classes at age 36 with no prior childhood experience and now competes (in her branded Geriatric Gymnast leo!) and even coaches! She is now in her 50s and her body, mind, and soul have never been stronger or happier!

For motivation, injury support, mindset work, and life as a GenX Gymnast, check out Stacey's website >> thegeriatricgymnast.com

Instagram >> instagram.com/staceywritesandflips

YouTube >> youtube.com/@thegeriatricgymnast

Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!

]]>1b025c85-bda3-4ecb-8c74-bfc9fa901715Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT<p>Stacey is an adult gymnast, writer, teacher, and coach who inspires us all as The Geriatric Gymnast!</p><p></p><p>She started taking recreational gymnastics classes at age 36 with no prior childhood experience and now competes (in her branded Geriatric Gymnast leo!) and even coaches! She is now in her 50s and her body, mind, and soul have never been stronger or happier!</p><p></p><p>For motivation, injury support, mindset work, and life as a GenX Gymnast, check out Stacey's website &gt;&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://thegeriatricgymnast.com" target="_blank">thegeriatricgymnast.com</a></p><p></p><p>Instagram &gt;&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/staceywritesandflips" target="_blank">instagram.com/staceywritesandflips</a></p><p></p><p>YouTube &gt;&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://youtube.com/@thegeriatricgymnast" target="_blank">youtube.com/@thegeriatricgymnast</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com" target="_blank">GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a> - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!</p>no00:28:58110Ep. 10, Stacey: The Geriatric Gymnast & first meet was at 54!full<![CDATA[Ep. 7, Kyle: Fulfilled childhood dream by starting gymnastics 2 years ago & a Dyspraxic athlete]]>Kyle dreamed of doing gymnastics since he was 8 years old, and over 20+ years later, he is competing and even won 3rd in the country for MAG Novice 18-30 at the British Championships!!

Kyle does not let his Dyspraxia (a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects physical planning, coordination, and motor skill execution), height (6'2), or starting in his late 20s stop him from living out his gymnastics dreams! He invests in himself and has become such an inspiration in the adult gymnastics world!

Follow Kyle's journey >> instagram.com/kyleblunt

Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!

]]>ebc50498-5a43-46cf-9224-723fdf18e4e1Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:08:41 GMT<p>Kyle dreamed of doing gymnastics since he was 8 years old, and over 20+ years later, he is competing and even won 3rd in the country for MAG Novice 18-30 at the British Championships!!</p><p></p><p>Kyle does not let his Dyspraxia (a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects physical planning, coordination, and motor skill execution), height (6'2), or starting in his late 20s stop him from living out his gymnastics dreams! He invests in himself and has become such an inspiration in the adult gymnastics world!</p><p></p><p>Follow Kyle's journey &gt;&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/kyleblunt" target="_blank">instagram.com/kyleblunt</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com" target="_blank">GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a> - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!</p>no00:20:5518Ep. 7, Kyle: Fulfilled childhood dream by starting gymnastics 2 years ago & a Dyspraxic athletefull<![CDATA[Ep. 6, Angela: 46-year-old omnithon (all events) adult gymnast mom & ninja!]]>Angela Fuller, the 46-year-old mom, is fueled by resilience and FUN!

Chronic back pain (from major injuries), postpartum depression, and the loss of a dear friend to cancer are what have inspired Angela to get back into gymnastics and even be on the American Ninja Warrior TV show!

Angela has been featured in Women's Health, People, Inside Gymnastics, and many other publications, sharing her "Passion over Podium" message that it's never too late to go after your own goals and have the most fun time ever doing it!

Follow Angela's journey >> instagram.com/colofitnesschick

Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!

]]>2dc9b8c6-89c6-4a96-8cf1-ad039f21f844Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:54:12 GMT<p>Angela Fuller, the 46-year-old mom, is fueled by resilience <i>and</i> FUN!</p><p></p><p>Chronic back pain (from major injuries), postpartum depression, and the loss of a dear friend to cancer are what have inspired Angela to get back into gymnastics and even be on the American Ninja Warrior TV show!</p><p></p><p>Angela has been featured in Women's Health, People, Inside Gymnastics, and many other publications, sharing her "Passion over Podium" message that it's never too late to go after your own goals and have the most fun time ever doing it!</p><p></p><p>Follow Angela's journey &gt;&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/colofitnesschick" target="_blank">instagram.com/colofitnesschick</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com" target="_blank">GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a> - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!</p>no00:30:1817Ep. 6, Angela: 46-year-old omnithon (all events) adult gymnast mom & ninja!full<![CDATA[Ep. 4, Shiela: Adult Gymnast Doula! The pregnancy & postpartum advice all gymnast moms should know!]]>Let's be real, most OBGYNs, midwives, and doulas have no idea how to advise an adult gymnast. This is why we asked Iceland retreater Sheila, a lifelong gymnast and doula, about how to "literally bounce back" after pregnancy!

We talk about:

  • Training during pregnancy
  • Diastasis recti rehab (ab separation)
  • Bladder support (honest moment: we all pee during gymnastics)
  • How estrogen and hormones impact training
  • And so much more - this is a must for all mommas!

Products Sheila mentions:

We touch on menopause, but stay tuned for her full episode on gymnastics during menopause and beyond!

*Note: This episode is general education and not medical advice for your unique body and life. Please always consult with your medical team.

Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!

]]>e07140d4-0371-4473-85d4-dbd74b2a0d39Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:35:24 GMT<p>Let's be real, most OBGYNs, midwives, and doulas have no idea how to advise an adult gymnast. This is why we asked Iceland retreater Sheila, a lifelong gymnast and doula, about how to "literally bounce back" after pregnancy!</p><p></p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Training during pregnancy</li><li>Diastasis recti rehab (ab separation)</li><li>Bladder support (honest moment: we all pee during gymnastics)</li><li>How estrogen and hormones impact training</li><li>And so much more - this is a must for all mommas!</li></ul><p></p><p>Products Sheila mentions:</p><ul><li>Uresta, bladder support: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://uresta.com" target="_blank"><b>uresta.com</b></a></li><li>Core and pelvic floor support: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://thetummyteam.com" target="_blank">thetummyteam.com</a></li></ul><p></p><p>We touch on menopause, but stay tuned for her full episode on gymnastics during menopause and beyond!</p><p></p><p></p><p>*Note: This episode is general education and not medical advice for your unique body and life. Please always consult with your medical team.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com" target="_blank">GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a> - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!</p>no00:22:3416Ep. 4, Shiela: Adult Gymnast Doula! The pregnancy & postpartum advice all gymnast moms should know!full<![CDATA[Ep. 5, Iconic Sophia Campana: Social media maven/elite gymnast talks fun, recovery & what's next!]]>The legend, icon, elite gymnast (even at age 30), content creator (3.5 million followers), international tour host, author, the OG of wild challenges, confidence coach, leotard designer, host of our World Championships/Bali retreat, World Championships Ambassador, and everyone's favorite gymnastics celebrity is on the pod!!

Instagram: instagram.com/sophia_campana

YouTube: youtube.com/@sophiacampanagymnast

TikTok: tiktok.com/@soph.campana

Bring her Fire Within Experience tour to your gym this fall or spring. Four hours of wild challenges, mindset workshop for staying calm in competition, and glam party >> sophiacampana.com/en-us/pages/events

Be pretty and fierce in pink in her signature leotard (adult sizes!) sophiacampana.com/en-us/collections/new-merch

Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!

]]>aa60e0f7-c234-4a20-9333-566333e2a506Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:24:55 GMT<p>The legend, icon, elite gymnast (even at age 30), content creator (3.5 million followers), international tour host, author, the OG of wild challenges, confidence coach, leotard designer, host of our World Championships/Bali retreat, World Championships Ambassador, and everyone's favorite gymnastics celebrity is on the pod!!</p><p></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/sophia_campana" target="_blank">instagram.com/sophia_campana</a></p><p></p><p>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://youtube.com/@sophiacampanagymnast" target="_blank">youtube.com/@sophiacampanagymnast</a></p><p></p><p>TikTok: tiktok.com/@soph.campana</p><p></p><p>Bring her Fire Within Experience tour to your gym this fall or spring. Four hours of wild challenges, mindset workshop for staying calm in competition, and glam party &gt;&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://sophiacampana.com/en-us/pages/events" target="_blank">sophiacampana.com/en-us/pages/events</a></p><p></p><p>Be pretty <i>and</i> fierce in pink in her signature leotard (adult sizes!) <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://sophiacampana.com/en-us/collections/new-merch" target="_blank">sophiacampana.com/en-us/collections/new-merch</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com" target="_blank">GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a> - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!</p><p></p><p></p>no00:35:0314Ep. 5, Iconic Sophia Campana: Social media maven/elite gymnast talks fun, recovery & what's next!full<![CDATA[Ep. 3, Markus: 56 years old adult gymnast & should be in a wheelchair 24/7 ]]>Adult gymnastics is truly for ALL - even if you are 56 years old and walk to your competition routine with a cane or even a wheelchair!

Marucs, a CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy) gymnast, is STILL doing gymnastics because of the joy it brings to his mind, body, and soul! And that JOY it brings to his body has absolutely blown his doctors away, as people with his disease are in wheelchairs 24/7! Nothing will stop Marucs from doing what he (and we all!) love - gymnastics!

Oh, and he also has been doing a handstand every day for over 1,000 days!

Follow his journey on Instagram: @JohnTheCat11

Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!

]]>5a4f7643-f6b7-4e88-9654-32190bf290c3Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:06:44 GMT<p>Adult gymnastics is truly for ALL - even if you are 56 years old and walk to your competition routine with a cane or even a wheelchair!</p><p></p><p>Marucs, a CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy) gymnast, is STILL doing gymnastics because of the joy it brings to his mind, body, and soul! And that JOY it brings to his body has absolutely blown his doctors away, as people with his disease are in wheelchairs 24/7! Nothing will stop Marucs from doing what he (and we all!) love - gymnastics!</p><p></p><p>Oh, and he also has been doing a handstand every day for over 1,000 days!</p><p></p><p>Follow his journey on Instagram: @JohnTheCat11</p><p></p><p></p><p>Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com" target="_blank">GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a> - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!</p><p></p><p></p>no00:17:5113Ep. 3, Markus: 56 years old adult gymnast & should be in a wheelchair 24/7 full<![CDATA[Ep. 2, Hayley: The Founder of CAPTIVATE Adult Gymnastics & World Gymnaestrada Guru]]>Hayley Silberg, one of the most passionate humans we know about inclusive adult gymnastics for ALL and a coach at our Colombia retreat (May 2026), is on the pod!

Tune in to learn more about getting involved with World Gymnaestrada (basically, a music festival for gymnastics that YOU get to perform in), what Captivate Adult Gymnastics is all about, and us gushing about our obsession with fun, creative, and extraordinarily inclusive gymnastics for all!

Join Captivate Adult Gymnastics in Canada, Australia, or bring it to your town >> captivategymnastics.com

Email Hayley to join a Gymnaestrada team in Canada or virtually (wherever you are!) >> captivategymnastics@gmail.com

Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!

]]>a9271938-a0b1-4844-a9d8-c4fbb241112cFri, 07 Aug 2026 19:54:44 GMT<p>Hayley Silberg, one of the most passionate humans we know about inclusive adult gymnastics for ALL and a coach at our Colombia retreat (May 2026), is on the pod!</p><p></p><p>Tune in to learn more about getting involved with World Gymnaestrada (basically, a music festival for gymnastics that YOU get to perform in), what Captivate Adult Gymnastics is all about, and us gushing about our obsession with fun, creative, and extraordinarily inclusive gymnastics for all!</p><p></p><p>Join Captivate Adult Gymnastics in Canada, Australia, or bring it to your town &gt;&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://captivategymnastics.com" target="_blank">captivategymnastics.com</a></p><p></p><p>Email Hayley to join a Gymnaestrada team in Canada or virtually (wherever you are!) &gt;&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:captivategymnastics@gmail.com" target="_blank">captivategymnastics@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com" target="_blank">GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a> - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!</p>no00:34:0712Ep. 2, Hayley: The Founder of CAPTIVATE Adult Gymnastics & World Gymnaestrada Gurufull<![CDATA[Ep. 1, Meet The Hosts: Hugh & Jenny]]>Welcome to the Adult Gymnastics Podcast! The only podcast dedicated to adult gymnasts! Tune in to get to know us, why we started this podcast, and why we are completely obsessed with the adult gymnastics movement!

Experience our gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and around the world: AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com

Join Hugh's free adult gymnastics online group: skool.com/the-adult-gymnastics-movement-1200

Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!

]]>f25b968e-427a-4f8c-919f-dee935ca1a1aFri, 07 Aug 2026 19:26:16 GMT<p>Welcome to the Adult Gymnastics Podcast! The <i>only</i> podcast dedicated to adult gymnasts! Tune in to get to know us, why we started this podcast, and why we are completely obsessed with the adult gymnastics movement!</p><p></p><p>Experience our gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and around the world: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a></p><p></p><p>Join Hugh's free adult gymnastics online group: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://skool.com/the-adult-gymnastics-movement-1200" target="_blank">skool.com/the-adult-gymnastics-movement-1200</a></p><p></p><p>Share your story on The Adult Gymnastics Podcast! Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com" target="_blank">GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>Jenny and Hugh are the co-founders of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com" target="_blank">AdultGymnasticsRetreats.com</a> - gymnastics, adventure, and wellness retreats in Utah and across the world for ALL adults!</p><p></p><p></p>no00:09:2711Ep. 1, Meet The Hosts: Hugh & Jennyfull