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Adult Gymnastics Revolution with Andrew Chupp
· 1 h 02 min · S26 E77 · Explicit
Episode Adult Gymnastics Revolution with Andrew Chupp
Andrew Chupp — coach, queer adult gymnast, creator and joy distributor — joins us to talk about making gymnastics your own. From Britney Spears floor choreography to competing on beam, Andrew shares how returning to the sport brought him community and creative freedom.
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IN THIS INTERVIEW
• Inclusive competition and bringing performance back to floor. • Starting adult classes, making time to train and finding your people. • Coaching adults, revisiting basics and letting go of old expectations. • Rethinking deductions, facing internet hate and staying visible. • Queer joy, body image, courage and accountability.
FIND ANDREW AND YOUR COMMUNITY
• Andrew Chupp's YouTube channel • Adult Gymnastics Like a Fine Wine: Find your community, meets and classes. • Adult Gymnastics resources
CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Andrew Chupp 01:42 Adult Meets & Inclusive Competition 05:01 A Different Kind of All-Around 10:26 Growing Adult Gymnastics 13:47 Britney Spears & Finding Joy Again 21:07 How to Start an Adult Class 23:20 Making Time & Finding Community 25:28 Coaching Adults & Starting Small 33:19 Rethinking Deductions 36:34 Queer Sports & Belonging 40:21 Adult Meets at Every Age 46:47 Facing Internet Hate 57:57 Courage, Accountability & Growth 1:00:58 What's Next for Andrew
RELATED EPISODES
• It's Never Too Late to Start Adult Gymnastics • Tumble: The Adult Gymnastics Reality TV Show • Tumble Episode 2 • Tumble Episodes 3 and 4 • Tumble Episode 5 • Tumble Finale • Nadia Promotes Adult Gymnastics • New USAG President Kyle Albrecht's First Interview on Athlete Safety & the Future of Gymnastics
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TOOLS AND RESOURCES
• GymCastic tools:
• LA 2028 Roster Lab • Elite Score Explorer • International Gymnastics Calendar
• GymCastic Games • GymCastic Newsletters • The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer Barnes' GIF Code of Points • Gymnastics History: Gymnastics history and Code of Points archive from Uncle Tim • Resistance Resources
Links in the notes 20
- https://gymcastic.com/product/full-commission-raffle/
- https://store.gymcastic.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/@Andrew_Chupp/featured
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/294482154041494/
- https://www.adult-gymnastics.com/
- https://gymcastic.com/132-its-never-too-late-to-start-adult-gymnastics/
- https://gymcastic.com/109-the-tumble-podcast/
- https://gymcastic.com/the-official-unofficial-podcast-of-tumble-on-bbc-one-episode-2/
- https://gymcastic.com/114-fallout-from-gymnastikes-handling-of-maroney-hack-tumble-episodes-3-and-4-with-special-guest-jenni-pinches/
- https://gymcastic.com/116-louis-smith-amelle-berrabah-of-team-sexy-tumble-episode-5-recap/
- https://gymcastic.com/119-how-to-watch-nanning-podium-training-the-tumble-finale-recap/
- https://gymcastic.com/105-chicago-secret-classic-preview-cuba-is-back-nadia-promotes-adult-gymnastics/
- https://gymcastic.com/exclusive-new-usag-president-kyle-albrechts-first-interview-on-athlete-safety-the-future-of-gymnastics/
- https://gymcastic.com/club/
- https://gymcastic.com/2028-roster-lab/
- https://gymcastic.com/elite-scores/
- https://gymcastic.com/gymnastics-calendar/
- https://gymcastic.com/games/
- https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-newsletters/
- https://balancebeamsituation.com/
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