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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Usually gymnasts were the strongest most athletic students in middle school.  Back when I was in middle school and when asking my kids, they said it's pretty much the same now.

ie they do the most pull ups, push ups, etc.

Is it possible that gymnastics is taking away from her ability to run.  Not overtraining but her body just can't handle a mile run the day after doing gymnastics.  And maybe give her a break the day before you know she'll have to run?

Is she actually complaining about any pain, such as shin splints or anything?

If there are no physical or conditioning issues, I'd imagine it's possibly just a mental thing where they're just not motivated to do it.[/quote]

DP but I think your impression is far from OP's case. She has a 10 year old who probably doesn't break a sweat or raise her heart rate at all in her recreational gymnastics class.  Which is fine! My DD loves dance but at that age it wasn't going to move the needle for her cardio or stamina[/quote]

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