Between the long hours of training and finding inspiration for her next GK gymnastics tank leotard collection, we were able to catch up with Gabby Douglas to see what she has in store for 2015.
GK: What is your favorite GK Gabrielle Douglas leotard from your Spring Collection? And, why?
GB: It's always so hard to chose a favorite gymnastics spring leotard because I like them all so much, but I have to say that I enjoy wearing the Karma Tank Leotard. I love all of the bright colors and the fun patterns that keep me energized when I'm training.
GK: How many hours do you spend at the gym daily, and what do your workouts look like?
GB: The amount of time that I am in the gym depends on my training schedule for the day. Three days a week I train for about six hours and three days I train for four hours. All of my workouts are high intensity. I do a lot of exercises and conditioning whichfocus on flexibility and buildingstrength. I'm also working on all of my routines, so it takes a lot of hard work and dedication each and every day.
GK: When can your fans expect to see you compete again?
GB: I am planning to return to competition this year! I'm very excited about having the opportunity to compete for Team USA again.
It's such an amazing feeling when you get to represent your country.
GK: What will you do to you prepare for your next big meet?
GB: It's very important that I stay healthyphysically and mentally. Years ago when I first started gymnastics, my mom taught me some valuable visualization skills. I believe that you have to have faith and stay positive when you are striving for your goals. I've also learned that there is no substitution for having total commitment. If you want your dreams to come true, you have to be willing to give it everything you've got to achieve them.
GK: As you look forward toward Rio 2016, who is or what are your inspiration and drive?
GB: I am inspired by all of the stories that I hear when I meet new people. It's so beautiful when we impact one another for good. This really motivates me to keep pursuing excellence in all that I do. And of course, my family inspires me daily!
GK: Do you have any fun projects coming up that we can share with our readers?
GB: I don't really have any thing that I can share right now, but I'm looking forward to doing more things to help inspire others who are working towards their dreams too!
We are so proud of this GK Champion and all her hard work and dedication to the sport of gymnastics. Click here to train like this champion in Gabrielle Douglas' new signature leotard collection.
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