82 Gymnastics Quotes
Here at Snowflake Designs, we take gymnastics (and gymnastics leotards!) very seriously and we know you do too. But let's be honest - gymnastics is hard. It is one of the hardest sports in the world. It is a year-round commitment, with no off-season to rest. Gymnastics requires a lot of time, sacrifices, and hard work. Don't get us wrong, gymnastics is also very fun. You get to wear gorgeous gymnastics leotards and hang out with your best friends at practice, but the stress, injuries, and mental game of the sport, can take a toll on you over time. There will be times when you want to give up. There will be times when you think you just can't do it anymore. A time when the hard practices, long competition weekends, and most challenging skills get the most of you. But these are the times that make us stronger people and gymnasts. These are the times that you will look back on and be proud of yourself for staying determined and not giving up. So, don't give up!
To help you through the hard times, we've compiled XX gymnastics quotes that will motivate you and make you laugh. Write your favorite gymnastics quote on a note card and put it in your grip bag so you can look at it as a reminder when things get hard.
Sometimes you need some motivation when things are difficult or lighten things up and just have a good laugh! We’ve collected 57 of our favorite gymnastics quotes that will motivate you, make you laugh, and remind you why you love the sport of gymnastics. Be sure to let us know which quote is your favorite in the comments below!
25 Motivational Gymnastics Quotes
- "I'd rather regret the risks that didn't work out than the chances that I didn't take at all." - Simone Biles
- "Jump off the beam, flip off the bars, follow your dreams, and reach for the stars." - Nadia Comaneci
- “Wake up every day knowing that today is a new day and only you can determine the outcome of that day. So dream big, accept the challenge, and never look back.” – Alicia Sacramone
- “As much time as you put into it, that’s what your achievements are going to be when you come out of it.” – Mary Lou Retton
- "Strive for progress, not perfection." - Unknown Author
- “Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun. You get self-satisfaction from pushing yourself to the limit, knowing that all the effort is going to pay off.” – Mary Lou Retton
- "Everyone gets scared, and everyone falls. The key is to get back up and try again." - Shannon Miller
- “Don’t set your goals to be a star. Set your goals to be the best that you can be and go from there.” – Dominique Dawes
- "You will never know your limits until you push yourself to them." - Unknown Author
- "If you're afraid of failure, you don't deserve success." - Nastia Liukin
- "A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever." - Mary Lou Retton
- "Competing in gymnastics is the greatest reminder of being alive as a human being." - Raj Bhavsar
- "Go into the sport because you have fun doing it, not because of ‘what ifs’ and dreams of gold medals. That way, no matter what happens, you win.” – Shannon Miller
- “Don’t practice until you get it right, practice until you can’t get it wrong.” — McKayla Maroney
- “Practice like you have never won. Perform like you have never lost.” — Kyla Ross
- "If you don't leap, you'll never know what it's like to fly." - Unknown Author
- “Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It’s our goal in life to find it and keep it lit.” — Mary Lou Retton
- “To be a gymnast, you must have the strength to hold on and the courage to let go.” – Madison Kocian
- "Hard days are the best because that's when champions are made." - Gabby Douglas
- “There will be mistakes and there will be falters. There will be things that are not a part of your plan. See the challenges in your life and accept them and embrace them.” – Dominique Dawes
- “It’s important to push yourself further than you think you can go each and every day – as that is what separates the good from the great.” – Kerri Strug
- “You have to remember that the hard days are what make you stronger. The bad days make you realize what a good day is. If you never had any bad days, you would never have that sense of accomplishment!” – Aly Raisman
- “Being great at your sport has nothing to do with trophies or awards. It has everything to do with the decision to relentlessly chase more progress every day.” — Shawn Johnson
- “The hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made, so if you push through, you can push through anything!” — Gabby Douglas
- “Hard work is always hard work, for young gymnasts and old gymnasts. Whoever can handle this will be a champion.” – Svetlana Boginskaya
Did you notice that most of these motivational gymnastics quotes were said or written by Olympic gymnasts? Meaning that even the best of the best, face hardships and struggle. It may not always seem like it, but no one has it easy. You are not alone. Everyone faces challenges and difficulties. Comparing yourself to other gymnasts is one of the worst things you can do. Especially when you are already going through a tough time. Remember to focus on yourself and your journey. It's okay if it does not look the same as the gymnast next to you. Everyone is different and going through different things inside and outside of the gym.
22 Funny Gymnastic Quotes About Being a Gymnast
You know you’re a gymnast when…
- You spend more time on your hands than your feet.
- It isn’t rude to yell “Stick it!”
- When someone refers to “Ariel,” you don’t think of the little mermaid.
- All the kids you know hang out in bars.
- Your deductions have nothing to do with your parents’ tax returns.
- You didn’t have to take science class to understand gravity (and how to defy it!)
- Your pullovers aren’t knits or fleece.
- You can flip out at any time!
- You don’t use lotion anywhere because you want to keep your calluses hard.
- Your grandma can’t understand how her tiny granddaughter does giants.
- Splits don’t make you think of bananas and ice cream.
- You don’t keep your flip-flops in your closet.
- You’re a six-year-old with six-pack abs.
- When other girls flex their arms, meh. When I flex my arms? Gun show!
- It’s not a front flip or back flip…it’s a front tuck and a back tuck.
- Scales don’t have anything to do with your weight.
- You don’t keep money in your vaults.
- You’re head over heels in love … with gymnastics.
- You like gymnastics … and maybe 2 people.
- Your world is upside down more than right side up ... and that’s okay!
- You have ugly hands and that’s okay too.
- You laugh when football players complain about conditioning at the beginning of the season.
Did you know that we have a bunch of gymnastics signs that say gymnastics quotes and sayings on them?! Check out our gymnastics signs!
12 Gymnastics Quotes About Gymnastics vs. Other Sports
As a gymnast, you know that our sport is hard. It takes dedication, mental toughness, and a family commitment when you’re competing. So, it’s fun to enjoy gymnastics quotes that show how tough we are and also poke a little bit of fun at some other sports that think they’re hard. Like football … or rugby.
- If gymnastics were easy, they’d call it football.
- After a day of football, a gymnast would be bruised. After a day of gymnastics, a football player would be torn to pieces.
- Real athletes wear leotards.
- I don’t ask for the workout to be easier, I ask to be a stronger gymnast.
- Girly girl at school… BEAST at the gym.
- All the power of a linebacker … in a smaller package!
- Pretty in pink (or blue or glitter) but dangerous in a leotard.
- Gymnastics is for the hard workers, the rest are cheerleaders. (Okay, just joking - competitive cheerleading involves a lot of tumbling and gymnastics moves.)
- Beam: Because flying off the floor isn’t dangerous enough.
- Act like a lady, flip like a boss.
- I don’t need balls … I’m a gymnast, I throw and catch myself.
- Football - 4 downs, Baseball - 3 outs, Tennis - 2 serves, Gymnastics … 1 chance!
Gymnastics Quotes About Problems Only Gymnasts Understand
Even though the injuries we face are painful and the challenges we go through in gymnastics are difficult, we love the sport and all the dedication and hard work makes every achievement even more special. These funny "gymnast problem" quotes prove just that!
- Being a gymnast means you have the strength to hold on and the courage to let go.
- If at first you don’t succeed… try doing what your coach told you to do the first time.
- Gymnastics: the only sport where you’re proud that you fell from 10 feet in the air.
- That feeling when you’re so excited about the perfect landing that you forget where the judges are.
- People think you’re sneezing when you tell them you do a round-off onto the springboard (“Yurchenko!” … Bless you!)
- The floor tells gymnasts “If you fall, I’ll be there for you,” the beam says “If you fall, I’ll drop you and then hit you on the way down.”
- When you finally do it perfectly and the coach says, “Do it again, I didn’t see it.” :-|
- Blood, sweat, and … chalk! There’s no crying in gymnastics.
- You didn’t fall… the floor just needed a hug.
- Gymnastics: the only sport where you’re supposed to look like you were thrown from a moving vehicle.
- Education is important, but gymnastics is importanter.
- Any time you feel perfect, you can just ask a judge for a reality check.
- Do you ever just want to do a backflip somewhere but remember you shouldn’t? Me neither!
- People think you’re speaking Russian when you talk about your sport: Shaposhnikova, Sushanova, Rufolva, Korbut, and Comaneci… got all that?
- Even your hands are ripped.
- Watching the Olympics and your friends say: “That was amazing!” You: “Her toes weren’t pointed.”
Gymnastics Quotes About Dedication
No matter how much we like to pretend to complain about the work involved, you know we love it! Here are funny gymnastics quotes that prove our dedication.
- Yes, you have a boyfriend. His name is Jim Nastics.
- You complain about a tiny breeze at home meanwhile, you do not mind that the gym temperature is either Antarctica or the Sahara Desert.
- If you like falling, gymnastics is the sport for you.
- Soccer players get shin guards. Volleyball players get knee pads. Football players get shoulder pads and helmets. Gymnasts get a thin lycra leotard.
- Gymnastics is life. All the rest are petty details.
- If you never leap, you’ll never know what it’s like to FLY.
Snowflake Designs' FAVORITE Gymnastics Quote
Last, but certainly not least, we wanted to share our FAVORITE gymnastics quote of all time: "Gymnastics is my passion. Leotards are my fashion!"
Let us know which gymnastics quote is your favorite in the comments below!
About Snowflake Designs Leotards
Snowflake Designs has been hand-crafting some of the best gymnastics leotards since 1985. All of our leotards are made in the USA with only the highest quality fabrics and materials. LaDonna Snow, Founder & CEO of Snowflake Designs, started making gymnastic leotards for her then 2-year-old daughter, Kindra. All the gym moms would ask where she purchased her daughter's leotards from. Once they learned that she made them herself, they began asking her to outfit their daughters as well. And just like that, in a bedroom of her family home, a business was born. Fast forward almost 40 years and the then 2-year-old daughter, Kindra, is now the President of Snowflake Designs. The mother-daughter duo has led the company to great success over the years. We now created exquisite workout leotards and competition leotards that can be seen in gyms and competitions all over the world. Here is a list of all the gyms and shops that carry Snowflake leotards and apparel! But that is not all we do, we also make warm-up suits, gymnastics clothing, grip bags for bars, and a large array of gymnastics accessories. Although we have grown over the years, our goal remains the same: we strive to make a positive impact on the gymnastics community while building relationships along the way. We are committed to providing gymnasts and coaches with not only a great experience shopping and working with us but also with functional gymnastics wear that allows gymnasts to look and feel their best. Experience for yourself why coaches, gymnasts, and parents have been choosing Snowflake for the past 39 years!
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