Among the many students at San Luis Obispo High School that play one of the twenty school sport, there are some students that play sports that are not associated with high school. SLOHS junior Analiese Feuerstein has been a gymnast for 5 years and is currently at the elite level. Expressions sat down with Feuerstein to find out more about the life of a gymnast.

Expressions: What events do you compete in?

Junior Analiese Feuerstein: I compete in acrobatic gymnastics so it’s like a dance routine, but also kind of looks like a circus.

Expressions: How many hours do you spend doing gymnastics per week?

Feuerstein: I train for about 21 hours per week.

Expressions: Is gymnastics year round or do you compete seasonally?

Feuerstein: It’s a year round sport.

Expressions: Do you train by yourself, with a team, etc.?

Feuerstein: I train with a team of people.

Expressions: Do you want to compete in gymnastics in college?

Feuerstein: Not really. I think I’m going to be done after this spring.