Beyond the Routine: Chow's Gymnastics Episode 2 Preview

Beyond the Routine: Chow's Gymnastics Episode 2 Preview

Aug 5, 2013 by Elizabeth Stranahan
Beyond the Routine: Chow's Gymnastics Episode 2 Preview

Liang Chow spotting during practice.

Tomorrow Gymnastike drops the highly anticipated second episode of our acclaimed Beyond the Routine series: Chow's Gymnastics. In this episode, delve into the man behind the medals, Liang Chow, as he discusses his own journey into the elite world, from training gold medalist Shawn Johnson and meeting the legendary Martha Karolyi, to returning to his homeland after a fourteen year absence for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

A humble man, Liang Chow frequently lets his athletes bask in the limelight, but he's also known to push his athletes very hard as he expects only the best from those who train with him. Norah Flatley, Rachel Gowey and Alexis Vasquez, Chow's newest crop of elites and aspiring Olympians, reflect on Chow's approach to coaching and discuss their progression as gymnasts under his guidance. 

In the episode's most tender moment, Chow goes into depth about each of his elite gymnasts. More than just dialogue, his exposition shows that he knows his athletes extremely well; he knows their skills sets, their aspirations, and their capabilities. Chow is clear that he wants his gymnasts to chase down their dreams as he actively lives out his own as a gym-owner and world renowned elite coach.

What sets Coach Chow apart from the rest? What does it take to coach two Olympic champions? Watch Beyond the Routine: Chow's Gymnastics this Tuesday, August 6th, to find out! 

Haven't seen episode one yet? Catch up with Coach Chow, Olympic Champion Gabby Douglas, and his newest elites in episode one, "Far From Home". Or, hear what other people have been saying about the series.

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