Shawn Johnson Quotes

When I was 3 my parents put me in gymnastics because I was a bundle of energy and they just didn't know what to do with me! They put me in a Tots class and I just fell in love with it.

Were taught at such a young age that you can always be better and that youre never perfect and that youre never good enough.

Critique the performance, and respect the hard work put in.

Hot yoga is the best. When you're in [class], there are no cell phones, no talking, no distractions. You're taking a leave from reality for an hour or so.

I was under pressure because of what people were saying about my physique.

I always have someone to look up to, and I think it helps me with motivating myself.

I've never had a teammate competing with me my whole life.

I started taking gymnastic classes when I was 3 years old.

I don't want to be all power and muscle.

I was always trying to be leaner and thinner to fit the standard and the mold.

I live for Pilates reformer class. I go at least three times a week. It's a great way to lengthen your muscles, stretch, and kind of relax your mind.

I feel like when there's so much conversation about women's athletics right now, we need to focus on their performance and their skill.

It's nearly every country's tactic to keep their greatest competitors a secret.

That's the drama of our sport. Our margin of error is so small that anything can happen.

Staying healthy and consistent is paramount.

Retiring was scary and it was tough to give up gymnastics, but so many great opportunities have come from it that I never expected.