Hey, man, I used to be a gymnast. Thanks for expressing not only the physical challenges of potentially career-ending injuries, but also the mental fortitude and perseverance it takes to come back. You are a beast. It is really inspiring to see a gymnast truly value the life of a competitive gymnast, make peace with the challenges, enjoy his career and accomplishments, and make a mindful decision to move on. It can be so hard to do. Hope the channel blows up. The friendship you have with Nile adds so much to his channel, and I am glad you are doing this as well. Thanks for the entertainment and amazing attitude.
You summed it up perfectly. This gymnast is the pinnacle of moving forward no matter the mishap. His positive attitude, his ability to face and continue to challenge and strive - he’s earned better than a gold medal in my book. He’s earned my respect.
I could listen to you speak all day bro. After all youve been through I'm so glad you are at a place now making a living doing what you love and for me to be a small part in making that possible, it's amazing. Love bro ❤️
The length of the video is good, your pacing is very good, the video clip fails and explanations all made perfect, painful sense. I REALLY enjoyed this format of Ash Chat! You asked for ideas for future Ash Chats, so I would be interested in knowing your Cirque d'Soliel story, your honest and true explanation of how important your friendship with your fellow Musketeers is and why, silliest/stupidest things you and your twin brother got up to when you were young. These are just a few ideas. I think Nile has led by example, and bared his heart and soul about some of his very difficult life experiences. Not sure if you are up to that level of sharing, but your 60K+ fans adore you and you could read a cookbook and we'd love it! Keep up vlogging, and I will keep watching and liking.
I'm sorry you had so many injuries that but it was lovely to have you sit and chat with us. I've had knee surgery, your a beast for making it through 3. Definitely want more tea time chats with Ash. I'd love to hear you talk about being on the Void or doing Cirque.Glad your doing well now and loving the videos, Chef Ash! Hugs~
Ash you should have a chat with us more, youre so entertaining and super motivational, and inspirational and its nice to just hear from you. More chats with Ash please!
Ever since I've stumbled upon the Three Musketeers 6 months ago, binge watching current and past videos on everyone's youtube channels. Ash quickly became my favourite, not just his good looks and sense of humour but how he excels at everything he tries and just the way he tackles life. After every video I watch that features Ash, even videos that aren't focused on anything physical, I'm left in awe, its hard to comprehend how a single person could be so mentally & physically strong and talented. Now after sitting down watching this video, smiling, squirming & laughing throughout the video, maybe a tear or two. Having heard the few major hurdles you have experienced in your life from your gymnastics career, from the man himself. I am now in even more awe, but it's no longer hard to believe why you are so strong and talented, having to endure through all of that and to bounce back stronger then ever time and time again. You are a true inspiration and one hell of a human being. I don't know which video made me smile, laugh and squirm at the same time. This video or the video where you eat like Larry. The man eats meal worms on a pizza like its nothing. Ash you need to get your self on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, you would wipe the floor with your fellow celebs. In all seriousness, I fuck'n love this type of content just as much if not more then the usual challenges and shenanigans. Your such a strong and talented person, so entertaining to watch, with a great outlook on life and your funny as F***
So inspirational Ash....after all those injuries you are still fearless and are willing to challenge yourself always! I’m in awe! More importantly you seem like the calmest guy who deep down can be so loving! This year there are big wonderful things coming your way....keep being you 😁
I definitely relate with the ACL injury, I got spun around when rollerblading and my leg speared into the ground, snapped my ACL MCL and POL and when I wasn't moving it wasn't hurting at all. So the doctors said, your fine, there's nothing wrong with you. I walked around on it for 3 weeks until the pain was so bad I finally got an MRI. That's when the discovered all the damage including two tears in my meniscus, and the same cartilage injury that it sounds like you had. A year later I got surgery, 5 months on and I'm still in alot of pain. I can't imagine having to go through all of the injuries you've endured. You are strong, mentally and physically!! Love your vids! All the best from Aus. 😊😊
Welcome to the "I can predict the weather" club. I'm sorry you're still having so much pain this far out from the repair. Is your Physiotherapist aware of how bad it is? They might need to change something in your routine to adjust a part that's not getting the right benefit or needs to be focused on for a bit.
@@heatherholmes6859 thanks Heather, yeah my physio is aware, I think maybe I need to find a new one. He isn't very hands on, more of a sit behind a desk and give me some printed out information kind of physio. I have switched to a less strenuous job and am definitely seeing improvement so fingers crossed. You're so right about the "predicting the weather club". It's so true. It's just starting to get cold here and I'm noticing a difference.
I actually done my ACL while getting out of bed. I'd damaged it in the years I'd danced ballet but nothing for many years. Then I literally turned to get up and screamed like a banshee. My husband nearly had a heart attack.
I'm so impressed by the mental strength you have, as a very young person having to overcome such injuries ! A real inspiration ! And knowing when to stop is also very important ! Love your videos, keep doing what you are doing, you're amazing :-)
Hey Ash, catching up on some older videos I haven't seen. Thank you for this. Sharing these stories give even more insight into your gymnastics career and I appreciate it. I'm not squeamish so I found the stories of your injuries interesting. I'm glad that you were able to see future Ash even when you were in it and make some decisions that felt right for you. I've often wondered how exactly professional athletes deal with injuries and recovery. Not only the physical but the emotional aspect of it, which may be an even bigger hurdle than the physical recovery. I'm here for all the funny physical challenges you guys get up to but videos like this are appreciated as well.
I do love the Tea Time with Ash feel this has -- I really enjoy hearing you talk about your life. Of course I love all your videos, but I'd love more ones with this format. 😊
🇬🇧🙋🏾♀️I am absolutely amazed 🤯that you attempt the things you do with the guys, given your injuries! Plus you're the most successful at it 😁💪🏾go on Ash 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thanks for sharing! I had some gnarly injuries during my gymnastics career and when my orthopedic surgeon told me I had a chart twice as large as an osteoarthritic 100 yo woman at the age of 16 and would be in a wheelchair by the time i was 25 if i didnt stop, I finally came to the conclusion I should change my own outlook of the future. And at that point I switched to coaching low level recreational gymnastics and swimming competitively. I'm now in my early 40s, and while i still hurt myself i enjoy the (mostly) outdoor sports i can - kayaking, mountain and regular biking, hiking, snowboarding, and swimming. I love to find new ways to be active while still taking my age ans fitness level into account. Granted I just rode 80 miles in the past day and a half so, im still doing okay! Lol. I totally enjoy your usual content, but its great to be able to hear more from you in regards to your overall life as a human - not just the fun content you put out. Thanks for being awesome!!
There’s a level to which this video makes me sad. You’re so incredible, you deserved so much more. I know it’s not the point, and I know you have so much accomplished and to still accomplish, but at least at some level, the world owed you more.
Thanks for sharing Ash! I feel like this was a great way to get to know you beyond just the funny content. I have had a very similar go about with injuries. As an Irish dancer for 18 years I have had one injury after another specifically leading up to big competitions like the nationals or worlds. Im hoping the injury I have right now won't cause my retirement but you have shown me and to everyone else that retirement doesn't mean full stop on the sport you love, it just means you get to do it on your own terms
I really enjoyed this, Ash. It was a great way to get to know more about you, especially some of the major things you went through during your career. The ONLY thing I wish I'd known and could understand when I was a young gymnast is the damage and pain I'd deal with once I was completely deconditioned. There are a lot of things I started experiencing once it all caught up with me.
The amount you and all gymnasts put your body through is unbelievable . And the mindset you must have to have to complete these moves and push past challenges must be incredible.
As a former competitor myself (not gymnastics), nothing hurts more than seeing someone get injured. I can remember watching filmwork in highschool and watching a teammates knee bend 90 degrees but not in the right direction.
Very honest and most enlightening. Fills in a lot of your backstory, but I would always be interested to learn more if you decide to share. You are a wonderful person Ash, from a great family if Ryan is a measure, and we love you too.
This was a nice change to see you have basically a one on one with us to tell us your story and how amazing it is how far you've come and how much you can still do with your body.......cuz let's be real you put yourself through hell and clawed your way back to this phenomenal being that you are!
I'm currently recovering from the surgery to repair my achilles (I'm a dancer, not a gymnast) so I needed this! Also, we've had the same leg surgeries but all on my right leg instead of my left
Loved this sit down style and would love more of these types of videos! As a nurse hearing these stories, it has made me even more impressed than I previously was with your positive attitude. Whilst I know everyone has their good and bad days, I often see people with injuries that hold such a grudge and envy over what could have been in their life or career and it’s lovely to see you be so accepting of what has happened. Thank you for sharing your stories with us ❤️
It is unbelievable what athletes put their bodies through! As someone that rehabs injuries for a living I was intrigued by your injuries and how you recovered. Story time with Ash was a winner! In Canada we say that someone as good as you at gymnastics is "wicked good!"
@@heatherholmes6859 i work as an RMT at a multidisciplinary clinic. NEVER tell us that the exercises we gave you are getting easier! lol one of the longest recoveries is from ACL tear. Ash does Matrix moves without the wires!
It shows true strength of character to show the whole picture, not only the successes. It is amazing to me how well you recovered from your injuries, even if it took quite some time.
Amazing story! Love following you, Niall, and Luke… But this personal story helps with understanding your history, and what you are doing now… Stay strong!
This man is so lovable it gets me crazy. Huge respect, can't think about little Ash injured in that hospital bed, it breaks my heart. Big hug, I'm happy you're fine now 🐻
You did amazing with just you and the camera. When it comes to injures I did what Nile did but to my lower back. Not knowing if you are going to walk properly is terrifying. I am glad you just jarred your back.
Love you, Ash!!! I look so forward to your videos and shenanigans. It really helps me get through the days. Those were some gnarly spills and injuries!! Glad you are being a bit more safe now-a-days.
Hey Ash, I just recently found "you and the crew" on UA-cam. You're such a great storyteller. I love yor content so much. I'm into equestrian sports and trained hard since I was a little girl. I sat on horse backs with casts on my leg, arm, too early after surgery, etc.... All that things you do if you're deeply passionate about whatever kind of competing and sports. I'm a bit older than you and I feel (and move) like a 90 year old sometimes. But I don't regret anything, it's worth it.
Found you guys on fb earlier this week & started watching while I wfh. Now I’m following you guys on UA-cam. I’ve subscribed, you gotta make that cash brother! Watching you guys while I work makes my day go faster, keep it up! I’m loving all your content😉
Well done for share your story with us, I can imagine that it wasn't that pleasant to relive, but thank you for the inspiration mentally you have shared (hopefully that makes sense). It was good to have a sit down just you and the camera chat, sharing stuff. You are amazing ash and inspirational.
ouch, ouch, ouch !!!! I, too, tore my ACL doing front flips on floor (had my quad and ankle wrapped - knee took the full brunt of the landing). Loud POP - but like you - no pain. Decided against surgery as back then (late 70s) surgery consisted of cutting your entire leg wide open - nope, not me. Fast Forward 20 years later taking a karate class, jumped up to change feet position on floor, and BANG - worst pain ever. At that point, surgery was arthroscopic so I did it ... wasn't getting any younger and sure not any stronger. rehab was killer, lots o' tears but I made it thru. I hate to hear about all your injuries - not fun - especially when gymnastics is your life, your career. Love the videos - your storytelling is captivating ... carry on !!!!
So interesting Ash and I’m sorry your career was full on injury . Still you are safe and still entertaining us. I’m 66 and not fit and overweight lol but I love watching
That mental block you described following your back injury is what stops us adult gymnasts!!!! Nice to hear it happens to the pros as well! Thank you x
Sadly those injuries will get you as you get older , just make sure you keep moving , but I can tell you now from experience you're going to get arthritis in those areas you hurt, the one thing in your favour is that you're incredibly fit and flexible , stay on that and it'll be a lot easier, all the best mate. 😊
I love story time Ash!🙌🏼 Completely admire your mentality and attitude when dealing with your injuries👏🏼 I’ve been there and it’s quite possibly the hardest challenge you face as a sports person☹️ Can’t wait for the next story time vid🤍
This is so helpful, I’m currently couch bound, no weight-bearing (broken bones and ligaments in ankle from bouldering fall). I’m resting and I don’t really know what I’m in for. This video helped! Thank you x
I’ve watched many dozens of your gangs’ videos on UA-cam and subscribed to each of you-Nile, you, Joanna, and Luke. I’ve laughed so hard I couldn’t see my cell screen anymore, and interrupted my husband’s TV watching. Normally my only issue is that there are too many times when I don’t get the joke because I can’t understand the accent or slang. I’m American and good with a lot of our word differences, but you all know each other so we’ll that you talk in shorthand or finish each other’s sentences. It’s lovely, just not always comprehensible. That all said, this vid was amazingly well edited and since it was just you talking, I got every word. Thank you so much for your story as it’s been one of the many things I’ve wondered about. You are my favorite in the group for so many reasons. You’re brave, open and honest, adventurous, incredibly competitive, have tremendous body awareness, are sweet, amazing with Joanna, and would do anything for your friends. I’m completely hooked, hope like heck that there is or will be a video of you proposing to Jay, and just need to get UA-cam set up on my TV via Roku so I stop going cross eyed spending so much time on my little cell screen! 😆❤❤
I’ve been totally enjoying your channel. I can’t imagine sustaining all of those injuries, but God was looking out for you. Thanks for all of your video content.
I really liked this style of video. JoAnna texts...ur great at describing the injuries... and pictures too. Would love a gossip video. Happy Thanksgiving, Ash.
Thank you for sharing. I have been watching you and Nile for several months. It’s been really nice learning about your career and accomplishments. I am glad your still active and doing something you enjoy.
There's a doc on UA-cam about triathletes called Beyond Human. Quite frankly I think all athletes that absolutely push their bodies to the limit are "beyond human". It's heart breaking when they hurt themselves so much to the point of early retirement, but I'm happy to see you giving back and inspiring others despite your retirement. It's an absolute treat to watch your videos
i really liked this one. i liked hearing from the deeper side of you. you are a blast and a huge ball of just pure funny but this was a nice insight into you. i'm not a gymnast (i did it when i was 5 or 6 but only for about 6 months lol; love watching gymnastics, hated doing it; i was a swimmer) and i know that injuries just come with the sport but it's nice to see your love for it still shines through. you're still willing to do goofy things for our entertainment but with a healthy respect for safety. you and jay are tied for my favourite squad members. i love her tenacity and willingness to just try new things which is something i'm not very good at doing lol. thanks!
I completely understand where you’re coming from with the injury. I tore my ACL and Meniscus my junior year of high school in basketball and I remember I could walk and jog, but I couldn’t jump or run and then 3 years later I tore my meniscus again and I couldn’t get back into basketball competitively after that. Also 100% agree… Psych is the best show ever! I hope all is doing better now though 🤗
Great video! Find it really interesting hearing about careers, both high and low moments, especially as an ex-gymnast Would be great to hear about your exploits at cirque! Always thought about giving it a go.
Wow. You showed great maturity putting things into perspective for “future Ash” and retiring when you did. Loved hearing your stories, not so much that you were injured though. Looking forward to more chats.
Dearest Ash, thanks so much for taking the time to tell us some of your career story. You are truly inspirational 😀! I remember when I tore my achilles tendon at a badminton competition & I fully understand the whole 'collapsing' scenario & the floor giving way! I was wincing every time you were🤭. I really enjoyed the whole video - the fail compilations, the graphic stories, your build up to each event - it was all gold! Keep up the amazing work & absolutely love you too 😘
Thank you for sharing your stories, you are amazing! These are so inspirational with all the comebacks. Personally I liked all of your descriptions, I could really imagine them and understand what was going on. The last story was just insane, I would also be terrified.
Ash, I hope this makes it to young athletes and they see both the consequences of a short term mindset towards injuries but also, how to really and realistically manage competing with pain. I think the discussion of the hard choices like becoming a specialist and when to walk away was powerful and important. You made some thing that can be secret clear and you showed how retirement can be empowerment. And that some choices do have long term consequences and that is part of the sacrifice as well.
Ash, you are amazing how you can tolerate and manage pain! You told your story in a very convincing and interesting way, as it was for you. No extra's to impress, simply how it was for you at the time. So much enthusiasm and focus. Your story will be such a good example of how to cope with setbacks. I was a sport psychologist in my youth, and was amazed by what you went through on your journey into adulthood. Take care.
I could listen to your story telling for hours. I think you did an awesome job talking to the camera. I have arthritis in both my knees . I know how stiff my knees are after standing all day at work. And I have not been through anything like you have. I so enjoy watching your videos! I always go away with a smile and a giggle or to!
New Subscriber. I think you're amazing, especially with the injuries you've suffered. I had a small tear in my ACL years ago from a car accident, sadly misdiagnosed for a long time. It has led to worn meniscus and a permanent limp. My new GP says the only thing that'll fix it now is a knee replacement, not sure I'm ready for that. Keep doing what you do, I'll live vicariously through you. ❤😃
Ash, you WIN every day with your great attitude. I love watching your gymnastics and you’re always so good at any other sport you try! There is a good thing about experiencing significant injuries - it causes you to slow down and appreciate the little things you can do...you gain an entirely new level of respect for what your body does for you on a daily basis and you (hopefully) never take it for granted again. I wish you hadn’t had so many major injuries, though. Hopefully that’s all in the past now!!! Thank you for sharing your story.
Dang ! Amazingly tough. And also very wise to pull back when you did. You have so much to offer us now. Every video you post is so inspiring, even for us non-gymnasts because they challenge us to keep trying new things, finding new edges - and to have a light spirit of fun while we're pushing ourselves. Thank you.
Just catching up on the three of you and your videos ( actually 4 including Joanna). Great video I like the stories along with the funny bits. Need to rewind sometimes to catch what you all say given I’m from Canada and your accents are so strong ❤
Great video. Listening to your stories bring back many memories of injuries. I’m a 39 year old gymnast. All my old injuries are coming back to haunt me. I wouldn’t change a thing though. I still tumble, but no twists or doubles. Gotta keep the body going to work and pay bills. Keep up the good content.
I am so sorry that you went through all those injuries but thank you for sharing. I think most gymnasts at all levels have had at least one injury and I think it really affects them, but it is not talked about much. I was not at the same level as you, but I did compete in the 80s in America in Class II. Back then, you started at Class IV and moved up to Class III, II, I, and then Elite. Again, I only made it to Class II. I fell off the women's high bar and dislocated my arm. I did not cry until I looked at it. That was my first major injury ever. Then, like you, I was on the floor during a competition and tore my ACL. I was doing a simple front tuck (front summi). The doctor said that I had partially torn my ACL, so he said that we would just try and build up the muscles around it. He said to wait to go back to gymnastics until I got my knee brace. But, I was young and dumb and did not wait. I don't remember anyone telling me that a partially torn ACL can heal itself. If I would have understood everything, I definitely would have waited. But, I fell off the high bar again and my knee went out. The doctor said that I most likely tore it the rest of the way. I tried doing gymnastics with the brace, but my knee still went out. So, I retired. I never got my ACL repaired. I still go back and forth about if I should get it done. I have heard pros and cons. Over the years, I have just been careful and have not been as physically active. I never have pain in my knee though, so that is good. I was really surprised to see that you had torn your ACL also, and even your tendon in your ankle which seems worse. You are so active. Sometimes, I am a little jealous when I watch your and your friends' videos because I know that I cannot be that active because of my ACL. You give me hope that if I ever get my ACL repaired (if I choose to do that...again I go back and forth), perhaps I can be more active. Yes, I loved this sit-down video. I think you should do more of them.
I cannot imagine getting back up onto those apparatuses after injuries that you experienced. I loved how you presented this video, you gave enough information that I understood how you sustained the injury and what physically happened to you. Showing the present impact those injuries had on body was great as well. I had knee surgery when I was 15, cartilage removal and ligament repair. My recovery was several months long and the atrophy of that thigh was obvious. It has been close to 40 years and there is still a visible size difference between the two legs. Thank you for sharing your story.
These are the best kind of videos---you alone just sitting and talking to camera----yes, more of these, please---even though a couple of your injury stories made me wince. Not only do your tales give me a new perspective on how tough gymnastics really is, it makes me appreciate what you do here on this vlog even more considering what you've been through (the video fails were funny, though)--thanks Ash!!!!!
As someone who's done gymnastics in the past and currently hampered by wrist and knee injuries, it's great to hear how you've overcome the injuries you had and continue to flip (and set world records!). Respect man.
It was so interesting hearing your stories. Please tell us more. I love watching your videos, granted often through my fingers as i am afraid you are going to get hurt. 😊💞💞
I just stumbled upon ur vids by chance and mate youre friggin awesome and funny AF - all 3 of you guys are Reminds me of myself when i did gymnastics and acrobatics Great vid mate youre a champ !!
WOW you are so darn lucky to be alive and still do things you love to do. As someone who has had multiple spinal cord injuries and surgeries to fuse my cervical spine on 3 sides in addition to having my spinal canal widened I have a hard time watching some of the things and especially the fails because I know what can happen. I am probably one of the few people to have torn/partially ruptured my Achilles’ tendon and ligaments in my left leg during one of my physical therapy appointments. I was in a heavy boot brace for 3-4 months and couldn’t put pressure on it. This was made even crazier because I was in a hard neck brace after I started having multiple neurological symptoms daily and had started having blackouts. The first one resulted in C7 and T1 being severely fractured and the titanium screws were shattered. I would have 4 other severe blackouts that resulted in more injuries and damage to the titanium hardware holding my cervical spine together. While this was happening I was undergoing radiation treatments for breast cancer in addition to being in recovery from 2 major spinal cord surgeries. During the surgery to remove and replace the damaged hardware my Neurosurgeon drained the excess spinal/brain fluid that had collected in and above the fusion. Pathology discovered that I had a life threatening infection that spread to my spine, spinal/brain fluid, brain, blood, and bone and it was causing the neurological symptoms and blackouts. It would take another 10 months to kill the infection. They believe that the bacteria entered through the site where they had removed lymph nodes during the surgery to remove the breast cancer tumor. The crazy thing is that it was being hit with high doses of radiation daily for 4 months and it wasn’t killed. I had to take IV antibiotics that they had to custom make and delivered to my house and I had to take 2 high dosage oral antibiotics to help the other medication get down into the bone to kill the infection in the bone. The oral medication also made you more susceptible to rupturing your Achilles’ tendon. Not something I wanted to risk again. It is crazy how much the body can take and still survive.
Hey, man, I used to be a gymnast. Thanks for expressing not only the physical challenges of potentially career-ending injuries, but also the mental fortitude and perseverance it takes to come back. You are a beast. It is really inspiring to see a gymnast truly value the life of a competitive gymnast, make peace with the challenges, enjoy his career and accomplishments, and make a mindful decision to move on. It can be so hard to do. Hope the channel blows up. The friendship you have with Nile adds so much to his channel, and I am glad you are doing this as well. Thanks for the entertainment and amazing attitude.
What a great message, thanks a lot my friend 😍
@Adam Efimoff it was called ‘under the same sky’ it was a creation but Covid cancelled it 🥲
You summed it up perfectly. This gymnast is the pinnacle of moving forward no matter the mishap. His positive attitude, his ability to face and continue to challenge and strive - he’s earned better than a gold medal in my book. He’s earned my respect.
Shows incredible maturity to admit that future Ash was more important than gymnastics Ash.
You’re a great storyteller, Ash. You do yourself a disservice by saying otherwise. ❤️
'Who needs their fingers' the popup of Joanna had me creasing 😂
I could listen to you speak all day bro. After all youve been through I'm so glad you are at a place now making a living doing what you love and for me to be a small part in making that possible, it's amazing. Love bro ❤️
The length of the video is good, your pacing is very good, the video clip fails and explanations all made perfect, painful sense. I REALLY enjoyed this format of Ash Chat!
You asked for ideas for future Ash Chats, so I would be interested in knowing your Cirque d'Soliel story, your honest and true explanation of how important your friendship with your fellow Musketeers is and why, silliest/stupidest things you and your twin brother got up to when you were young. These are just a few ideas.
I think Nile has led by example, and bared his heart and soul about some of his very difficult life experiences. Not sure if you are up to that level of sharing, but your 60K+ fans adore you and you could read a cookbook and we'd love it!
Keep up vlogging, and I will keep watching and liking.
I'm sorry you had so many injuries that but it was lovely to have you sit and chat with us. I've had knee surgery, your a beast for making it through 3. Definitely want more tea time chats with Ash. I'd love to hear you talk about being on the Void or doing Cirque.Glad your doing well now and loving the videos, Chef Ash! Hugs~
Ooh, seconding the request for a Void storytime!
Well, of course we love listening to you talk….. mesmerizing. 😍 We need some gossip and more talking on Ashley’s Coffee Talk or Ashley’s Tea Time. 😂
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Ash you should have a chat with us more, youre so entertaining and super motivational, and inspirational and its nice to just hear from you. More chats with Ash please!
Ever since I've stumbled upon the Three Musketeers 6 months ago, binge watching current and past videos on everyone's youtube channels. Ash quickly became my favourite, not just his good looks and sense of humour but how he excels at everything he tries and just the way he tackles life. After every video I watch that features Ash, even videos that aren't focused on anything physical, I'm left in awe, its hard to comprehend how a single person could be so mentally & physically strong and talented.
Now after sitting down watching this video, smiling, squirming & laughing throughout the video, maybe a tear or two. Having heard the few major hurdles you have experienced in your life from your gymnastics career, from the man himself. I am now in even more awe, but it's no longer hard to believe why you are so strong and talented, having to endure through all of that and to bounce back stronger then ever time and time again. You are a true inspiration and one hell of a human being.
I don't know which video made me smile, laugh and squirm at the same time. This video or the video where you eat like Larry. The man eats meal worms on a pizza like its nothing. Ash you need to get your self on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, you would wipe the floor with your fellow celebs.
In all seriousness, I fuck'n love this type of content just as much if not more then the usual challenges and shenanigans. Your such a strong and talented person, so entertaining to watch, with a great outlook on life and your funny as F***
So inspirational Ash....after all those injuries you are still fearless and are willing to challenge yourself always! I’m in awe! More importantly you seem like the calmest guy who deep down can be so loving! This year there are big wonderful things coming your way....keep being you 😁
Great listening to you Ash, a weekly (or what ever) “have a chat with Ash” sounds wonderful. Thanks for the chat.
I definitely relate with the ACL injury, I got spun around when rollerblading and my leg speared into the ground, snapped my ACL MCL and POL and when I wasn't moving it wasn't hurting at all. So the doctors said, your fine, there's nothing wrong with you. I walked around on it for 3 weeks until the pain was so bad I finally got an MRI. That's when the discovered all the damage including two tears in my meniscus, and the same cartilage injury that it sounds like you had. A year later I got surgery, 5 months on and I'm still in alot of pain. I can't imagine having to go through all of the injuries you've endured. You are strong, mentally and physically!! Love your vids! All the best from Aus. 😊😊
Welcome to the "I can predict the weather" club. I'm sorry you're still having so much pain this far out from the repair. Is your Physiotherapist aware of how bad it is? They might need to change something in your routine to adjust a part that's not getting the right benefit or needs to be focused on for a bit.
@@heatherholmes6859 thanks Heather, yeah my physio is aware, I think maybe I need to find a new one. He isn't very hands on, more of a sit behind a desk and give me some printed out information kind of physio. I have switched to a less strenuous job and am definitely seeing improvement so fingers crossed. You're so right about the "predicting the weather club". It's so true. It's just starting to get cold here and I'm noticing a difference.
I actually done my ACL while getting out of bed. I'd damaged it in the years I'd danced ballet but nothing for many years. Then I literally turned to get up and screamed like a banshee. My husband nearly had a heart attack.
I'm so impressed by the mental strength you have, as a very young person having to overcome such injuries ! A real inspiration ! And knowing when to stop is also very important ! Love your videos, keep doing what you are doing, you're amazing :-)
Hey Ash, catching up on some older videos I haven't seen. Thank you for this. Sharing these stories give even more insight into your gymnastics career and I appreciate it. I'm not squeamish so I found the stories of your injuries interesting. I'm glad that you were able to see future Ash even when you were in it and make some decisions that felt right for you. I've often wondered how exactly professional athletes deal with injuries and recovery. Not only the physical but the emotional aspect of it, which may be an even bigger hurdle than the physical recovery. I'm here for all the funny physical challenges you guys get up to but videos like this are appreciated as well.
I do love the Tea Time with Ash feel this has -- I really enjoy hearing you talk about your life. Of course I love all your videos, but I'd love more ones with this format. 😊
🇬🇧🙋🏾♀️I am absolutely amazed 🤯that you attempt the things you do with the guys, given your injuries!
Plus you're the most successful at it 😁💪🏾go on Ash 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Keep these coming love it!!! Let’s hear about the TV! Especially Psych (one of my favorite shows of all time)
Thanks for sharing! I had some gnarly injuries during my gymnastics career and when my orthopedic surgeon told me I had a chart twice as large as an osteoarthritic 100 yo woman at the age of 16 and would be in a wheelchair by the time i was 25 if i didnt stop, I finally came to the conclusion I should change my own outlook of the future. And at that point I switched to coaching low level recreational gymnastics and swimming competitively.
I'm now in my early 40s, and while i still hurt myself i enjoy the (mostly) outdoor sports i can - kayaking, mountain and regular biking, hiking, snowboarding, and swimming. I love to find new ways to be active while still taking my age ans fitness level into account. Granted I just rode 80 miles in the past day and a half so, im still doing okay! Lol.
I totally enjoy your usual content, but its great to be able to hear more from you in regards to your overall life as a human - not just the fun content you put out. Thanks for being awesome!!
There’s a level to which this video makes me sad. You’re so incredible, you deserved so much more. I know it’s not the point, and I know you have so much accomplished and to still accomplish, but at least at some level, the world owed you more.
Thanks for sharing Ash! I feel like this was a great way to get to know you beyond just the funny content. I have had a very similar go about with injuries. As an Irish dancer for 18 years I have had one injury after another specifically leading up to big competitions like the nationals or worlds. Im hoping the injury I have right now won't cause my retirement but you have shown me and to everyone else that retirement doesn't mean full stop on the sport you love, it just means you get to do it on your own terms
Well said Taylor! Wishing you a quick recovery 😍
I really enjoyed this, Ash. It was a great way to get to know more about you, especially some of the major things you went through during your career. The ONLY thing I wish I'd known and could understand when I was a young gymnast is the damage and pain I'd deal with once I was completely deconditioned. There are a lot of things I started experiencing once it all caught up with me.
The amount you and all gymnasts put your body through is unbelievable . And the mindset you must have to have to complete these moves and push past challenges must be incredible.
Listen i thought i was obsessed with Ash before
But knowing he watches Psych too has me all worked up!!!
Love you Ash!!!!!!
Ash: who needs fingers anyway
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The Joanna text 😂
Psych is the best show! I watch it over and over. Thanks for sharing your story!
Loved this. Would love more videos like this. Maybe one talking about your Cirque story.
As a former competitor myself (not gymnastics), nothing hurts more than seeing someone get injured. I can remember watching filmwork in highschool and watching a teammates knee bend 90 degrees but not in the right direction.
Its great to hear your story. Glad youre prioritizing your health in whatever way you need. Big love from America
Very honest and most enlightening. Fills in a lot of your backstory, but I would always be interested to learn more if you decide to share.
You are a wonderful person Ash, from a great family if Ryan is a measure, and we love you too.
This was a nice change to see you have basically a one on one with us to tell us your story and how amazing it is how far you've come and how much you can still do with your body.......cuz let's be real you put yourself through hell and clawed your way back to this phenomenal being that you are!
I'm currently recovering from the surgery to repair my achilles (I'm a dancer, not a gymnast) so I needed this! Also, we've had the same leg surgeries but all on my right leg instead of my left
Loved this sit down style and would love more of these types of videos! As a nurse hearing these stories, it has made me even more impressed than I previously was with your positive attitude. Whilst I know everyone has their good and bad days, I often see people with injuries that hold such a grudge and envy over what could have been in their life or career and it’s lovely to see you be so accepting of what has happened. Thank you for sharing your stories with us ❤️
It is unbelievable what athletes put their bodies through! As someone that rehabs injuries for a living I was intrigued by your injuries and how you recovered. Story time with Ash was a winner! In Canada we say that someone as good as you at gymnastics is "wicked good!"
@@heatherholmes6859 i work as an RMT at a multidisciplinary clinic. NEVER tell us that the exercises we gave you are getting easier! lol one of the longest recoveries is from ACL tear. Ash does Matrix moves without the wires!
You’re the best and so positive! I love you and J together!
It shows true strength of character to show the whole picture, not only the successes. It is amazing to me how well you recovered from your injuries, even if it took quite some time.
Amazing story! Love following you, Niall, and Luke… But this personal story helps with understanding your history, and what you are doing now… Stay strong!
This man is so lovable it gets me crazy. Huge respect, can't think about little Ash injured in that hospital bed, it breaks my heart. Big hug, I'm happy you're fine now 🐻
Thanks for telling your story Ash! Proud of you for not giving up!
You did amazing with just you and the camera. When it comes to injures I did what Nile did but to my lower back. Not knowing if you are going to walk properly is terrifying. I am glad you just jarred your back.
Love you, Ash!!! I look so forward to your videos and shenanigans. It really helps me get through the days. Those were some gnarly spills and injuries!! Glad you are being a bit more safe now-a-days.
Hey Ash, I just recently found "you and the crew" on UA-cam.
You're such a great storyteller. I love yor content so much.
I'm into equestrian sports and trained hard since I was a little girl. I sat on horse backs with casts on my leg, arm, too early after surgery, etc.... All that things you do if you're deeply passionate about whatever kind of competing and sports. I'm a bit older than you and I feel (and move) like a 90 year old sometimes. But I don't regret anything, it's worth it.
Thanks for your story, Ash. I'm in total awe of your bravery, resilience and sheer guts. Much love to you and the other musketeers!
Wow, what a story. You are amazing, but please be careful and don't ever hurt yourself ever again!
He is adorable and so so so cute.
Found you guys on fb earlier this week & started watching while I wfh. Now I’m following you guys on UA-cam. I’ve subscribed, you gotta make that cash brother! Watching you guys while I work makes my day go faster, keep it up! I’m loving all your content😉
Well done for share your story with us, I can imagine that it wasn't that pleasant to relive, but thank you for the inspiration mentally you have shared (hopefully that makes sense). It was good to have a sit down just you and the camera chat, sharing stuff. You are amazing ash and inspirational.
ouch, ouch, ouch !!!! I, too, tore my ACL doing front flips on floor (had my quad and ankle wrapped - knee took the full brunt of the landing). Loud POP - but like you - no pain. Decided against surgery as back then (late 70s) surgery consisted of cutting your entire leg wide open - nope, not me. Fast Forward 20 years later taking a karate class, jumped up to change feet position on floor, and BANG - worst pain ever. At that point, surgery was arthroscopic so I did it ... wasn't getting any younger and sure not any stronger. rehab was killer, lots o' tears but I made it thru. I hate to hear about all your injuries - not fun - especially when gymnastics is your life, your career. Love the videos - your storytelling is captivating ... carry on !!!!
So interesting Ash and I’m sorry your career was full on injury . Still you are safe and still entertaining us. I’m 66 and not fit and overweight lol but I love watching
Loved this video! Would like to see more like this. Q & A with Ryan, the other fellas, and of course we love gossip! Well done!!! 🤗🥰
Loved the stories on your injuries and how you dealt with them. You are a great gymnast!
That mental block you described following your back injury is what stops us adult gymnasts!!!! Nice to hear it happens to the pros as well! Thank you x
What you did looks so easy. But so hard. Thanks for your gumption. Hope all goes well for you from here on👍😁
Sadly those injuries will get you as you get older , just make sure you keep moving , but I can tell you now from experience you're going to get arthritis in those areas you hurt, the one thing in your favour is that you're incredibly fit and flexible , stay on that and it'll be a lot easier, all the best mate. 😊
I love story time Ash!🙌🏼 Completely admire your mentality and attitude when dealing with your injuries👏🏼 I’ve been there and it’s quite possibly the hardest challenge you face as a sports person☹️ Can’t wait for the next story time vid🤍
Proud of you brother, we keep on going, never surrender! All the best 🔥💪😁
This is so helpful, I’m currently couch bound, no weight-bearing (broken bones and ligaments in ankle from bouldering fall). I’m resting and I don’t really know what I’m in for. This video helped! Thank you x
I’ve watched many dozens of your gangs’ videos on UA-cam and subscribed to each of you-Nile, you, Joanna, and Luke. I’ve laughed so hard I couldn’t see my cell screen anymore, and interrupted my husband’s TV watching. Normally my only issue is that there are too many times when I don’t get the joke because I can’t understand the accent or slang. I’m American and good with a lot of our word differences, but you all know each other so we’ll that you talk in shorthand or finish each other’s sentences. It’s lovely, just not always comprehensible. That all said, this vid was amazingly well edited and since it was just you talking, I got every word. Thank you so much for your story as it’s been one of the many things I’ve wondered about. You are my favorite in the group for so many reasons. You’re brave, open and honest, adventurous, incredibly competitive, have tremendous body awareness, are sweet, amazing with Joanna, and would do anything for your friends. I’m completely hooked, hope like heck that there is or will be a video of you proposing to Jay, and just need to get UA-cam set up on my TV via Roku so I stop going cross eyed spending so much time on my little cell screen! 😆❤❤
I’ve been totally enjoying your channel. I can’t imagine sustaining all of those injuries, but God was looking out for you. Thanks for all of your video content.
More of these kind of vids please Ash! Love listening to you talk about your experiences… a vid on Cirque next? 😃
Loved this one a lot. So inspirational and also heartbreaking to hear everything you went though. You are so strong and talented.
I really liked this style of video. JoAnna texts...ur great at describing the injuries... and pictures too. Would love a gossip video. Happy Thanksgiving, Ash.
Thank you for sharing. I have been watching you and Nile for several months. It’s been really nice learning about your career and accomplishments. I am glad your still active and doing something you enjoy.
There's a doc on UA-cam about triathletes called Beyond Human. Quite frankly I think all athletes that absolutely push their bodies to the limit are "beyond human". It's heart breaking when they hurt themselves so much to the point of early retirement, but I'm happy to see you giving back and inspiring others despite your retirement. It's an absolute treat to watch your videos
i really liked this one. i liked hearing from the deeper side of you. you are a blast and a huge ball of just pure funny but this was a nice insight into you. i'm not a gymnast (i did it when i was 5 or 6 but only for about 6 months lol; love watching gymnastics, hated doing it; i was a swimmer) and i know that injuries just come with the sport but it's nice to see your love for it still shines through. you're still willing to do goofy things for our entertainment but with a healthy respect for safety. you and jay are tied for my favourite squad members. i love her tenacity and willingness to just try new things which is something i'm not very good at doing lol. thanks!
Thank you for sharing your story. Feel free to tell more stories, you're a great storyteller
I completely understand where you’re coming from with the injury. I tore my ACL and Meniscus my junior year of high school in basketball and I remember I could walk and jog, but I couldn’t jump or run and then 3 years later I tore my meniscus again and I couldn’t get back into basketball competitively after that. Also 100% agree… Psych is the best show ever! I hope all is doing better now though 🤗
Great video! Find it really interesting hearing about careers, both high and low moments, especially as an ex-gymnast Would be great to hear about your exploits at cirque! Always thought about giving it a go.
Love listening to your life stories and love watching you do gymnastics. You are amazing. HI from Texas.
Wow. You showed great maturity putting things into perspective for “future Ash” and retiring when you did. Loved hearing your stories, not so much that you were injured though. Looking forward to more chats.
Totally love this style of video. Do more when you can! Psych is awesome!!!
Dearest Ash, thanks so much for taking the time to tell us some of your career story. You are truly inspirational 😀! I remember when I tore my achilles tendon at a badminton competition & I fully understand the whole 'collapsing' scenario & the floor giving way! I was wincing every time you were🤭. I really enjoyed the whole video - the fail compilations, the graphic stories, your build up to each event - it was all gold! Keep up the amazing work & absolutely love you too 😘
Can we talk about the editing in this video! Absolutely hilarious! With the ping text messages and everything. Absolutely brilliant
You are an amazing athlete, I was so surprised, when you broke your record. Flying through the air like it was nothing.
Thank you for sharing your stories, you are amazing! These are so inspirational with all the comebacks. Personally I liked all of your descriptions, I could really imagine them and understand what was going on. The last story was just insane, I would also be terrified.
I'd love to hear more about your Circ career!
Ash: “Who needs fingers”
*Joanna*
Me: 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Ash,
I hope this makes it to young athletes and they see both the consequences of a short term mindset towards injuries but also, how to really and realistically manage competing with pain. I think the discussion of the hard choices like becoming a specialist and when to walk away was powerful and important. You made some thing that can be secret clear and you showed how retirement can be empowerment. And that some choices do have long term consequences and that is part of the sacrifice as well.
Ash, you are amazing how you can tolerate and manage pain! You told your story in a very convincing and interesting way, as it was for you. No extra's to impress, simply how it was for you at the time. So much enthusiasm and focus. Your story will be such a good example of how to cope with setbacks. I was a sport psychologist in my youth, and was amazed by what you went through on your journey into adulthood. Take care.
I could listen to your story telling for hours.
I think you did an awesome job talking to the camera.
I have arthritis in both my knees . I know how stiff my knees are after standing all day at work.
And I have not been through anything like you have.
I so enjoy watching your videos!
I always go away with a smile and a giggle or to!
New Subscriber. I think you're amazing, especially with the injuries you've suffered. I had a small tear in my ACL years ago from a car accident, sadly misdiagnosed for a long time. It has led to worn meniscus and a permanent limp. My new GP says the only thing that'll fix it now is a knee replacement, not sure I'm ready for that. Keep doing what you do, I'll live vicariously through you. ❤😃
Ash, you WIN every day with your great attitude. I love watching your gymnastics and you’re always so good at any other sport you try! There is a good thing about experiencing significant injuries - it causes you to slow down and appreciate the little things you can do...you gain an entirely new level of respect for what your body does for you on a daily basis and you (hopefully) never take it for granted again. I wish you hadn’t had so many major injuries, though. Hopefully that’s all in the past now!!! Thank you for sharing your story.
A New Zealander here… I’m so in love with this MAN and his voice! Such a lovely accent
Thanks for sharing. You are so brave and your parents must have been so brave too watching you go through all that
Dang ! Amazingly tough. And also very wise to pull back when you did. You have so much to offer us now. Every video you post is so inspiring, even for us non-gymnasts because they challenge us to keep trying new things, finding new edges - and to have a light spirit of fun while we're pushing ourselves. Thank you.
Just catching up on the three of you and your videos ( actually 4 including Joanna). Great video I like the stories along with the funny bits. Need to rewind sometimes to catch what you all say given I’m from Canada and your accents are so strong ❤
Subscriber here...So good to hear you speaking slowly enough for my old, American ears to appreciate. Your story is an inspiration...Kudos!!
I don’t think I’ve gasped so much at one time, man even the duck possibly burning had me like omg
I loved this format of storytelling!! You're doing great Ash!!
What an amazing video m8 takes a lot to talk about old failures but I love your videos it really inspires me to just get out and get moving 👍👍
Great video. Listening to your stories bring back many memories of injuries. I’m a 39 year old gymnast. All my old injuries are coming back to haunt me. I wouldn’t change a thing though. I still tumble, but no twists or doubles. Gotta keep the body going to work and pay bills. Keep up the good content.
I am so sorry that you went through all those injuries but thank you for sharing. I think most gymnasts at all levels have had at least one injury and I think it really affects them, but it is not talked about much. I was not at the same level as you, but I did compete in the 80s in America in Class II. Back then, you started at Class IV and moved up to Class III, II, I, and then Elite. Again, I only made it to Class II. I fell off the women's high bar and dislocated my arm. I did not cry until I looked at it. That was my first major injury ever. Then, like you, I was on the floor during a competition and tore my ACL. I was doing a simple front tuck (front summi). The doctor said that I had partially torn my ACL, so he said that we would just try and build up the muscles around it. He said to wait to go back to gymnastics until I got my knee brace. But, I was young and dumb and did not wait. I don't remember anyone telling me that a partially torn ACL can heal itself. If I would have understood everything, I definitely would have waited. But, I fell off the high bar again and my knee went out. The doctor said that I most likely tore it the rest of the way. I tried doing gymnastics with the brace, but my knee still went out. So, I retired. I never got my ACL repaired. I still go back and forth about if I should get it done. I have heard pros and cons. Over the years, I have just been careful and have not been as physically active. I never have pain in my knee though, so that is good. I was really surprised to see that you had torn your ACL also, and even your tendon in your ankle which seems worse. You are so active. Sometimes, I am a little jealous when I watch your and your friends' videos because I know that I cannot be that active because of my ACL. You give me hope that if I ever get my ACL repaired (if I choose to do that...again I go back and forth), perhaps I can be more active. Yes, I loved this sit-down video. I think you should do more of them.
I cannot imagine getting back up onto those apparatuses after injuries that you experienced. I loved how you presented this video, you gave enough information that I understood how you sustained the injury and what physically happened to you. Showing the present impact those injuries had on body was great as well. I had knee surgery when I was 15, cartilage removal and ligament repair. My recovery was several months long and the atrophy of that thigh was obvious. It has been close to 40 years and there is still a visible size difference between the two legs. Thank you for sharing your story.
These are the best kind of videos---you alone just sitting and talking to camera----yes, more of these, please---even though a couple of your injury stories made me wince. Not only do your tales give me a new perspective on how tough gymnastics really is, it makes me appreciate what you do here on this vlog even more considering what you've been through (the video fails were funny, though)--thanks Ash!!!!!
WOW! You I can understand. When I watch a video with Nile I have to slow down the video speed to understand him!
As someone who's done gymnastics in the past and currently hampered by wrist and knee injuries, it's great to hear how you've overcome the injuries you had and continue to flip (and set world records!). Respect man.
It was so interesting hearing your stories. Please tell us more. I love watching your videos, granted often through my fingers as i am afraid you are going to get hurt. 😊💞💞
I just stumbled upon ur vids by chance and mate youre friggin awesome and funny AF - all 3 of you guys are Reminds me of myself when i did gymnastics and acrobatics Great vid mate youre a champ !!
WOW you are so darn lucky to be alive and still do things you love to do. As someone who has had multiple spinal cord injuries and surgeries to fuse my cervical spine on 3 sides in addition to having my spinal canal widened I have a hard time watching some of the things and especially the fails because I know what can happen. I am probably one of the few people to have torn/partially ruptured my Achilles’ tendon and ligaments in my left leg during one of my physical therapy appointments. I was in a heavy boot brace for 3-4 months and couldn’t put pressure on it. This was made even crazier because I was in a hard neck brace after I started having multiple neurological symptoms daily and had started having blackouts. The first one resulted in C7 and T1 being severely fractured and the titanium screws were shattered. I would have 4 other severe blackouts that resulted in more injuries and damage to the titanium hardware holding my cervical spine together. While this was happening I was undergoing radiation treatments for breast cancer in addition to being in recovery from 2 major spinal cord surgeries. During the surgery to remove and replace the damaged hardware my Neurosurgeon drained the excess spinal/brain fluid that had collected in and above the fusion. Pathology discovered that I had a life threatening infection that spread to my spine, spinal/brain fluid, brain, blood, and bone and it was causing the neurological symptoms and blackouts. It would take another 10 months to kill the infection. They believe that the bacteria entered through the site where they had removed lymph nodes during the surgery to remove the breast cancer tumor. The crazy thing is that it was being hit with high doses of radiation daily for 4 months and it wasn’t killed. I had to take IV antibiotics that they had to custom make and delivered to my house and I had to take 2 high dosage oral antibiotics to help the other medication get down into the bone to kill the infection in the bone. The oral medication also made you more susceptible to rupturing your Achilles’ tendon. Not something I wanted to risk again. It is crazy how much the body can take and still survive.