Hey I just needed some advice...I just started gymnastics and ive only been in it for almost a year i'm already level 5 and my coaches are shocked at how fast i am moving. But I am kind of scared because I really want to move to level 6 and I need some advice on how I can like get all these tricks like i'm not scared to do it I can do anything I set my mind to but the thing is that i'm scared to do beam tricks!!! It scares me lol. HELP!

Hey! You can do it! If your coaches believe you can do it, them I'm sure you can! Just believe in yourself! Good luck!

Hey it's me again I was REALY REALLY wondering...what was the hardest level for you to pass in gymnastics and why???

Probably going to elite because it's such a big transition! Thanks!

What is your e-mail?

My email address is: NASTIA@NASTIALIUKIN.COM

HI my name is reba and I had a question that maybe you will answer to, it is ...What is Stick it and when does it come out? If it is a movie that will be in theaters than I am so happy. No one ever maks movies about gymnastics. Thanks so much and cangradulations at the vias american cup. bye

It will probably be out some time next year, I don't know exact details! It is a movie and it will be in theaters!

do you have any good elite training things that i could do because i really want too go to elite and my coaches asked me to start training and i don't know that much about it

I'm not sure what you mean by elite training things? Like clinics? Sorry I didnt really answer your questions! Good luck!

heyy! i just wanna say that ur an amazing gymnast! i kno that beam is one of your favorites, but dont u ever get scared of it? beam is my worst event cuz im scared of it..i have a mental block that i cant get over...any advice? thanx a buch! :-)

I have been doing all of my skills for a long time now, so I'm not scared of them! Good luck and believe in yourself! You can do it!

How can I improve on my bhs?

Practice, practice, practice!!! Good luck!

you are so good. i want to be a olympic gymnast but i only have 5 more years. how did you become successful

Work hard everyday, even when its hard! Hard work pays off in the end!

Hey Nastia! First of all, thanks for being such a good role model! I know you train bars a lot, so do you get rips or blisters on your hands? How do you treat the rips and help prevent them, i get them really bad and would really like to know. Also, i go to a really really small gym, where girls aren't expected to get past level 9 because we don't have the epuipment or coaches, so do you think there is any chance that i could be a great gymnast w/o all the fancy stuff? anyway, i luv ya Nastia! keep up the great work

Hi! If I get rips I put hand-e-balm on it. That normally helps, and it helps prevent it. Of course you can still be a great gymnast without all the fancy stuff!

Hi Nastia, I was just wondering how you find all the time to answer these questions. Where do you answer them from? at home? at the gym? Do you actually type up the answers by yourself, or do you answer them, and then have someone else type them for you? I'm just curious. Thank you for being a great role model , and thank you for your time.

I answer them for my laptop at home! Yes, I type them by myself! Thanks!

how can a person thats 11 and on level 1 get on whatever level they are suppose to be on?

Alot of hard work, dedication and determination! Good luck!

Hi I go to Spring Creek academy and i train at dgs. What is it like to be a star?

Hey Wendy! I don't really feel like a star lol! Thanks for writing!

When did you start competing?

At about 6 years old!

Hey Nastia!! How do you balance your training and your schooling?? And what happened to your knee?? I hope it heals fast!!

My knee is getting better, I hyper extended it maybe a month ago. Thanks!

Hi, Nastia! I've heard of your knee injury.Iif you don't mind me asking, what happened??? I'm sure you'll be able to recover and compete even better than before!!! Good Luck, Nastia =)

I hyper extended it when I was doing my floor routine. Thanks!

Hi Nastia! Have you ever been to South Carolina? Are you and Carly best friends?

No I have never been to South Carolina. Yes, me and carly are best friends! Thanks!

Sorry i don't mean to take up all your time, but i was wonting to ask you if you had any advice for me because now that i learnd how to do a backtuck i cant do a back handspring. I get so scared and hurt my self every time. If you can't respond i understand. Thanx. You go girl. Kiss kiss love you bye

Try to do it on the trampoline first. Then when you have it on there, you can go to the floor! Good luck!

What do you concentrate more on your gymnastics or academics? Was this something you always wanted to do?

School is very important, so I concentrate alot on that. But right now gymnastics is also very important for me, so I would say they are equal! Thanks!

Hi Nastia! When is Carly's CD coming out?

I'm not sure yet, she is still working on recording her songs!

when did people start recognizing you on the streets or at the mall? do you like all the attention?

Well... defintely alot more after Nationals, but first probably after American Cup!

hi nast, do you have a fav male gymnast? and in the future, will you be competing geinger AND tkachev? which one is harder

My favorite male gymnast was Alexei Nemov, and I'm not sure if I will be competing both release moves.

Hi, I know you get some really random questions but I just can't stop myself! What is your favorite book? Or type of book? I think you are really really great gymnast!

I really like the series, The A-List. Thanks!