Jonathan Van Ness feels stronger than ever” in gymnastics.

Jonathan Van Ness feels stronger than ever” in gymnastics.

Make room in the squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jonathan Van Ness shows off his gymnastics skills again in a new role posted to Instagram on Thursday.

In the video, set to the tune of Madonna's "Vogue," a smiling Van Ness lands various tricks, including a standing back tuck and an aerial move on a foam pit mat.

“35 & stronger than ever,” he writes in the caption of his post. As of Friday afternoon, the video had more than 600,000 views on the social media platform.

Fans of Van Ness know that he incorporated the sport into his fitness routine as an adult — which includes workouts with Angel Flores, a trans powerlifter and Olympic weightlifting coach who previously appeared on an episode of Queer Eye. He frequently posts videos of himself practicing various moves in the gym, and he even starred in a 2020 Uber Eats commercial with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.

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The JVN Hair founder has been open about his physical fitness and nutrition journey in the past, sharing in August that he began working with a nutritionist in April, a decision he made in part due to his desire to continue with gymnastics.

“Because I enjoy gymnastics so much, I want to be able to do it for as long as possible,” he said in a candid TikTok video at the time. Van Ness feels better in the gym after working with a nutritionist, he added.

Gymnastics is a good sport for adults if they're interested, says Beth Nicely, a NASM-certified personal trainer who previously practiced gymnastics. It's a way to connect with your inner child, adds the trainer, known for working with celebrity clients like Jennifer Garner. The training is "joyful," Nicely adds, noting that you can see the joy on Van Ness' face in the videos he shares of him working on his moves.

However, newbies still need to get into the sport step by step. “That doesn’t mean you’re going to be doing crazy flips all the time,” Nicely says. “But if you are with a trained professional, a gymnastics coach, they will certainly guide you through progressions in performing gymnastics moves.”

It's a good sport where you have long-term goals, which coaches love, Nicely says. If you're interested in trying it, consider setting a goal, such as: For example, she suggests holding a handstand or doing a cartwheel.

“Gymnastics is great because it’s a total body workout,” she continues. “It's a great way to train because you really can't cheat.” However, if you perform a move incorrectly, you could injure yourself, she points out. Therefore, the sport requires a lot of focus and concentration coupled with whole-body strength to be performed safely.

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Training for the sport involves a "combination of agility and coordination as well as strength and endurance" that most people aren't used to, Nicely explains. Core strength is one of the most important areas to work on to ensure your body can withstand the movements. This builds strength in your legs and upper body.

“Deltoids along with other arm muscles [are important] because they help keep your body upside down,” says Nicely. “Legs help with strength during your takeoffs and landings,” she adds.

Because gymnastics is a slightly more advanced style of exercise, Nicely recommends interested adults check with their doctor before beginning, especially if they have any injuries or illnesses. But if Van Ness' latest post makes you want to sign up for a gymnastics class and get the all-clear from a pro, there's no better time than now.