Beginner Competitive

The Xcel Program is a national USA Gymnastics program of gymnastics levels that runs alongside the Development Program, formerly the Junior Olympic (JO) program. The Xcel program is a completely separate, alternate program.  Many parents want help deciding whether their gymnast should compete in the Xcel program or switch to a gym that would have… Read More →

The straight jump might be a simple skill, however it's still a skill that you should work on perfecting since it's the root of all jumps!  We're going to break down how to get a great straight jump. Keeping a tight, straight body position is important in a great straight jump. You want to make sure… Read More →

You may be tired of hearing us say this, but the handstand really is the most important skill to perfect in gymnastics. It's best to master the handstand on the floor first. We've given you a handstand workout, handstand drills for beginners, advanced handstand drills and more. Now, let's talk about how to do a… Read More →

Whether you're just starting out in gymnastics, or you've been competing for years you'll still want to check out these beginner gymnastics skills you can practice at home. These are perfect for both beginners and more advanced gymnasts, because the skills are used throughout the levels. The handstand is one of the best gymnastics skills… Read More →

In gymnastics, there are skills where both the motion and the body position are repeated in many other skills. We think these are the most important skills in gymnastics for these reasons! A handstand is the number 1 skill to perfect because it's the only skill that is used in all 4 events in gymnastics… Read More →

This year we thought it'd be fun to put together some ideas to spend your holiday break having fun with gymnastics! Some gyms may not have regular practice schedules over the holiday break, or you're on a modified schedule. You may have some extra down time with being out of school, even though it can… Read More →

Handstands are the ultimate gymnastics skill - they are the only skill that is performed in every single event in gymnastics. There are important elements in the handstand such as form, duration of hold and the angle of your handstand. In this article, we are going to give you 4 tips to help you hold… Read More →