Gymnastics for Parents

I have been working on a new project for gym owners that lets gymnasts track their skills over the last several months. In the process of talking with gym owners and other people about this project, inevitably the conversation leads to questions like why do you think this is important, and why are you doing… Read More →

One of my goals for GymnasticsHQ is for it to be a good source of gymnastics information for parents and gymnasts. Sometimes people don't find what they are looking for, and I love how this website has made it easy for them to email or contact me with their gymnastics questions. Here are 20 of the most frequently asked… Read More →

When I was thinking about a gymnastics gift ideas for this year, I set out to create the ULTIMATE gymnast gift guide. I didn't want to set a goal number of gifts for myself (like I did last year with 100 Gymnastics Gift Ideas), I was just  determined to scour the internet for the best gifts… Read More →

Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline & Tumbling, Crossfit, Cheerleading, Acro, and the list goes on... What is the difference inall these programs? And which one do I want? You may be searching on the Gymnastics Gym Directory and wondering what programs you want! It can be confusing also when you see things like the Xcel Program, and… Read More →

The Uneven Bars, or "Bars" is one of the four women's Olympic Gymnastics events, along with the Vault, Balance Beam and the Floor Exercise.  In general, bar routines are composed of elements on both the high and low bars, along with release moves to move from bar to bar. However, lower gymnastics levels will only… Read More →

Here is a guide to gifts for your gymnastics coach. I updated it this year, even though I might be a little late. You can however use these printable gymnastics gift tags on whatever gift you are giving your gymnastics coach: Want printable gymnastics gift labels ? Click Here to Download GymnasticsHQ's Christmas Gymnastics Gift… Read More →

Hosting a gymnastics party? With the 2016 Olympics coming up in Rio, you might be interested in throwing an Olympic Gymnastics Party. If not, here is a list of 20 other gymnastics party ideas: some gymnastics activities, crafts and other party ideas. Also, head over here for some gymnastics party goody bag ideas. If you are… Read More →

If you want to compete at the college level, and possibly get a scholarship to do so, you have to do more than just practice, practice, practice (although that’s definitely required!).  Here are some tips to remember and implement throughout high school.  While this is in no means a full list of what to do… Read More →

So while gymnastics leotards are great!- and I do love a great leo, I have more fun dressing what goes on top of the leo on the way to the gym or during warm-up. And I'm also addicted to finding and pinning gym rat clothes on pinterest, so here is some of the gym gear… Read More →