Flexibility is so important for many gymnastics skills. For example, you need shoulder flexibility for back handsprings and other tumbling skills, and you need hip flexibility for splits, leaps and jumps. To improve your flexibility with exercises, you can do static stretches or dynamic stretches. Static stretches are when you get into a position and… Read More →
October 2020
The thoughts you tell your self are very important. How you speak about your self is also very important. If you feed your mind with negative thoughts it will cause stress, anxiety, lack of confidence and depression. Affirmations are short, positive statements set in the present tense that reflect the state of mind or condition… Read More →
We've searched far and wide for the best gymnastics gifts for your gymnast and here they are, with some sorting by age and if you're a competitive gymnast or not! Let us know if there's anything else your gymnast wants or loves that's not on the list. You can also check out our top 100+… Read More →
Routines are important for any gymnast (and we're not talking about floor routines!) Coming up with routines to destress will help you take care of your mental health. A nightly routine can help you relax and lower your stress levels. Here's an example of a night time routine you can use: Be done with… Read More →
There is no doubt that gym life has changed for most people during the pandemic. We surveyed gymnasts across the US and abroad to find out how gym life has changed. The results of the survey are below. We asked if gymnasts have to wear masks during practice and 80% said no, while 20% said… Read More →
Start your morning off feeling accomplished even before getting out of bed. These 10 stretches will help get you limber and release any of that stress you have built up. These simple stretches were designed to be easy and quick, in addition, to improving your flexibility and mood. If your day is starting a little… Read More →
It's already October and Halloween will be here before we know it! With all the trick-or-treating and school and gym parties, you're going to need a great costume! Halloween costumes can be super expensive, though, especially if you only plan to wear it the one time -- which is why a little creativity can go… Read More →
Halloween is just around the corner, so here are 25 Halloween costume ideas using gymnastics leotards, including a gymnast Halloween costume. I love Halloween, but sometimes it can be expensive and time-consuming to come up with a costume. Especially considering the costume you will either wear once while trick-or-treating, or twice if you also wear… Read More →