For many gymnasts, this was the time of year you were gearing up to get ready for your State meets. When the pandemic hit, meets got cancelled and gyms were abruptly closed leaving so many of you dazed and confused in the aftermath of the quarantine. At first, it felt acceptable knowing your gym would… Read More →
Advanced Competitive
We know everyone is stuck at home these days so we've put together a video of a few of our most effective SkillTrakker drills that you can practice at home. Watch the videos below to learn how to do each of the drills. You can do all of these drills in one day to make… Read More →
At the end of the season, when your gymnast is going to her biggest gymnastics meets of the year, you might be looking for gymnastics good luck gift ideas. We've put together some good luck meet gifts for your gymnast and/or her teammates. We also made some gymnastics good luck cards that you can print… Read More →
There’s no doubt that gymnastics is a beneficial sport that teaches children how to get stronger in their bodies but also develop the mental toughness skills to persevere when faced with a challenge. Gymnasts who are part of a competitive team also get the benefit of being able to bond with their teammates and feel… Read More →
Recently we launched a new video series where we take a look behind-the-scenes of a competitive gymnast as she gets ready for her meet and then competes in her competition. One of the things we've found is that while most gymnasts do similar things to get ready for their meets, they all do it… Read More →
In gymnastics, fear can rear its ugly head in many different ways. Fear might show up when you're trying to learn a new skill and your mind is telling you that you can't do it. Fear might show up as debilitating nerves at a competition. Fear might appear as a mental block that you… Read More →
This time of year it’s common to hear the buzz word “self-love” floating around. February is basically synonymous with self-love, self-care, and any other word that describes forms of love either directed inward towards yourself or outward towards others. But the truth is, despite the hype this time of year, self-love is an important skill… Read More →
Split leaps and jumps are fundamental dance elements and can add grace and beauty to your floor (and beam) routines. However, they can cause you to rack up a significant amount of deductions if done improperly. To help you, we've teamed up with a National Rated Gymnastics Judge to bring you 3 tips you… Read More →
It’s that time of year when most people set their goals for the new year. There is something amazingly new and fresh about wiping the slate clean and being intentional with how you are going to spend your time going forward into the next year. As a gymnast, it’s incredibly important to use goals to… Read More →
Simone Biles is by far the biggest powerhouse who ever lived in the sport of gymnastics. From paving the way as the first American gymnast to win a World medal on every event to being the most decorated American gymnast of all time, she’s no stranger to carving out her own successful path in life… Read More →