A split leap is an important skill in gymnastics, and one that you should master. A split leap is usually part of the dance in both your floor and beam routines. In this article we share some drills and exercises you can do to help you learn a beautiful, perfect split leap. As a beginner… Read More →
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Every 8 years USA Gymnastics, the national governing body for gymnastics in the US, updates the compulsory routines. This applies to gymnastics levels 1-5. The routines have been updated for 2021-2029 with new music and some of the skills have also changed. There is also a new name- the Junior Olympic program is now being… Read More →
As another school year is now underway, our kids schedules have changed from carefree summer days with often times earlier gymnastics practices, later bedtimes, etc. to school schedule with getting up earlier, longer days with practices and homework after school. It's often challenging and difficult to transition schedules, this year maybe more than most due… 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 →
The handstand is the most versatile and important skill in gymnastics! It's used in every event in gymnastics and you can NEVER work on it too much! Try this workout to improve your body position and strength to improve your handstand hold. Exercise/yoga ball T-shirt or small towel Start in a lunge and lift your… Read More →
The wolf turn is a popular skill among high level gymnasts. While some people say that Lauren Mitchell invented the wolf turn she originally did in her 2008 Olympic beam routine, the wolf turn has been around for much longer than that. In 1966, Natalia Kuchinskaya competed a single wolf turn in the World Championships… Read More →
Check out what this high level gymnast has to say about her experience and the awesome advice she has to give lower level gymnasts. We hope you enjoy this interview by Alyssa as much as we did! Q: What's your name and level? A: My name is Alyssa Beaudoin and I'm like a level 9/10… Read More →
Gymnastics is not only a physical sport, it's a very mental sport as well. It doesn't matter how decorated a gymnast is, gymnasts are athletes who need to be aware of the mental aspects of the sport. It's important they learn their own personal clues for when they need to take a step back and… Read More →
Check out what this high level gymnast has to say about her experience and the awesome advice she has to give lower level gymnasts. We hope you enjoy this interview with Hetty as much as we did! Q: What's your name and level? A: Hi, I'm Hetty - I'm level 10, training elite. Q: When… Read More →
Do you struggle with keeping a tight body position during your gymnastics skills ? Does your coach always get on you about cleaning up your form? We put together a video with 5 simple gymnastics drills you can do to help you clean up your form. 1. Hollow Chest Shaping Drill- This is the first… Read More →