A roundoff is one of the most important gymnastics skills a gymnast will learn. A roundoff gives power to floor tumbling passes, the most basic of those being a roundoff back handspring. It also gives power to Yurchenko vaults. You will never learn how to do very high level tumbling skills, like a double back,…
Read articleWhen it comes to competing on the uneven bars, every move counts. Gymnastics judges carefully evaluate each routine, looking for specific elements that separate a strong performance from a standout one. Olympic champion Shannon Miller once said, “Gymnastics teaches us balance, strength, and how to reach for the very best in ourselves.” Nowhere is this…
Read articleAt 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 articleSo you have a routine with all the requirements for your gymnastics level. And now you want to perfect that routine. Maybe you have competed at a meet and didn’t get the score you wanted to, or maybe you just want to improve your score. There are many different aspects of a gymnastics routine, therefore,…
Read articleThere are so many skills in gymnastics on beam, and you’ve probably wondered which ones you should focus working on. Well you’re in luck! We’re going to tell you the top 6 skills we feel you should work on for beam…and the great thing is that they are all skills you can work on perfecting…
Read articleLooking for a quick way to fit in a gymnastics workout with some strength and conditioning? This 2-minute timed gymnastics workout is perfect for improving your strength, flexibility, and endurance in just a few minutes! Whether you’re in between activities, warming up, or just want a quick burst of energy, this routine can help keep…
Read articleThis 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…
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You spend a ton of time working on improving your gymnastics skills and perfecting your routine with the goal of getting a good score at your meet. Then you go to your meet, judges score your routine, and it can sometimes seem like they take off for everything. They take deductions for skills that aren’t…
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It’s that time of year when you need to start thinking about what to get your gymnast for the holidays! To help you, we’ve come up with the 25 best gymnastics gifts under $25 so you can get your shopping started. These are gifts that have consistently been purchased and adored throughout this year by…
Read articleEach year we look forward to rounding up the hottest, trendy gymnastics gear of the year. This year is no different. We’ve rounded up the top 10 gymnastics products of 2023. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out our more comprehensive 2024 Gymnastics Gift Guide! 1. Mindset & Meet Journal This gymnastics journal…
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