It’s all too easy to have slightly incorrect form or posture when doing gymnastics skills that can very quickly turn into bad form and a bad habit. It happens to everyone – both lower and higher level gymnasts. We are going to address some of the most common form/posture bad habits in this post so…
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It’s no coincidence that gymnasts who have gotten to the top of their sport share certain key habits. In fact, successful elite athletes in all sports have learned how to focus on the things that will bring them massive success, in lieu of getting sidetracked by the things that produce little to no tangible results.…
Read articleWe know that all of our gymnasts just love any kind of gymnastics gifts. What if you could be more intentional about the gymnastics gifts that you are purchasing for your gymnast? It’s a win-win! Your gymnast gets more gear AND she’s able to maximize the gear in a productive manner to help her improve…
Read articleOur NEW Gift Guide is HERE for 2024! We’ve rounded up the best gifts this year that we know your gymnast will love! If you’re anything like us, this is one of our favorite posts each year! We’ve scoured the internet and found the best gymnastics gifts for your gymnast. Whether you’re looking for…
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Do you wish you could have more confidence in your gymnastics ability? Do you compare yourself to other gymnasts around you and feel less competent than them? Do you let other people’s opinions of you determine your confidence in gymnastics? Do you want a free Confidence Bundle with 7 Confidence Building Worksheets ? Click Here…
Read articleWomanhood – it eventually happens to all of us females, but, what do you do when you’re a gymnast and having to wear leotards to practice and competitions?! We’ve searched around and are bringing you some of our best tips and recommendations! Organic Pads/Tampons If your flow isn’t too heavy, using organic pads or…
Read articleChanges to the Xcel Program Every 4 years the rules books are updated for both the Development Program and Xcel Program. This post addresses the changes to the Xcel Program for 2022-2026. The majority of the rules stayed the same, but we will highlight the biggest changes here. Check out our gymnastics levels guide to…
Read articleWhat is the Development Program? The Development Program is what used to be referred to as the Junior Optional Program, or JO program. The rule book for the Development Program was updated for the new quadrennium (2022-2026). Most of the rules and values of skills stayed the same but there are some changes. We’ve outlined some…
Read articleCheck out what this Level 4, training level 6 gymnast (she has plans to mobilize out of Level 5) has to say about her experience and the awesome advice she has to give other gymnasts, particularly those who compete in other sports. Marian is a dedicated SkillTrakker gymnast, who is also a black belt in…
Read articleThe scale is a simple, basic gymnastics skill. It is used in both floor and beam routines. While it’s simple, it can also be upgraded from an “A” skill to a “B” skill and we will show you how, along with the 3 different types of a scale. Let’s jump into it. Front Scale To…
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