I have been working on a new project for gym owners that lets gymnasts track their skills over the last several months. In the process of talking with gym owners and other people about this project, inevitably the conversation leads to questions like why do you think this is important, and why are you doing…
Read articleIn gymnastics, a turn is one of the main components of both beam and floor routines. You may think that as a gymnast you don’t really need to worry about dance moves. But, that is definitely not true! Starting as a level 2 gymnast (90° heel snap turn on floor) all the way to a…
Read articleSimone Biles might be the best gymnast we have ever seen, and is certainly the most dominant gymnast right now. She has won the last three world all-around titles (and is the first woman to do so), leading up to the Rio Olympics. I’ve looked for the reasons she is so successful; some can be…
Read articleHere are a collection of videos to help you practice gymnastics at home. They are organized by the skill you are trying to master, or the event on which you want to improve. You can click on the gymnastics skill or event below to find the right videos. Not every exercise in the videos can…
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Are you wondering what gymnastics skills are required at each level ? Or are you looking for gymnastics skills lists for floor, bars, and beam ? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. But first: Basic Gymnastics Skills There are some basic gymnastics skills that are the foundation for most of the advanced…
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