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 →
Competition Tips
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 →
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 →
You’ve been working hard in pre-season, training new skills, and waiting patiently to unveil your hard work to the world. The start of meet season is a time of renewed exuberance and excitement to begin competing again and it brings with it a sense of hope! You might wonder, “Will I test out of my… Read More →