If you're a gymnast (or a parent of a gymnast), we are sure you've wondered what you could to on your bars routine that will stand out with the judges to improve your score. Take these tips from the youngest judge in North Carolina, at age 16...me! Judges evaluate your bar routine to make sure…
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Are you a gymnast who’s getting ready to compete for the first time but you’re really nervous? Do you feel like no matter how many times you compete you do less than your best because of your nerves? Do you wonder how you’ll ever be able to settle your nerves in competition? One of the…
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Let's see if you can do this 2 minute timed gymnastics workout! You can do this everyday to start your day or before you go to bed each night. It's simple and quick! Here's what you're going to need: yoga ball light weights (if you don't have these, you can use a water bottle or…
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This 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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With Valentine's Day right around the corner we decided to gather up all of the things we've created to celebrate this special holiday and put them in one place for you to download! These more traditional cards feature sayings like "I'm beaming for you, Valentine" and "Stick with me, Valentine." These are great as…
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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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So it's time to upgrade from single skills to a series on beam. What is a series? There are multiple kinds, however we are discussing an acro series. An acro series is two or more connected acro skills. This may seem overwhelming at first, but we are here to help you. We're going to break…
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Here are 100+ gymnastic gift ideas for your favorite gymnast! Pick out the perfect gift for your gymnast, whether it's a piece of clothing, a great motivational book, a leotard, or a gymnastics accessory. There are a couple of gift ideas for your gymnast's family, too :) Our NEW Gift Guide is HERE for 2023…
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Xcel Platinum is the fourth level in the Xcel gymnastics levels. To compete gymnastics in the Xcel Platinum Division, the gymnast must be able to do routines that meet these requirements, as stated in the Xcel Code of Points. These requirements are paraphrased for easier comprehension; for precise information always refer to the official book published by USA Gymnastics…
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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…
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