This year we thought it'd be fun to put together some ideas to spend your holiday break having fun with gymnastics! Some gyms may not have regular practice schedules over the holiday break, or you're on a modified schedule. You may have some extra down time with being out of school, even though it can… Read More →
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Are you one of the many, many people who wait until the last minute to purchase Christmas gifts? We know people sometimes like to wait until the last minute before purchasing things like stocking stuffers, or even just last minute gifts, so we thought we would put together a last minute gymnastics gift list! The… Read More →
Successful meets are part of every gymnast's dreams. It's common for gymnasts to psych themselves out before a meet and the hard work and hours they've put into the gym doesn't get reflected in their scores. We've put together some great resources, ideas and tips that will help your gymnast have a successful meet and… Read More →
Each year we search for the top gymnastic gift purchases for the holiday season. This year is special for us because the top 10 gymnastics gift purchases this holiday season are from yours truly, GymnasticsHQ! Without further anticipation, here are the top 10 gymnastics gift purchases of this holiday season. Make sure you check out… Read More →
Each year we search long and hard to find the best gymnastics gifts for you to purchase for your gymnasts. This year's list is sure to be a hit for your gymnast! Check out the latest and greatest, some tried and true and all-around best gymnastics gifts for 2021. Be sure to check out our… Read More →
Every 8 years USA Gymnastics, the national governing body for gymnastics in the US, updates the compulsory routines. This applies to gymnastics levels 1-5. The routines have been updated for 2021-2029 with new music and some of the skills have also changed. There is also a new name- the Junior Olympic program is now being… Read More →
We really can't emphasize just how important handstands are in gymnastics! If you couldn't tell, we really LOVE to help gymnasts improve their handstands. As we've mentioned, handstands are the most versatile skill in gymnastics and not only is it a basic skill, but it's used in every single event! We have handstand videos/drills for… Read More →
As another school year is now underway, our kids schedules have changed from carefree summer days with often times earlier gymnastics practices, later bedtimes, etc. to school schedule with getting up earlier, longer days with practices and homework after school. It's often challenging and difficult to transition schedules, this year maybe more than most due… Read More →
Handstands are the ultimate gymnastics skill - they are the only skill that is performed in every single event in gymnastics. There are important elements in the handstand such as form, duration of hold and the angle of your handstand. In this article, we are going to give you 4 tips to help you hold… Read More →
The handstand is the most versatile and important skill in gymnastics! It's used in every event in gymnastics and you can NEVER work on it too much! Try this workout to improve your body position and strength to improve your handstand hold. Exercise/yoga ball T-shirt or small towel Start in a lunge and lift your… Read More →