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 articleEach 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. Our NEW Gift Guide is…
Read articleEach 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. Our NEW Gift Guide is HERE…
Read articleEvery 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 articleWe 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 articleHandstands 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 article 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. Click Here to Download GymnasticsHQ’s 10 Minute Handstand Workout Equipment needed for…
Read articleCheck out what this high level gymnast has to say about her experience and the awesome advice she has to give lower level gymnasts. We hope you enjoy this interview by Alyssa as much as we did! Q: What’s your name and level? A: My name is Alyssa Beaudoin and I’m like a level 9/10…
Read articleGymnastics 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 articleCheck out what this high level gymnast has to say about her experience and the awesome advice she has to give lower level gymnasts. We hope you enjoy this interview with Hetty as much as we did! Q: What’s your name and level? A: Hi, I’m Hetty – I’m level 10, training elite. Q: When…
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