As a gymnast, you’ve probably been there before. Trying to do a skill you’ve done in the past but feeling like you just can’t do it. It’s not that your body can’t perform the skill because it can. It’s not that you don’t want to do the skill because you do. It’s that you…
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Has your gymnast been invited to the TOPS Gymnastics Program? Or are you just curious what it is? I have been getting lots of questions recently about TOPS: what it is, what the requirements are, and why do it. Let me answer them! What is the TOPs Gymnastics Program? First, what is TOPs? TOPs, or the Talent Opportunity…
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We get emailed all the time about gymnastics workout plans that can be used at home. We know many of you go to gymnastics classes, but are still looking to improve and practice at home. So we’ve created gymnastics workout plans that can be used if you have some home gymnastics equipment. Since there are…
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A press handstand is one of the coolest ways to show off your crazy gymnastics strength and control. It’s also one of the TOPS skills. Before you can learn to do a press handstand, you should have mastered a regular handstand. A press handstand is a handstand done starting from either a standing or sitting…
Read articleThe bridge is one of the fundamental elements in gymnastics, serving as a cornerstone for developing flexibility, strength, and balance. Whether you’re a beginner or aiming to perfect your technique, mastering the bridge is essential for advancing in gymnastics. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down the bridge into manageable steps, offering tips and exercises…
Read articleA split jump is an important skill in gymnastics, very similar to a split leap. However, a split jump is off two feet, while a split leap is off of one. Both skills are worth improving! Jumps are a skill that you can work on perfecting at home since you don’t need much equipment. It’s…
Read articleWhen it comes to competing on the uneven bars, every move counts. Gymnastics judges carefully evaluate each routine, looking for specific elements that separate a strong performance from a standout one. Olympic champion Shannon Miller once said, “Gymnastics teaches us balance, strength, and how to reach for the very best in ourselves.” Nowhere is this…
Read articleAt the end of the season, when your gymnast is going to her biggest gymnastics meets of the year, you might be looking for gymnastics good luck gift ideas. We’ve put together some good luck meet gifts for your gymnast and/or her teammates. We also made some gymnastics good luck cards that you can print…
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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…
Read articleLooking for a quick way to fit in a gymnastics workout with some strength and conditioning? This 2-minute timed gymnastics workout is perfect for improving your strength, flexibility, and endurance in just a few minutes! Whether you’re in between activities, warming up, or just want a quick burst of energy, this routine can help keep…
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