A switch leap is an advanced leap that can help you earn difficulty in your gymnastics routines. Before learning a switch leap you should have mastered a split leap, and be able to do it with a 180° split with squeezed legs and pointed feet. To do a good switch leap you will need flexibility.…
Read articleShow your gymnast how much you love her this Valentine’s Day with a special gymnastics gift! We’ve rounded up some of the best gift ideas for gymnasts that would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. Be sure to check out our 2024 Gymnastics Gift Guide! We also have some free printable Valentine’s Day cards that your…
Read articleIt’s all too easy to have slightly incorrect form or posture when doing gymnastics skills that can very quickly turn into bad form and a bad habit. It happens to everyone – both lower and higher level gymnasts. We are going to address some of the most common form/posture bad habits in this post so…
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It’s no coincidence that gymnasts who have gotten to the top of their sport share certain key habits. In fact, successful elite athletes in all sports have learned how to focus on the things that will bring them massive success, in lieu of getting sidetracked by the things that produce little to no tangible results.…
Read articleAt the start of a new meet season or a new year, many of us look at our long term goals and think about how we can achieve them. We like to have yearly goals, monthly goals, and even daily goals. You don’t need to have every minute planned out, but it’s important to sit…
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Do you wish you could have more confidence in your gymnastics ability? Do you compare yourself to other gymnasts around you and feel less competent than them? Do you let other people’s opinions of you determine your confidence in gymnastics? Do you want a free Confidence Bundle with 7 Confidence Building Worksheets ? Click Here…
Read articleWomanhood – it eventually happens to all of us females, but, what do you do when you’re a gymnast and having to wear leotards to practice and competitions?! We’ve searched around and are bringing you some of our best tips and recommendations! Organic Pads/Tampons If your flow isn’t too heavy, using organic pads or…
Read articleWhat is the Development Program? The Development Program is what used to be referred to as the Junior Optional Program, or JO program. The rule book for the Development Program was updated for the new quadrennium (2022-2026). Most of the rules and values of skills stayed the same but there are some changes. We’ve outlined some…
Read articleIf you love gymnastics and you love crafts, then you’ll love these gymnastics crafts or DIYs that we’ve put together. From tie dying to paper dolls, we hope you’ll love these crafts as much as we do! Did you know you can now get our Confident Gymnast Coloring & Activity Book as a DIGITAL download?!…
Read articleCheck out what this Level 4, training level 6 gymnast (she has plans to mobilize out of Level 5) has to say about her experience and the awesome advice she has to give other gymnasts, particularly those who compete in other sports. Marian is a dedicated SkillTrakker gymnast, who is also a black belt in…
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