This category is a listing (by most recent) of gymnastics articles for those serious about gymnastics, or looking to get serious. If you are looking for introductory posts about gymnastics check out the Getting Started category, or the Having Fun category for light fun posts about the sport.
The Xcel Silver division is the second level in the Xcel Program. To compete gymnastics in the Xcel Silver 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… Read More →
The Xcel Bronze gymnastics level is the first level in the Xcel program. To compete gymnastics in the Xcel Bronze 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… Read More →
It can be overwhelming thinking about improving and reaching the next level in gymnastics. I'm here to tell you that improving your gymnastics starts with 4 easy steps. I've also put together a fun gymnastics game you can play to get you started on the path to improvement! Want to play? Click Here to Download… Read More →
These are the level 10 gymnastics requirements. Level 10 is an optional level; learn more about the gymnastics levels here. // To compete in level 10 gymnastics a gymnast must be able to do most of the following skill requirements on each of the four events, have scored a 34 All-Around at level 9 and have reached her 9th birthday… Read More →
These are the new requirements in effect starting on August 1, 2018. To compete in level 8 gymnastics a gymnast must be able to do the following skills on each of the four events. If a gymnast's routine doesn't have all of the requirements, deductions will be applied. In addition to the requirements below, all level 8… Read More →
Here are the updated level 7 gymnastics requirements that will come into effect on August 1, 2018. Information for other gymnastics levels can be found here. To compete in level 7 gymnastics a gymnast must be able to do the following skills on each of the four events. // In addition to the skills listed below… Read More →
To compete in level 6 gymnastics a gymnast must be able to do the following skills on each of the four events. In addition to the skills listed below, level 6 routines must each have 5 “A” skills and 1 “B” skills. In gymnastics each skill has a value, A’s are the easiest all the… Read More →
Do you want to practice and get better at gymnastics this summer? Are you thinking the only time you can practice is when you're in the gym? Because: That is definitely not the case! Here are some creative ways to practice gymnastics skills. Some of these can be done all year-round. Others are outside, so you need… Read More →
I'm so excited to announce the next challenge, the June & July Super Double SkillTrakker Challenge! This challenge will take place over 2 months and focus on improving 2 skills. To reward the winners (the participants who do every single workout over the 2 months) there will be an extra special prize--this tank top!! The… Read More →
Last week I had the privilege of interviewing 2008 Olympic Gymnast, Samantha Peszek. We talked about her 3 rules of beam and how she became a "Beam Queen", the mindset hacks she used to help her become a champion and how she had several strategies to help her "be all in". After talking to her… Read More →
