Do you want to practice and get better at gymnastics this summer? You might think the only time you can practice is when you're in the gym but that's definitely not the case! We've put together a list of creative ways to practice gymnastics skills while on summer break outside in the warmth of the… Read More →
Getting Serious
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.
I think one thing we can all agree on as gymnasts is that we want to IMPROVE and make PROGRESS. There are lots of different things we can do to speed up the process of improving. Some of these include working out extra at home, doing extra strength exercises, and taking private lessons. But what… Read More →
Due to popular demand we've brought back another round of our GymnasticsHQ's Judging Series! If you missed our first round of judging then you can check out those videos here. We've found that many gymnasts and parents have trouble understanding where deductions were taken in their routines and can be confused when it comes… Read More →
Given the time of year, you’re most likely at the end of your competitive season or close to it. While it's great to take a break and have time to unwind in your off-season, one of the most valuable things you can do immediately after your season ends is to reflect back on your season… Read More →
We're very excited to bring to you the first installment of what will be a series of various judging videos! One of our goals is to be able to provide valuable information to help competitive gymnasts and their coaches/parents have a better understanding of the deductions they're receiving in their routines. Often we have… Read More →
An easy way to describe an aerial cartwheel would be a cartwheel with no hands. However, when you go to learn how to do an aerial cartwheel, you quickly realize that doing an aerial cartwheel is much different than doing a cartwheel. The first reason is that an aerial cartwheel gets its power from the… Read More →
So you’re thinking about going to gymnastics camp this summer but haven’t had a chance to decide on which one. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered! We put together a quick Gymnastics Summer Camp Guide to help you get all the information in one place so you can make an informed decision about whether going… Read More →
You spend a ton of time working on improving your gymnastics skills and perfecting your routine with the goal of getting a good score at your meet. Then you go to your meet, judges score your routine, and it can sometimes seem like they take off for everything. They take deductions for skills that aren't… Read More →
At 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. I've put together some good luck gifts for your gymnast and some small good luck gifts for her to give to her teammates. I also made… Read More →
If you’re a competitive gymnast, chances are you’re spending hours and hours each week in the gym. Juggling the time commitment of being a gymnast with school, homework, family life, and time with friends can be challenging. In fact, through the years we’ve gotten a lot of questions from our readers about how to balance… Read More →