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 articleA 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 articleGymnasts ask us all the time, “how can I improve my press handstand?”. The press handstand is a very challenging skill that requires a LOT of strength and flexibility. Many gymnasts have a difficult time mastering this skill, but it’s also one that they should really work on mastering for several reasons. For example, the…
Read articleLet’s be real – positivity is sometimes a difficult mindset to achieve. Whether you’re new to the gymnastics world or a seasoned gymnast, negative thoughts and mindsets can creep in at any stage in the game. We decided to put together a quick list of 5 tips to help you stay positive as a gymnast.…
Read articleFlexibility is one of the most important components of gymnastics, and nothing will help you improve more than a flexibility challenge! Flexibility allows gymnasts to execute beautiful leaps, perfect splits, and seamless transitions between skills. Improving your flexibility can enhance your overall performance, reduce the risk of injury, and help you achieve more advanced skills.…
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 articleWe know that all of our gymnasts just love any kind of gymnastics gifts. What if you could be more intentional about the gymnastics gifts that you are purchasing for your gymnast? It’s a win-win! Your gymnast gets more gear AND she’s able to maximize the gear in a productive manner to help her improve…
Read articleAs we do every year, we searched high and low for the top gymnastics gifts purchased this year. Occasionally, there are an item or two that surprise us, but this year, it was right on point and aligned with our 2022 Gymnastics Gifts Guide. You can check it out for more gymnastics gifts ideas for…
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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