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 articleDid you know that a new rule for the Development Program is you can only do one pivot turn in your gymnastics beam routine? The pivot turn is a staple movement in gymnastics routines, known for its elegance and simplicity. However, now you will need to find other turns to add to your routine. .…
Read articleChanges to the Xcel Program Every 4 years the rules books are updated for both the Development Program and Xcel Program. This post addresses the changes to the Xcel Program for 2022-2026. The majority of the rules stayed the same, but we will highlight the biggest changes here. Check out our gymnastics levels guide to…
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 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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There are certain skills in gymnastics that are building blocks for many other skills. Looking to perform these basics perfectly will make it easier to progress and improve your gymnastics! You might also be interested in 10 Exercises You can do at Home to Improve your Gymnastics Skills. Click Here to Download Your GymnasticsHQ’s 9 Basic…
Read articleCheck out what this high level gymnast has to say about her experience and the awesome advice she has to give lower level gymnasts. Skye is a dedicated SkillTrakker gymnast, who has been incredibly consistent EVERY SINGLE DAY for FOUR years now! She feels SkillTrakker has helped her so much in her gymnastics, to consistently…
Read articleFiguring out what the skill values are for skills in your routines can be complicated. We know that some coaches leave the choreography and skills up to the gymnast and that can be a little overwhelming. We’ve decided to break down some common jump skill values for you here for both floor and beam (all…
Read articleHave you ever wondered what higher level gymnasts feel are some of the best tips that helped them be successful in their gymnastics journey? We’ve asked some of the higher level gymnasts in our community to find out what advice and tips they would give lower level gymnasts. Many of them mentioned practicing outside the…
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