One of the most important factors in becoming a successful gymnast is strength. You won’t be able to learn new skills, and perform them correctly without the proper strength. You would never be able to do a pullover, if you couldn’t do a pull-up, or at least pull your chin above the bar. And you…
Read articleLast week I wrote about setting goals to help you accomplish your gymnastics dreams. For those of you that have gymnastics goals that involve improving and being the best gymnast you can be, I want to help you achieve those goals! If your goals are more about having fun, and enjoying gymnastics (and that is…
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At the beginning of a new year, it’s a nice time to reflect on your life, and think about what we want to accomplish, and how can we make our lives better. What do you want to accomplish with gymnastics? I’m going to walk you through 7 steps in order to completely SLAY your gymnastics…
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I’m so excited about this year’s gymnastics gift guide, because there are lots of cool new gymnastics items this year! Maybe it’s because it’s the year after the Olympics when gymnastics interest peaks, but regardless I feel like the gymnastics clothes are cuter than ever this year! I’m also so excited about some of the…
Read articleHave you been looking through GymnasticsHQ’s Guide to the Best Home Gymnastics Equipment and aren’t sure what would be best for your gymnast? Or you know what you want to buy, but aren’t sure which one is best given space constraints or the level of your gymnast? If you want help, this is the quiz…
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Meet season is upon us. Are you looking to prepare for an upcoming gymnastics meet? Have you already learned your routines, but want to make sure you perform them great at your first (or next) meet of the season? I’ve already written about perfecting your gymnastics routine, but before you can perfect it you need…
Read articleAre you looking to get better and improve your gymnastics skills? Sometimes it can be frustrating to track your progress, because it happens slowly over time. I know most gymnasts track their progress learning skills. But what about all the other types of progress that matter? Do you track your progress getting stronger ? Do…
Read articleGymnastics routines are not just about skill and artistry; they’re also about timing. Each competitive gymnastics event has specific time limits for routines, which gymnasts must adhere to avoid penalties. Whether you’re a gymnast striving for perfection or a parent trying to understand the rules, here’s everything you need to know about gymnastics routine times.…
Read articleIn gymnastics, a turn is one of the main components of both beam and floor routines. You may think that as a gymnast you don’t really need to worry about dance moves. But, that is definitely not true! Starting as a level 2 gymnast (90° heel snap turn on floor) all the way to a…
Read articleHere are a collection of videos to help you practice gymnastics at home. They are organized by the skill you are trying to master, or the event on which you want to improve. You can click on the gymnastics skill or event below to find the right videos. Not every exercise in the videos can…
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