This year we thought it'd be fun to put together some ideas to spend your holiday break having fun with gymnastics! Some gyms may not have regular practice schedules over the holiday break, or you're on a modified schedule. You may have some extra down time with being out of school, even though it can… Read More →
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Successful meets are part of every gymnast's dreams. It's common for gymnasts to psych themselves out before a meet and the hard work and hours they've put into the gym doesn't get reflected in their scores. We've put together some great resources, ideas and tips that will help your gymnast have a successful meet and… Read More →
If you've been following us for awhile, you already know how much we love providing gymnasts with the best resources in the gymnastics community. If you love the resources we provide, then this post will not disappoint! Here are 10 downloads that we think you need! A great way to keep track of these would… Read More →
We really can't emphasize just how important handstands are in gymnastics! If you couldn't tell, we really LOVE to help gymnasts improve their handstands. As we've mentioned, handstands are the most versatile skill in gymnastics and not only is it a basic skill, but it's used in every single event! We have handstand videos/drills for… Read More →
As another school year is now underway, our kids schedules have changed from carefree summer days with often times earlier gymnastics practices, later bedtimes, etc. to school schedule with getting up earlier, longer days with practices and homework after school. It's often challenging and difficult to transition schedules, this year maybe more than most due… Read More →
Handstands are the ultimate gymnastics skill - they are the only skill that is performed in every single event in gymnastics. There are important elements in the handstand such as form, duration of hold and the angle of your handstand. In this article, we are going to give you 4 tips to help you hold… Read More →
The handstand is the most versatile and important skill in gymnastics! It's used in every event in gymnastics and you can NEVER work on it too much! Try this workout to improve your body position and strength to improve your handstand hold. Exercise/yoga ball T-shirt or small towel Start in a lunge and lift your… Read More →
The wolf turn is a popular skill among high level gymnasts. While some people say that Lauren Mitchell invented the wolf turn she originally did in her 2008 Olympic beam routine, the wolf turn has been around for much longer than that. In 1966, Natalia Kuchinskaya competed a single wolf turn in the World Championships… Read More →
Gymnastics is not only a physical sport, it's a very mental sport as well. It doesn't matter how decorated a gymnast is, gymnasts are athletes who need to be aware of the mental aspects of the sport. It's important they learn their own personal clues for when they need to take a step back and… Read More →
Check out what this high level gymnast has to say about her experience and the awesome advice she has to give lower level gymnasts. We hope you enjoy this interview with Hetty as much as we did! Q: What's your name and level? A: Hi, I'm Hetty - I'm level 10, training elite. Q: When… Read More →