It can be overwhelming thinking about improving and reaching the next level in gymnastics. I'm here to tell you that improving your gymnastics starts with 4 easy steps. I've also put together a fun gymnastics game you can play to get you started on the path to improvement! Want to play? Click Here to Download… Read More →
Improve your Gymnastics
I'm so excited to announce the next challenge, the June & July Super Double SkillTrakker Challenge! This challenge will take place over 2 months and focus on improving 2 skills. To reward the winners (the participants who do every single workout over the 2 months) there will be an extra special prize--this tank top!! The… Read More →
Last week I had the privilege of interviewing 2008 Olympic Gymnast, Samantha Peszek. We talked about her 3 rules of beam and how she became a "Beam Queen", the mindset hacks she used to help her become a champion and how she had several strategies to help her "be all in". After talking to her… Read More →
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 More →
Last 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… Read More →
Over the next 4 months, I'm going to be putting on a series of 3 challenges similar to the Handstand Challenge to help whoever joins improve their gymnastics skills. Update: The next challenge will be the 30 Day Press Handstand Challenge. They will be 3-4 weeks long with daily 10 minute mini-workouts. You will be… Read More →
I've already written about how to do a split leap, and in that article I talk about how you have to do a leap in gymnastics routines from level 3 up to the highest levels. So it's definitely a skill that is worth spending time to master. In level 3 you only need to do… Read More →
Have 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… Read More →
One of the most popular questions I get asked is "What can I do to improve my gymnastics at home?". I've answered that question in several different ways with home workout plans, skills you can practice at home with your home gymnastics equipment, 17 videos for practicing gymnastics at home and 10 exercises you can… Read More →
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 More →