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 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…
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 articleThe scale is a simple, basic gymnastics skill. It is used in both floor and beam routines. While it’s simple, it can also be upgraded from an “A” skill to a “B” skill and we will show you how, along with the 3 different types of a scale. Let’s jump into it. Front Scale To…
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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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