Gymnastics
How to prepare for gymnastics evaluation day without scrambling at the last minute
Your daughter has been in recreational classes for two seasons. The gym sent an email saying she is ready for a formal evaluation. Suddenly…
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Gymnastics
How gymnastics exhibition routines differ from scored routines
A gymnast lands a double pike at a club showcase, waves to a parent in the front row, and walks off without a single…
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Rep Fitness: How Repetition Builds Stronger Gymnasts
A gymnast tries the same round-off back handspring for the twentieth time in a session. Half of those attempts look nearly identical. The other…
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How gymnastics levels differ from age groups: a parent-ready guide
How gymnastics levels differ from age groups in a real gym setting A mother stands at the edge of the rec gym with a…
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Why gymnasts point their toes in routines
Why gymnasts point their toes in routines A pointed foot is one of the first corrections a judge notices in a gymnastics routine. Before…
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Gymnastics meet preparation: a complete week-by-week plan
Gymnastics meet preparation: a complete week-by-week plan A first meet arrives faster than most gymnasts expect. The week before competition, routines suddenly feel rougher,…
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First gymnastics competition nerves: a parent’s guide
First gymnastics competition nerves parent guide: how to be the calm your child needs The car is loaded, the leotard is on, and your…
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How to choose a gymnastics mat for home practice
How to choose a gymnastics mat for home practice A parent stands in the doorway of a converted garage, three rolled mats leaning against…
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What judges look for in a gymnastics floor routine
A floor routine that looks effortless on television is actually one of the most heavily scrutinized ninety seconds in sport. Every leap is measured…
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Recreational vs competitive gymnastics for children: how to choose
A parent stands at the gym lobby window watching her seven-year-old swing on the uneven bars. Some of the children in the next group…
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