Gymnastics
How to measure gymnastics grip size at home: a practical method
How to measure gymnastics grip size at home The fastest way to figure out your correct grip size is to stop guessing from a…
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Gymnastics
What to expect at a first gymnastics team tryout
What to expect at a first gymnastics team tryout A first gymnastics team tryout is a structured evaluation, not an open practice. Coaches are…
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Gymnastics competition levels explained for parents: a clear guide to the US system
Gymnastics competition levels explained for parents Your child has just been told she will compete at “Level 4” in the spring, and you have…
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When should a gymnast start using grips: a practical guide for coaches and parents
When should a gymnast start using grips: a practical guide for coaches and parents A young gymnast stands at the chalk bin, rubbing a…
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Crunch fitness and gymnastics: how gym-style strength work supports artistic skills
Crunch fitness and the core demands of artistic gymnastics A gymnast cannot stick a double back on floor or hold a tight handstand on…
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Academy sports programs: how to pick the right one for your child
Academy sports programs: what families actually get for the time and money A parent searching for academy sports usually wants more than a logo…
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Leotard sizing: a practical guide to measuring gymnasts and dancers
Leotard sizing: a practical guide for gymnasts, dancers and parents A gymnast tries on a new competition leotard, pulls at the strap, and quietly…
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Meet preparation in gymnastics: a complete week-by-week guide
Meet preparation in gymnastics: a complete week-by-week guide The first real test of any competitive season is not the meet itself. It is the…
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Gymnastics Flexibility: A Practical Guide for Athletes, Coaches and Parents
Gymnastics flexibility: what it really is and why it sets the ceiling for skill A 12-year-old recreational gymnast in Bakersfield walks into the gym…
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Landing technique in gymnastics: how to stick the dismount and the floor pass
A gymnast runs out of a round-off back handspring, snaps her chest up, hits the mat with slightly bent knees, and freezes on the…
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