LEVEL 8 GYMNASTICS
An Overview of Competitive Optional Gymnastics
The Importance of Strength
The Importance of Flexibility
The Importance of Tumbling
The Importance of Dance
Principles of a Gymnastics Coaching and Learning System
Level 8 Training
LEVEL 8 ROUTINE REQUIREMENTS AND ANALYSIS
Analysis of Level 8 Competition Routines
Analysis of Level 8 Vaults
Analysis of Level 8 Bars
Level 8 Competition Bar Routine Requirements
Analysis of Level 8 Beam
Level 8 Competition Beam Routine Requirements
Analysis of Level 8 Floor
Level 8 Competition Floor Routine Requirements
What Future Optional Combinations Does Level 8 Leave
Out?
Level 8 General Deductions Excel Spreadsheet
Level 8 Vault Deductions
WORKOUT INFO
The Optional Training System
Hints and Tips for Using This Training Program
Planning Your Level 8 Season
Workout Expectations
Warm-Ups
How Much to Work Out
Ballet Positions
Strength Training
Conditioning and Physical Fitness
Speed Training
TOPS Program/STEP Program
Beam Equipment Progression Training System
Level 8 Memory Positions
Plyometrics
Plyometric Training Program
Flexibility
Partner Stretching
Dance Skill and Routine Drills
Gymnastics Pits
Strap Bars
Level 8 Bar Practice Model
Training for Round-Off Approach Vaults
HIVT - High Intensity Vault Training
HIIBT – High Intensity Interval Bar Training
HIBmT – High Intensity BeamTraining
HITT – High Intensity Tumbling Training
Level 8 Daily Workout Sheet
Video Training Program
One Rep per Deduction and Error
How to Fit These Programs into Your Workouts
Bonus Documents and Spreadsheets
Daily, Weekly and Annual Gymnastic Goals Worksheets
Gymnastics Strength Workout Charts
Flexibility Testing
Event Element Count Chart
Daily Workout Log
Daily Diary
Attendance Record and Workout Hours
Level 8 Meet Records
Meet Score Tracking Spreadsheet
Personal Records
Daily Goal Sheet
OPTIONAL GYMNAST INFO
One Step Every Day
Train at 3 Levels Every Day
Get a Grip
Tap Swings
Overtraining
Visual Gymnastics
Coachability
Feedback
Don’t Do Too Many Routines
Gymnastics Discipline
Love Your Life in the Gym
The Team
A Video History of your Gymnastics
Competing in the Gymnastics Zone
Proper Nutrition and Performance
Guidelines for Injured Gymnasts
What’s the Good News about an Injury?
COMPETITION
Not Ready to Compete
Competition Routine Preparations
Meet Preparations
Practice your Competition Warm-Up
The Pre-Meet Meal
Sell Your Routines
Three Routines
Train for Your Mistakes
Competition Requirements
Competition Hints and Tips
Gymnastic Federations
GYMNASTICS PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology of Gymnastics
Meet Psychology
Visualization and Imagery
How to Win When You Lose
How to Change for the Best
Dealing with Fear
Yet
Personal Qualities of a Gymnast
Expectations
Attitude Self-Evaluation
Gymnast Personal Psychological Profile
List of Accomplishments and Gymnastics Resume
Team Gymnast Personal Evaluation Checklist
