The Secret Diaries of Gymnasts

The secret diaries of these two gymnasts have some lessons for all gymnasts and those interested in the sport of gymnastics. Continue reading

Gymnast Refuses to Let Heart Transplant Stop Her from Competing

Read about 13 year old, Maya Fullmer Silvera, who competed at the Crystal Cup Gymnastics Meet, just six months after she received a heart transplant. Continue reading

Juggling for Survival in a War Zone and Juggling for Gymnastics

Juggling is not just for fun & entertainment. There are serious benefits from learning to juggle that can apply both to gymnasts & soldiers in a war zone . Continue reading

Double Somersaults Anytime, Any Where

For many gymnasts, coaches and gyms, double somersaults are a line in the sand, that many are unable to cross. Much of the problem is mental. Continue reading

Kylee Botterman Full Twisting Double Layout Photo

Photo animation of Kylee Botterman doing full twisting double layout bar dismount. Continue reading

Definition: Ring Jump

Definition: Ring Jump Ring jumps and ring leaps are done on both the floor and beam. Gymnasts jump off both feet, lift their legs into a 180 degree or more split, but also put their head back and arch their … Continue reading

McKayla Maroney 3 and 1/2 Twist Photo Animation

Photo animation of McKayla Maroney doing 3 & 1/2 Twist opening tumbling pass on floor. Continue reading

Russian Gymnasts.Net – the official sites of the Russian gymnasts – link

A rich web site resource (still work in progress) on the members of the Russian national team. Continue reading

Strength for Cartwheels

Ask The Gymnastics Coach Subject: Strength for Cartwheels Sex: female Well, basically my question was in regards to my daughter’s Strength. She’s a Level 2 – 7yo training 9hrs, doing Great in what she trains, but has recently voiced her … Continue reading

New Mens’ Gymnastics Elements added to Code of Points

The men’s gymnastics moves submitted and approved by the FIG from the 2011 World Gymnastics Championships in Tokyo.
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