While a common phrase, it is incorrect to call very flexible gymnasts double jointed especially if you want to appear knowledgeable. Continue reading
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Doing Gymnastics Exhibitions
Exhibitions serve many functions for the gym and gymnasts and are serious business and serious FUN for your team, who can be the stars of their own show. Continue reading
Level 7 Uneven Bar Routine Videos
Some high scoring Level 7 bar routine videos to give gymnasts a visual idea of what level of Level 7 bars they should be shooting for. Continue reading
Level 7 Beam Routine Videos
It is sometimes good for gymnasts to see videos of what other gymnasts are doing at their level. Here are some high scoring Level 7 beam routines examples. Continue reading
Level 7 Floor Exercise Routine Videos
While there can be so much variation in floor routines, it is good to see some of what is being done at the lower optional levels on floor exercise. Continue reading
Strength to Move Up
For strength training, weight machines are the safe to use and progress is easily tracked and to train muscles to the point of momentary muscle failure Continue reading
Tumbling Up Hill
Tumbling up hill (tumbling up onto stacked mats) has benefits for tumbling height and for training double back timers. Information on how to set it up. Continue reading
Switching Gyms for More Hours
Two great gyms to pick from would be a problem most gym parents would love to have. What should a parent do to make sure her gymnast gets what she needs? Continue reading
Surviving Media Interviews
The media is no longer just in the information business, but trying to score ratings, often by stirring and recording conflict and using dubious methods. Continue reading
L.E.A.P. Back into Gymnastics
When gymnasts stop doing the sport and want to start again, many parents are doubtful. What can a gymnast do to convince her mom to let her start again? Continue reading
