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The Safest Floor Exercise System You Can Buy?
For coaches and gym owners, safety should be paramount. There is some relatively new evidence that one floor outperforms others in safety, that should be considered. Continue reading
Sport Concussion Assessment Tool for Gymnastics
There is new research on the long-term effects of concussions, especially on young athletes. Here is a diagnostic tool for evaluating gymnast’s concussions. Continue reading
Extreme Home Makeover Gymnast Style
Former gymnast, chosen by Extreme Makeover Home Edition for its show, was injured attempting triple back in gymnastics pit reminding us all – safety first. Continue reading
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Sports Hydration – A Young Athletes Guide
Sports hydration is a critical safety and performance issue for all athletes and particularly for young gymnasts. Continue reading
How to Break In Your Gymnastics Grips
There is a surprising amount involved in breaking in a new pair of gymnastics grips. This article will help you get started off on the right foot, er hand. Continue reading
Her Coach Yells So Much She Wants To Quit
Coach Howard addresses the uncomfortable issue of the long-lasting impact of what coaches (and others) say to children and what you should do about it. Continue reading
Shoulder Flexibility for Gymnastics Safety
Shoulder flexibility is a hidden safety problem in gymnastics that USA Gymnastics has not done enough to publicize and eradicate. Learn what needs to be done to keep gymnasts safe. Continue reading
Definition: Podium Training
Podium Training: Podium training is an officially scheduled practice time and practice session before the start of a large gymnastics competition, when gymnasts get a chance to do their routines on the competition equipment and in the competition arena. At … Continue reading
Should Parents View Gymnastics Classes?
Coach Howard tackles the complex question of where, when and how often parents should view their children’s gymnastics classes. You may be surprised to learn that getting this wrong has been scientifically proven to slow gymnasts’ progress. Continue reading
True Gymnastics Safety, Not Just Liability Risk Management
Learn the many ways to keep gymnasts safe, not just to reduce liability like most gymnastics federations, lawyers, and insurance companies focus on. Continue reading
