Former gymnast, chosen by Extreme Makeover Home Edition for its show, was injured attempting triple back in gymnastics pit reminding us all – safety first.
Tag Archives: Gymnastics Safety
Sports Hydration – A Young Athletes Guide
Sports hydration is a critical safety and performance issue for all athletes and particularly for young gymnasts.
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.
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.
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.
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 most large and important international meets, the gymnastics competition equipment is raised off the floor […]
