How Do I Become An Elite Gymnast?

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Being an elite gymnast is something that only a handful of people will get to do in their lifetime. If you are an aspiring elite gymnast, a coach wanting to learn how to coach a gymnast to the elite level, or a parent of an elite gymnast, here are some tips for you. Becoming an Elite Gymnast: There are many … Read More

How Do I Become A College Gymnast?

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It is almost every gymnast’s goal to become a college gymnast. Becoming a college gymnast is not easy and takes a lot of work but here are some useful steps to help prepare yourself or your gymnast on their journey to college gymnastics. Step 1: Being a Level 10 Gymnast A very important step to becoming a college gymnast is … Read More

10 Quotes to Inspire Any Young Gymnast

Cara DevenneyMotivation, MiscellaneousLeave a Comment

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Hello, gymnastics community! Summer is coming to an end which means gymnastics meet season is coming to a start soon. As we all know, gymnastics is an extremely hard sport that includes some serious dedication. I can only imagine how hard it must be to be an actual gymnast, and I have seen with my very own eyes how gymnasts … Read More

Mind Over Matter: Mental Blocks

Halee PowersMental Block, Gymnastics Life1 Comment

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Gymnastics is a fun sport. It is thrilling, an adrenaline rush, and being a gymnast is something that makes life exciting. At the same time though, gymnastics can be a scary, dangerous sport. At anytime a mental block can form, and sometimes it could be the end of gymnastics for a gymnast. But I hope that if anyone reading this … Read More

Gymnastics and Cheerleading: What is the Difference?

Cara DevenneyMiscellaneous15 Comments

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Throughout my life, I have heard that cheerleading is not a sport. When you hear the word “cheerleading”, what comes to mind? Pom-poms? Cheers? Football? Of course all of those things are affiliated with cheerleading, but would you ever think of gymnastics? That’s right! Many people actually talk about the two like they are the same. Cheerleading does consist of … Read More

Rips, What You Need to Know

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Photo Credit: Grand Forks Air Force Base Gymnastics Whether you have a gymnast, are a gymnast, or are interested in getting your child into gymnastics, there is one thing you will need to expect. Rips. What is a rip? A rip is something that is bound to happen in the sport of gymnastics. When a rip happens, the skin on … Read More

Gymnastics Grips Buying Guide: Choosing the Best Grips for Your Needs

Cara DevenneyGymnastics Products, Gymnastics Gear2 Comments

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So as a gymnast you are getting everything you need to be the best gymnast you can be, but OH NO! You forgot something that is actually important…Grips! What are Gymnastics Grips? A gymnast will typically wear grips while working with uneven bars (female) and on the high Bar and Still Rings (male). Gymnasts will wear their grips on their … Read More