About four weeks before the state meet every year, the phone starts ringing off the hook and the calendar starts booking so tightly that to get a private lesson is nearly impossible. There are some very simple guidelines you can follow when you are considering private lessons because they are truly an investment in your child. Do Know The Policy … Read More
Top 10 Tips To Become A Better Gymnastics Parent
Gymnastics is fun Gymnasts often talk about how they love gymnastics. They mesh with well with their teammates and have a real connection with the coach. While every day isn’t perfect, it should be a great experience. Gymnastics is safe You don’t have to stay and watch every practice. You might be surprised at how much she will grow as … Read More
How to Cheer Up an Injured Athlete
No one likes to be injured. An injury can impact your life in many different ways; especially if you’re an athlete. Young athletes like gymnasts live and breathe their sport, which means when they are unexpectedly taken out of the sport with an injury, they are vulnerable to stress, fear, depression, and even a loss of identity. One of the … Read More
7 Sports to Consider When You Retire Your Leo
No matter how much talent you have or how hard you work in the gym, there is going to come a day when it’s time to hang up the leotard. Whether your gymnastics career is cut short due to fear, finance, injury, or time restraints – sooner or later, it will happen. Instead of worrying about what you are going … Read More
Understanding Sever’s Disease and Gymnastics
Sever’s Disease can come on Quickly A few days before my daughter’s third gymnastics meet of the season, she began to complain of heel pain in her left foot. She’d been practicing hard and I just chalked it up to overuse. When the heel of the left foot began to swell, I still didn’t think much of it. We simply … Read More
13 Expressions Every Gymnast Makes
1. The expression when you finally got that new skill I’m the king of the world! Gymnastics is the greatest sport there is!
Best Gymnastics Mats for Home Practice (2023)
For any budding gymnast or even an experienced tumbler, having a dedicated space to practice is invaluable. Gymnastics mats for home use provide that essential cushion and support, allowing for safe and comfortable practice sessions. After all, if you’ve spent any time around a passionate gymnast, you’d know they can turn just about any space – including the living room … Read More
Your Ultimate Gymnastics Leotards Buying Guide
Gymnastics leotards are an essential part of any gymnasts’ wardrobe. With a wide variety of colors and fabrics, it’s easy to get carried away while shopping. However, it’s important to consider fit, brand, shape, cut, fabric, sleeves, gymnast’s measurements, whether you’re buying a competition or training leo, and your gymnast’s personal preference to ensure you get leos they will actually … Read More
5 Steps to Develop Mental Toughness
Mentally tough people can get through just about anything life throws at them. It’s an invaluable quality that will allow you to always perform at a high level, no matter how difficult your job or life gets. Mentally tough people just know how to thrive. And it’s a skill you can build. We figure there’s no better expert on the … Read More
29 Signs You Know You’re an “Ex-Gymnast”
Once upon a time, you were a highly competitive gymnast. It was your life. You might not have even been that good in gymnast terms, but in other people terms, you were amazing (because you said yes when they asked “can you do a flip?”). You worked out more days a week than you went to school. Now you feel … Read More