LaDonna Snow

  1. How to Handle Tough Times in the Gym

    Handling a Tough Time in the Gym

    As we continue into 2023, many of you may be working on your New Year’s Resolutions, whether that’s learning a new skill or overcoming a fear. During this time of improvement and learning, you may find yourself struggling to land that new skill you’re learning just right or to build up the courage to try that skill you can’t quite figure out. Making a mistake because of this or other reasons during practice, or a meet, never feels good. A mess-up or a fail can make you feel sad, angry, scared, or embarrassed, and that’s natural. It’s important to remember that we’re only human though, and mistakes can happen! While it’s nearly impossible to avoid making mistakes every now and then, here are some helpful tips from our very own Snowflake fans on how to cheer yourself up or overcome the negative feelings that come with mess-ups and fails.

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  2. Winning the War Against Leotard Wedgies

    How to Avoid Wardrobe Malfunctions in Gymnastics

    When it comes to outfitting gymnasts, there are many things to consider to avoid having any wardrobe malfunctions. Some things you want to consider when purchasing gymnastics leotards are the brand of leotards, style of leotards, size of the leotards, and level of the gymnast. Whether you are a new gymnastics parent or a veteran gym parent, leotard shopping can be confusing and overwhelming. There are so many different brands, styles, fabrics, sizes, and so on and so forth. It can be hard to select leotards that will fit and ensure that your gymnast will have no wardrobe malfunctions while she is at practice and competition. We have been avoiding

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  3. Ways to Become a Stronger Gymnast

    Ways to Become a Stronger Gymnast

    Most people think that gymnastics is all about flexibility and grace. But anyone who trains in gymnastics knows that it’s about strength, power, coordination, flexibility, and mental toughness.

    Pound for pound, gymnasts are some of the strongest, toughest athletes in sports. It’s one of the reasons we love the sport so much. They also have some of the strongest hearts.

    To get better, you’ve got to focus on being a stronger gymnast in body and mind. The training takes dedication, focus, and mental toughness. It's also fun and strengthens friendships and family.

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  4. How to Build a Strong Gymnastics Family

    Building that Strong Gymnastics Family

    Do you have a strong gymnastics family? Here's why it's a challenge.

    Having a gymnast in your family can be fun but also intense and time-consuming! Everyone in the family enjoys it when your gymnast advances to a new level. And everyone in the family suffers when your athlete is injured or feels like they’ve failed.

    We’re a gymnastics family ourselves - that’s how Snowflake Designs got started - so we understand the highs and lows of being a gymnastics family. We’ve got three generations who have been involved as gym moms and dads, athletes and coaches.

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  5. Funny Gymnastics Quotes

    Fun and Funny Gymnastics Quotes

    We take gymnastics and gymnastics leotards very seriously and we know you do too… but sometimes you have to laugh! We’ve collected 57 of our favorite funny gymnastics quotes that will make you laugh, that will remind you of what you love about the sport, and maybe even inspire you.

    Funny Gymnastic Quotes About Being a Real Gymnast

    You know you’re a gymnast when…

    • You spend more time on your hands than your feet.
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