Page 11 - Gymnastics Tips and Tricks

New Year, New You!

It’s time to start thinking about the new year, which means that it’s time to start thinking of some New Year’s resolutions!

What is a resolution?

A resolution is a promise you make to yourself at the beginning of a new year to continue good behavior, change something about yourself or your lifestyle, or accomplish a goal. A New Year’s resolution could be to continue helping your community, to stop eating as many sweets, or to learn a new language! A gymnastics resolution might be to finally learn that new skill you've been working on, improve

Every parent wants to capture those special moments throughout their child’s life. From their first steps to the first day of school, to playtime and sports; parents always have their cameras ready to catch a perfect moment. However, with children, capturing an action photo can be easier said than done, in most cases. If you use flash often, it may take more time to photograph your child if they squint or grimace as soon as they see the light. Whether you are a new photographer or have plenty of experience, here are some tips for photographing your child without flash.

Why you should photograph without flash

Sometimes kids will just have too much energy and move before you can take a photo, especially if they are in sports. For sports with constant movement

Let's Get That Hair Competition Ready

Written by Maria Jackson

You’ve put in the hours of practice and you’re feeling confident in your skills and routines. You have put on your sparkly competition leotard and you are getting ready to show off your gymnastics. But what about your hair?? 

You don’t have to always do a boring ponytail or bun. With just a few easy steps, you can turn a simple hairstyle into something fun and expressive for your next competition.

Here are 6 cool hairstyles to try for your next gymnastics meet:

1. Braids and braided ponytails.

There are plenty of variations on traditional braids and ponytails that you can try.

You can add simple twists or braids to your hair before pulling it into a ponytail or you can try out a variety of braiding styles like the fishtail or a classic French

Gym Tips and Tricks from a Coach

We love hearing advice, tips, and stories from gymnasts, parents, and coaches from around the globe and featuring these amazing people on our blog. Today we’re going to highlight Ellie, a Level 2 Artistic Gymnastics coach who is sharing some amazing benefits of gymnastics. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, Ellie! Without further ado, let’s go!

1. Increases Flexibility

One of the most common benefits that people associate with gymnastics is flexibility. And it’s indeed a core element of the sport. Flexible muscles are longer and more elastic,

Why Dance Classes are a Great Option for Summer

Written by Olga Mueller

As summer approaches, many families start to look for activities that can keep kids active, engaged, and off the couch. If you’re the parent of a gymnast, you may also be looking for an activity that can serve a dual function - be fun and a benefit to gymnastics training.

So with that in mind, are dance classes a good summer option for gymnasts? The answer is YES - and here’s why:

Flexibility

Dance requires a lot of flexibility, so whether it’s ballet, hip-hop, jazz, or tap, there will be (or should be) a lot of flexibility training. Increased flexibility can help your gymnast become more graceful, and can help protect against injury.

Strength and Endurance

Did you know that in the 16th century, ballet