Gymnastics goals, we all need them, but where to start?
There are so many options and ideas. If you search for gymnastics goals you’ll find plenty of “how to” advice and a lot of gymnastics goals sheets you can download.
But before you begin working on that big list of accomplishments for this gymnastic season, be sure you’ve got at least one or two goals in each of these areas: performance, health, and fun!
Performance Goals
It’s easy to set goals during the competition season: win! But winning isn’t always going to be something that you can rely on and it’s something you often don’t have control over. Choose goals that are under your control and aren’t tied to judging yourself or being judged. Yes, you can aim to score higher, add more difficulty, or hit all of your routines. Also, look at goals like feeling more confident or supporting and encouraging your teammates.
If you’re not competing, moving up a level is a huge goal so you might want to break it down. Skill progression is of course a great set of goals to have for each level. You might also work on goals like attending a certain number of practices in a row or practicing at home every day for a certain amount of time.
Health Goals
You can’t accomplish your gymnastic performance goals if you’re tired, dehydrated or injured! Choose a health goal that supports and nurtures either your physical health or mental health.
Reach a healthy goal to drink more water by substituting one soda per day for a bottle of water. Or swap out one sugary snack for a piece of fruit each day.
Think about your mental health, too. We’ve talked about mental toughness for gymnasts and it’s not always about being tough all the time! Be sure to talk to yourself the way you would a friend, with kindness and encouragement.
Fun Goals
Finally, set some fun goals! Isn’t that why you got into gymnastics in the first place? To have fun! And to grow and build up great skills that will help you later in life and after gymnasts, too.
At Snowflake Designs, we embrace the idea of working hard and playing hard. That's why we put so much fun into our leotard designs, from unicorns to elephants to crazy fun color combinations!
Plan a Reward!
Set a reward for yourself for achieving these goals so that it feels even better when all the hard work pays off. A new gymnastic leotard or accessory would be a great reward for achieving your goals!
