A front handspring is one of many tumbling skills gymnasts can learn during their classes. While it only takes a few seconds to execute, it requires many weeks of practice to perform one adequately. If you think you’re ready to attempt a front handspring, Gold Medal Gyms will walk you through the process. Take Safety…
Gymnastics is a great sport to experiment with forms of fitness you really can’t try in any other areas of athletics. With that being said, it requires a lot of time, practice, patience, and flexibility to rise to a competitive level. If your child is interested in giving gymnastics a try, it’s a good idea…
Both men and women can compete in many gymnastics events, but today we’re focusing on the events women can participate in. If you’re considering taking gymnastics or you’re curious about the events, Gold Medal Gyms will explain the different types of gymnastics offered to women. What Is Artistic Gymnastics? Artistic gymnastics is the most common…
When talking about gymnastics, you may also hear the term ‘tumbling’ thrown in the mix as well. Are tumbling and gymnastics the same thing? Are they on opposite ends of the spectrum? Gold Medal Gyms explains the differences between tumbling and gymnastics, and we discuss which is right for your child. What Is Gymnastics? Gymnastics…
