Great gymnasts prepare carefully before, during, and after a routine. That means stretching properly, practicing safely, and eating a healthy diet. The right nutrition can help your child be strong and successful when it comes to stretching, gymnastics, and cheerleading. Today’s blog from Gold Medal Gyms highlights foods to help with gymnastics stretches. Water You…
Stretching before, during, and after a gymnastics routine can prevent or reduce the severity of injuries. It’s also a great way to extend your range of motion and improve your gymnastics moves. Today’s blog from Gold Medal Gyms highlights gymnastics stretches to do from home to help you stay in shape. Neck, Shoulders, Arms, and…
The best gymnasts in the world must get the most out of their bodies to pull off the incredible stunts required at competitions. When young gymnasts ask how they can improve, one underappreciated piece of advice we like to give is to make sure you are hydrated before you perform. But why is hydration so…
Winter is typically the time to head indoors and snuggle up for the season. However, winter is the perfect time to start exercising, especially in gymnastics. Gold Medal Gyms explains why gymnastics is an ideal winter sport for you or your child. It Can Be Practiced Year Round While most sports can’t be practiced during…
If you want to keep your child busy this summer, and you are looking for opportunities for them to get involved, gymnastics camp might be a perfect fit. If you’re interested in enrolling your child in gymnastics camps, Gold Medal Gyms has a few tips on what to pack. Practice Clothes There will be long…
If you’re a beginner in the gymnastics world, you may be interested in perfecting your expertise in the sport. Gold Medal Gyms has a few tips on how to develop your gymnastics proficiency to a more advanced level. Research Gymnastics Great gymnasts are always watching others to gain more knowledge in the sport. They watch…
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…
There are many reasons that some parents are reluctant to allow their children to participate in after-school sports. Parents have concerns about their child getting injured while playing sports or not spending enough time on homework or grades. While these are common parental concerns, there are plenty of benefits to attending after-school activities. Gold Medal…
Gymnastics isn’t a common sport offered at many high schools, but it is a great way for your child to learn skills they may not learn elsewhere. If your child has shown an interest in trying a different activity or venturing outside of their comfort zone, here are some reasons that gymnastics may be a…
