How to Choreograph Your First Floor Routine (And What It Should Include)

The floor exercise is one of the most exciting events in gymnastics.…

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USAG Women’s Skill Requirements: Levels 1 to 10 (2021–2029 Cycle)

The USA Gymnastics Women’s Development Program provides a structured pathway for female…

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Moving from Compulsory to Optional Gymnastics: Level 5 to Level 6

Moving from compulsory to optional gymnastics, usually the leap from Level 5…

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Is Level 10 Enough for Most Gymnasts?

For most gymnasts, Level 10 represents a monumental achievement and the pinnacle…

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Is NCAA Gymnastics a Better Fit Than Elite? What Families Should Consider

For talented gymnasts approaching the top of the Development Program, two exciting…

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How Competitive Gymnastics Programs Work in the U.S.

Thinking about signing your child up for competitive gymnastics? If you're new…

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Men’s vs. Women’s Gymnastics Events: What’s the Difference?

Artistic gymnastics is one of the most watched sports in the Olympics,…

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What Is Artistic Gymnastics? Discover the Events, Skills, and Scoring

Artistic gymnastics is the most well-known and widely followed type of gymnastics.…

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The Ideal Age to Start Gymnastics Training (And Why It Matters)

Gymnastics takes a mix of things: flexibility, strength, balance, timing, bravery, and…

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Which Sport Is the Toughest for Girls? Here’s the Answer

Parents, coaches, and young athletes often ask:“Which sport is the toughest for…

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Starting and Ending Poses: How to Bookend Your Gymnastics Floor Routine

In gymnastics, first and last impressions matter. The starting and ending poses…

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How to Build Vice-Like Grip Strength at Home

Want to grip like a rock climber, lift heavier weights, or open…

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