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Learning Compulsory Gymnastics Routines: Sequence, Technique and Music
How gymnasts bring routine order, individual skills, connections and music together, using…
Ankle Exercises for Gymnasts: Seven Ways to Train Mobility, Strength and Control
Learn the purposes of common ankle exercises, how to choose them with…
Hop vs. Step on Gymnastics Landings: How Deductions Compare
A gymnast finishes a vault with a small hop. Another takes a…
How to Stick Your Landing: A Gymnast’s Guide to Beam Dismounts
In gymnastics, the dismount is the last thing judges see, the final…
The Importance of Taping: Why Gymnasts Protect Their Ankles
Gymnastics is a demanding sport that calls for strength, flexibility, balance, and…
Team vs. Individual All-Around in Olympic Gymnastics: What’s the Difference?
Olympic gymnastics awards two titles that involve every event: the team title…
How Tall Is the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team? Paris 2024 Heights for Women and Men
The U.S. women who won Olympic team gold in Paris have official…
Height and Weight in Elite Gymnastics: What the Research Actually Measures
Compare Olympic profile data, directly measured artistic gymnasts and mixed youth samples…
Xcel vs. the Development Program (JO): Differences, Entry Charts and How to Switch
Compare actual team schedules, full-season costs, coaching expectations and future options when…
How Gymnastics Team Scores Are Calculated
Gymnastics team scores are calculated by adding the counting individual scores on…
Your First Gymnastics Meet: A Parent’s Guide from Arrival to Awards
Prepare for your first gymnastics meet with practical guidance on schedules, packing…
How the FIG Gymnastics D-Score Is Calculated (WAG & MAG)
A gymnast’s D-Score shows how many difficulty points the routine earns. Judges…