Gymnastics for Beginners

New to gymnastics? Learn about gymnastics events, levels, equipment, competitions, and other basics with beginner-friendly guides.

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Stop the Ride-Up: How to Prevent Leotard Pinch and Wedgies (Legally)

A leotard should help you perform your best, not distract you in…

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Gymnastics Outfits Made Easy: How to Dress Your Young Athlete for Success

When your child begins gymnastics, one of the first questions parents ask…

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Is Gymnastics Safe? What the Data Says (and How to Reduce Risk)

The short answer: Gymnastics isn’t a “no-risk” sport, no real sport is.…

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How Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics Differ (and What’s Best for Kids)

Gymnastics is not one-size-fits-all. Within the sport, different disciplines emphasize different skills,…

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The Basics of Gymnastics Vault: How Beginners Get Started

Vaulting is one of the most thrilling events in gymnastics. It’s fast,…

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The Six Vault Families: From Classic Tsukaharas to Modern Yurchenkos

In artistic gymnastics, vault is one of the most thrilling events—over in…

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5 Fun and Foundational Bar Skills for Young Gymnasts

When children are first introduced to gymnastics, the single bar becomes a…

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Uneven Bars vs. High Bar: Similarities and Contrasts

In artistic gymnastics, the uneven bars in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) and…

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Women’s Floor vs. Men’s Floor in Gymnastics: Key Differences

Floor exercise is the only event in artistic gymnastics where both men…

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Why Men Don’t Compete on Beam (And Women Don’t Use Rings)

In artistic gymnastics, men and women compete on different sets of events.…

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