Gymnastics for Beginners

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What Is Podium Training in Gymnastics? A Complete Guide

If your child is heading to a big gymnastics meet, you may…

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How Long Does a Gymnastics Meet Last?

How Long Does a Gymnastics Meet Last? Complete Duration Guide The Quick…

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How to Wash and Care for Leotards Without Ruining Them

Leotards are a staple in gymnastics, dance, and cheer. They’re designed to…

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Gymnastics Hair Rules: What Accessories Are Allowed (and What Aren’t)

In gymnastics, hair rules may not seem as strict as uniform regulations,…

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Chalk in Gymnastics: Why Athletes Rely on It

Walk into any gymnastics training facility and you’ll notice something in common…

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

Few things are more distracting for a gymnast or dancer than a…

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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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What Do Male Gymnasts Wear? Singlets, Shorts, Pants—Event by Event

When men step onto the gymnastics floor, their uniforms are just as…

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How Do Female Gymnasts Stay Lean Without Losing Strength?

Female gymnasts are often admired for their compact, muscular, and lean physiques.…

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How Much Do Female Gymnasts Weigh on Average?

When you watch gymnastics, it’s easy to be amazed by the flips,…

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Static Strength Secrets: How “Holds” Build Gymnast Power

When most people think of gymnastics, they imagine flips, twists, and fast…

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Why Gymnasts Have Better Bodies Than Bodybuilders

When most people think of muscular physiques, they picture bodybuilders or powerlifters.…

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What Is the Typical Physique of a Male Olympic Gymnast?

In gymnastics, Male gymnasts are shorter, more compact, and incredibly muscular, with…

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From Level 4 to Level 10: How Scoring Out Works in Gymnastics

If your gymnast is moving through the USA Gymnastics Development Program, you’ve…

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Optional Levels (6–10): Choosing an AA vs. IES Path (Strategy Guide)

In the optional levels of the USA Gymnastics Development Program, gymnasts no…

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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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Why a Fall Costs 1.0: The Harshest E-Score Deduction in Gymnastics

In gymnastics, every routine begins with a perfect 10.0 execution score (E-score).…

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What Is the Highest Possible Score in Women’s Gymnastics?

For decades, fans associated women’s gymnastics with the Perfect 10. Nadia Comăneci’s flawless…

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Mobility Scores vs D-Score: How Difficulty Supports Level Advancement

In gymnastics, progress isn’t measured only by how well an athlete performs…

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How Composition Requirements Boost (or Sink) Your Gymnastics D-Score

In gymnastics, the Difficulty Score (D-score) isn’t only about throwing the hardest…

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Gymnastics Scoring Explained: A Simple Guide for Parents & New Fans

At first glance, gymnastics scoring can feel like a mystery. You see…

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