Gymnastics for Beginners

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

Gymnastics for Beginners

Moving Up in Gymnastics: How Sanctioned Meets Make It Official

When a gymnast puts in the hours to perfect their routines, every…

Men’s vs. Women’s Vault Table Setup: What’s the Difference?

Vaulting is one of gymnastics’ most electrifying events. While men and women…

Can Toddlers Do Gymnastics? How to Get Your Little One Started

If your toddler loves to climb, jump, roll, and tumble, you might…

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

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

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

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

How Competitive Gymnastics Programs Work in the U.S.

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

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

Watch an Olympic gymnastics competition for the first time and one difference…

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Gymnasts Safely Progress from Low Beam to High Beam

For most gymnasts, learning to feel confident on the beam is a…

Flip vs Twist: How Gymnasts Rotate in Two Totally Different Ways

In gymnastics, the terms flip (or salto) and twist both describe spectacular…