If you’re taking a break from gymnastic classes and don’t want to get rusty, or just want to do more at home, we’ve got some great suggestions. These exercises will give you that extra edge you need to rule the mat, beam, and bar. Wall Sits All you need for this one is a wall! …
You’re always on the go, so you want your healthy snacks to be able to keep up. It can be a challenge finding food that tastes good and is healthy for your kids. Below are two easy to make, easy to take, and easy to love recipes. Both are filled with wholesome ingredients and are …
Gymnasts need their gymnastics hair to stay put while they jump, twirl, cartwheel, round-off, handstand, and backbend! When you never stop moving it’s hard to make sure your hair does. Here’s a few pointers to keep hair on point. Short Bangs When your little gymnast has bangs the whole hair process can get a little …
We are so thrilled to have our Little Gym Deluxe featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show! This adorable 3 year old little gymnast is having a blast flipping on our bars and mats! Check out the clip:
If you love your Nimble Sports products and you are, or your young gymnast is, tumbling, flipping and SPRINGING into 2016, we have a photo contest for you! How to Enter: Submit via email your best photo of your young gymnast using one or more of Nimble Sports at-home gymnastics equipment products. Email photos to …
The University of Michigan’s gymnastic team hosted Michigan State on February 14th. They won the meet by a full two point lead. Junior Nicole Artz took the meet by storm. The junior had a record high on the beam (9.950) where she took first place. Artz also placed first in her uneven bars routine and …
If you’re little gymnast is nagging you to get her to the gym, make your home the gym with these easy steps. Step 1: Find comfortable, stretchy clothes. Step 2: Find a big, soft surfaced area. Step 3: Warm-up with 30 jumping jacks, 30 push ups, and 30 curl ups. Step 4: Stretch. Pike for …
The USA Gymnastics Fitness Program Handbook is an in-depth look. It tells the who, what, when, where and why’s of gymnastics for girls ages 3-16 years old. The handbook explains everything in gymnastics from nutrition, strength trainings, to stretching and more in depth. The USA Gymnastics Fitness Handbook is a great place for information. Help …
Gymnastics basics are incredibly important to master before trying to complete the more technical moves. Some basics that are necessary include: Forward Roll- Start standing upright then reach for the floor and tuck your chin looking at your belly button and roll coming back up in the same position. Cartwheel- This move starts in a …
John Geddert is an international gymnastics coach and owner of Twistars Gymnastics Club in Lansing, MI. John was the head coach of the 2012 US Olympic Coach and the 2011 World Team Head Coach. He is the most decorated women’s gymnastics coach in Michigan history with a club record of 2,445 wins to 63 defeats at …
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