Motorcycle Landing Game
by site editor Rick McCharles
The first thing we teach at Gymnastics is SAFE LANDING and SAFE FALLING.
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Parachute Games
Very popular in many Gyms, I do question how much FITNESS is gained.
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why young gymnasts QUIT
Seyram Atubra was the primary researcher in this study of mainly recreation gymnasts.
British Gymnastics – England commissioned the Institute of Youth Sport to conduct a study to examine the reasons why young gymnasts leave the sport. …
Over 5000 former gymnasts and their parents were asked to complete a survey and telephone interviews were conducted with 40 former gymnasts and their parents. …
Key findings:
• started gymnastics at an average age of 6.2 years and stopped at an average age of 9.9 yearsMost important benefits gained from being a gymnast:
• Improved strength and fitness
• Enjoyment/funMost important reason for leaving gymnastics:
• ‘boring/repetitive’
• Left to take up a new sport
• Didn’t like the coaches
bored gymnast
For boys, boredom was the biggest reason.
Here’s the PDF if you want to read the full report. For more information contact name via the Gymnastics England Research page.
Thank Keith Russell and Meike Behrensen for the link.
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Girls Sport Needs More Upper Body Conditioning
My elderly mother cannot open a pickle jar.
Why is that?
Consider the most popular women’s sports. MOST primarily develop the lower body musculature more than core and upper body.
One of the BEST things about Gymnastics are the upper body challenges.
Low swings and hangs on a rope are ideal.
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Tumbl Trak “Rainbow Roller”
This product is like an Air Barrel — but more FUN. 😀
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SAFETY – “Skin the Cat”
This skill is called by many different names around the world.
“Spin the Cat”
German Hang
MOST important is not to have beginners try it on high Rings. Start on low Rings. Ideally so the feet can touch the ground.
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Recreational Gymnastics 
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