Tumbl Trak – the Gift of Gymnastics
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teen girls who exercise get better grades
• Study found link between academic performance and exercise at 11 years old
• Improvements sustained over the long term leaving a lasting effect
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The findings come from a major study by researchers in Bristol and Scotland published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
If confirmed, this could have implications for public health and education policy, they said.
The research involved almost 5,000 children taking part in the Children Of The 90s study, tracking the long-term health of around 14,000 children born in the UK between 1991 and 1992 in the South West of England.How exercise can help teenage girls get better grades in science… and the tougher workout the better
(via Lukas Stritt)
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small classes are GOOD
Coach / educator Lukas Stritt:
Small classes are good for students:
Taiso Gymnastics, Saskatoon
Parents know that small classes are better for their children, especially preschoolers.
If your class size is smaller than the competition, be sure to ADVERTISE that fact. 🙂
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Adult Gymnastics Survey
You are invited to participate in a research study of participation motivations and online media usage of masters gymnastics participants (Adult gymnasts). The study is being conducted by Andrea N. Eagleman, Ph.D., a Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport and Exercise at Massey University in New Zealand. …
It takes about 15min to complete.
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why kids play
SPORT MANAWATU:
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly… and kids gotta climb, jump and balance! Have you ever been in a queue with young children where there are bars or line dividers about? What do you see the children doing? I imagine you would see children attempting to swing and hang about on such equipment.
While dangling from trees, hanging from bars and swinging by ropes may dismay grown ups, children persist with good reason! Children in generations gone by developed gross motor skills naturally in their daily play. …
related – Moving Smart – “M” IS FOR MONKEYBARS: Getting Ready for Writing
(via Gymnastics BC email newsletter)
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Gymnastics in South Africa
Michael Makings competed the World Championships last week. In fact, he introduced a new (very cool) Floor Exercise.
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Michael promotes children trying out Gymnastics in a post on Do It Now:
… In addition to the Africa Championships, which will be held on home soil next year, South African gymnasts can look forward to the 2014 Common Wealth Games and Youth Olympics for young and up and coming gymnasts.
Join up
Even though artistic gymnastics is a tough and demanding sport, the benefits are numerous. The movements involved help develop strength and eye and foot, improve speed, grace, control, concentration, and competitive energy, as well as hone social skills. Taking the time to practise gymnastics will enrich a person’s life with valuable lessons, such as relationships, challenges, victories, defeat, and other realities they will face for the rest of their life. …
Boys like anything to do with flipping, twisting or Parkour.
(via Gymnastics Coaching)
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jumping UP on Beam
A nice set-up for the little ones from GAGE Gymnastics.
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(via Swing Big)
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Kip Skills, Drills And Progressions
Check out the great task card graphics on gymtasticsgymtools.com.
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Thanks for this Rick! It’s always a big help when you post our stuff. Much appreciated.
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NimbleSports.com
Thank you for this. Hopefully you’ll be able to help gymnasts out.
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Olympian works out in a playground
Kyle Shewfelt won the Gold medal on Floor at the 2004 Olympics.
He recommends we train in playgrounds. After all, many sit empty. 🙂
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Playground conditioning is ideal for those who travel a lot. Kyle included.
Recreational Gymnastics 
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