Handstand facing a box
An easy way for beginners to get into a good shape.
Put a soft, safe mat in case they fall over.
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via Swing Big – Arm strength for rec and lower level gymnasts
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Swinging RINGS for Preschoolers
It’s EASY for small kids to feel comfortable with the GRASP on Rings.
Of course HANGING on Ropes or Rings is very good for improving upper body strength.
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explaining “physical literacy”
A term we use in Canada which can be confusing.
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Making Gymnastics Conditioning Fun – Using Puzzles
Click over to the excellent RecGymPros site for details on how it works.
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Why kids should do Gymnastics
Social Skills: peer interaction, taking turns, watching, listening, team work.
Cognitive Skills: focus, memorization, problem solving, following instructions.
Confidence: achievement, overcoming fear, goal-setting, work-ethic, commitment.
Physical Development: strength, flexibility, coordination, speed, balance, endurance.
Fun: games, music, swinging, flipping, twisting, flying!
WHEN, WHY, HOW: GYMNASTICS FOR KIDS
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81-year-old gymnast
81-year-old gymnast Don Norton still performing big tricks
Don Norton trains at BYU.
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(via Cordelia)
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ParticipACTION gives Canadian kids a D+ grade
Canadian children earn ‘D+’ in physical activity rankings: report
Canadian youngsters are spending too much time in front of screens and not enough time participating in “heart-pumping physical activity,” and the lack of exercise is damaging the health of their brains, according to a new report.
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Pullover progressions WITHOUT spotting
It’s almost always better to let kids learn skills without being spotted very often. They do the work, not the instructor.
And there’s more personal satisfaction with a new skill is accomplished.
As a general rule, we spot kids as infrequently as possible.
Click PLAY or watch some drills on YouTube.
There are many more videos like that on RecGymPros – ALL the (best!) chin-up pullover drills!
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Recreational Gymnastics 
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