by Sarah Petersen | Oct 17, 2023 | Conditioning, Flexibility, Injury Prevention
Coach says, “Go warm up your jumps,” and the gymnasts know what that means––strap on the ankle weights. Your gymnasts shuffle around with 5 to 8 pounds of rocks on the end of their legs, scoot to the edge of the floor or Tumbl Trak, and begin their...
by Sarah Petersen | Oct 4, 2023 | Conditioning
I had the awesome opportunity these past few weeks to attend some local community events and host a push-up contest! When I tell you I was astounded with the results… Okay, seriously, just wait until you read about the overall winner. You better hold onto your...
by Sarah Petersen | Feb 24, 2023 | Conditioning
So you’re interested in getting a conditioning program. Awesome! The future of gymnastics lies in trackable strength progress and injury prevention. But you know that already. That’s why you’re here. Now, you want to know which program will work for...
by Sarah Petersen | Jan 26, 2023 | Conditioning
You keep seeing me talk about this “Assessment Report,” but what’s the big deal? Assessment Reports provide an in-depth, scientific, and practical way to track progress. I design them specifically in a way that is readable for both coaches and...
by Sarah Petersen | Oct 12, 2022 | Conditioning, Injury Prevention
Your gymnast’s feet won’t stay together for the life of them, and as a coach or parent, you’re over it! Does it seem like no matter how many times you remind them, they just won’t squeeze their ankles to touch? It’s so simple, right?!...
by Sarah Petersen | Jul 23, 2022 | Conditioning
Hoooo boy, time to grip up and get ripped, because I’m going to be taking you through the end-all-be-all, in-depth, (sometimes chaotic) world of creating a kick-butt, yearlong, gymnastics conditioning program. I won’t lie, a solid gymnastics conditioning program is a...
