Why Your Backbend Sucks & How to Fix It
Carly Cartwheel is a level 8, crushing the game, but her backbend SUCKS! She pushes to the limit, but all she walks away with is a sore lower back and something that mayyyybe looks like a backbend… if ya squint 👀 So why is this? Well, there could be a few things...
How to Foam Roll to Prevent Injuries in Gymnastics
Let’s ease into the New year, let me tell you about a resolution I wish MY coaches had picked up while I was a young gymnast: MORE. FOAM. ROLLING. I didn’t even touch a foam roller until I was in college, and let me tell you, it was an… experience....
Avoid the Holiday BREAKS: Why It’s Better to Ease Your Gymnasts Back
The return from holiday breaks looks different for gymnasts than most athletes. Hannah Handstand is hyped up on sugar cookies and hasn’t even THOUGHT about pointing her toes in over a week. Time to ramp up her practice to make up for lost time! I get where your...
Ditch the Ankle Weights: Safer Ways to Challenge Your Gymnasts
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...