An aerial is potentially one of the most complex skills you may learn whilst participating in the sport of Gymnastics. While it takes a lot of patience, agility, strength stamina and skill, if you keep at it, you will eventually be able to do an aerial! Warm up. With enduring any exercise, it is important that you warm up and undertake in mobility exercises that … Continue reading How to do an Aerial for Beginners
It’s important to take the time and effort in improving your flexibility, especially with gymnastics being one of the sports where an active range of motion helps reduce the risk of injury. Read on for simple tips to becoming more flexible, one stretch at a time. 1. Stretch regularly Stretching regularly is key to maintaining or improving your flexibility. There are various simple stretching exercises … Continue reading 4 Ways to Improve Flexibility
1. Splits Doing the splits is impressive. But it’s one of the most demanding exercises to learn. There are several advanced versions of the splits, but most people start with one of two types: the front splits and side splits (also known as straddle splits). In general, focusing on stretching and strengthening the hip flexors, adductors, glutes, hamstring, and groin muscles will help you prep … Continue reading 10 Beginner Gymnastics Skills You Should Master
Ahhh cartwheels. What’s not to love? I don’t think us gymnasts appreciate anything quite as much a good ol’, well executed cartwheel. Although, it isn’t always as easy as some people make it look. When you get it perfect it’s a magical feeling, but it takes a bit of time to get there. So keep your head down and keep practicing, and hey….don’t give up! … Continue reading 5 Easy Tips to improve your Cartwheel!
Let’s face it, handstands can be hard. There’s no doubt about that. Trying to keep your balance upside down, using only your hands is a really tricky thing to do. Learning how to handstand, like most skills, takes time and persistence but there are few tricks that can help you speed up that frustrating process. If you’re just starting out learning to handstand, or if … Continue reading 5 Easy Tips to Improve your Handstands
