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From The Vault: MyKayla Skinner
The Gym Spot looks at retired artistic gymnast Mykayla Skinner, who took home the silver medal in vault at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Born in 1994, Skinner started in the sport of gymnastics in 2000. Her reason for starting was that she was heavily influenced by her sisters. She made her first…
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How to do a Press Handstand
A press handstand is a handstand that can be performed from either a standing or sitting position, and essentially is the gymnast pulling themselves up from the ground with a ‘pressing’ motion in order to form a handstand. This skill is quite complex as it takes a lot of strength in the upper body…
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How to Choose the Perfect Gymnastics Mat
Protective matting is an essential part of gymnastics, cheerleading, acrobatics or any high impact sport. It allows for safer landings and helps build athletes’ confidence, especially when the individual is exposed to danger because of the potential fall height involved. Safety and function are crucial, and the question that arises most is, “What matting…