balance

Has anyone read it yet? I just finished it today and am really surprised by a number of things. What does everyone else think?

Does anyone have advice for the best way to clean a balance beam that has been in storage and is slightly soiled?

I know this topic has been discussed in different ways in different threads, but I'd like to open it again (because it's cheaper than therapy ;) ). Let me start with an anecdote. Non-gym daughter has an mini art-show (just the girls in her after-school art class) so my gymmie is missing gym to...

I am just wondering about how coaches develop their conditioning programs - do you consider muscle balance when planning your programs? And if so, how do you put your programs together to achieve balance? What exercises do you include for the various muscle groups? I am asking because my DD...

I feel sick! one of my gymnasts her National Grade 8 competition in the morning and, if you follow British Gymnastics at all, you will know about something called Range and Conditioning! Well, for part of it she has to do backward walkover to split handstand - hold for 2 sloooooow seconds, join...

We are getting a Wii for the first time for Christmas ... bought it off Craigslist in a bundle with g'parents and us all contributing. Very exciting! My question is ... does anyone have any thoughts on using the balance board, which is part of the bundle, to my L2 gymmie's advantage? It...

Well - my title says it all! She had a great L4 year last year, finishing 3rd AA at states. DD, age 10, is approaching her first L5 meet in 3 weeks and is very nervous. For reasons I don't understand, her gym only began teaching the L5 routines about 4 weeks ago. I know they know most of...

Does anyone else think that the gymnasts of this quad (with the exception of ASac) are more timid about the beam than those in the last quad. I mean, ASac, Nastia, Shawn, and the rest really attacked the beam head on. It seems to me like the 'new' senior elites aren't very aggressive on the...

I've been struggling with the decision to let DD miss gym for 2 hours a week to go to 2 dance classes. I don't want her to miss gym, but I think she's way to young to have to sacrifice her interests for gymnastics. I left the decision up to her and she initially decided not to miss gym. That...

This came to me while replying to another thread but it is an issue I think I've been wrestling with since the beginning. First and foremost we want our daughter to be safe, and feel supported but I'm not sure exactly where the line is drawn between being supportive and meddling parents. Our...

Hi Everyone! I have been doing some research about what is needed to keep balance on the Beam. According to what I saw, there are several factors to take into consideration: - A correct body alignment: Front alignment where tip of the nose, chin, shoulders/chest, pelvic bones and balls...

I'm a beginner, and I can do a back bridge to kick over easily, but when it comes to putting my leg up before, it's very hard, and many times my hands will reach to the ground and I will fall over to my side, especially if I'm trying to put my hands together as if I were doing it on beam. What...

Can anyone tell me what the regulation mat sizes are for Balance Beam (underneath and landing mat)? Also for Bars? Aaaand do you know if this information can be found on usag's website? You help is much appreciated! :) Dana

I am trying to understand Level 8 balance beam deductions. If anyone could provide what deduction are for the following it might help me understand my daugthers 8.5 on beam with no falls. She had about 4 wobbles/balance checks throughout routine but stayed on beam. She dismounts with a RO /...

Hi Just wondering if anyone had any tips on how to balance school and gymnastics?:)

:beam:I had a question about balance beam. My 7 year old L4 is doing an awesome job getting ready for competition to start here in NC, and she's having a great time. Ultimately, that is what is important to me. However, In the Level 4 beam routine, there is a handstand that she is struggling...

pretty cool http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6dsYC5GbxIM 6dsYC5GbxIM

Just wondering if anyone has seen these techniques used in training before....http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/229/