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  1. L

    Online Adult Gymnastics Training

    This is just an idea. I was wondering how much interest there would be in an online adult gymnastics training web site? Adults could write in and suggest training advice on elements they are working on, view videos of that specific training and use the knowledge gained at the gym. We all know...
  2. T

    Ballet training and gymnastics in the US

    I am curious to hear feedback on this article from coaches, parents and gymnasts. "A common perception is that ballet and gymnastics represent two different forms of training. This perspective is in direct contrast to the mandatory classical ballet based...
  3. S

    What are some good flexibility training?

    I really wanna improve my flexibility but i dont know any training routines:( what kinds of things should i do to improve it before i start gymnastics?
  4. Geoffrey Taucer

    Coaches Training hours (from parents' section)

    Coaches, how much do your gymnasts train at each level? Here's the (approximate) breakdown at my gym: Boys: Level 4: 6 hours Level 5: 9 hours Level 6+: 12 hours I only have one optional guy (Level 9, 16 years old) right now, and in addition to his 12 scheduled hours, he has an open...
  5. Tim_Dad

    Parents How much time does your young athlete spend training?

    As many of you know, I'm fairly new to the gymnastics game. To be a supportive and enthusiastic parent, I'm spending a great deal of my time learning more about the sport. In my virtual travels, here in Parents, upstairs in the Gymnasts board, as well as many other Internet gymnastic sources...
  6. A

    Rhythmic gymnastics training

    Hi, One of my daughters (she's 14 years old) will attend another rhythmic gymnastics (RG) club next year in spring because she'll get advanced training. We were told that she'll learn so-called chestands where she lies with her own bottom on her own head! Watch this photo link as an example...
  7. Tim_Dad

    Parents Physical training regimes?

    Does anyone here have any set physical training regimes at home or elsewhere that your DD follows? Care to share your schedule? How much time is devoted to strength training? How often? Part of daddy-daughter time is our (occasional) workout together. At 45, I'm not energetic as she is, and...
  8. S

    Strength training

    hello people, nice forum u got here mustve been designed by a girl lolo. thats a joke... anyway, i have a question about strength training for you guys. first off im not a gymnast although i really respect what you guys do. so basically, id like to know as much as i can about the strength...
  9. B

    Mental Toughness Training

    I have only just heard of this. Can anyone explain to me exactly what this involves? What sort of discussions/ exercises do the coaches do with the girls? How does it work?
  10. B

    Training Schedule for Level 4

    Hi, I am wondering what the training schedule is like for your level 4. I am trying to see how different places break it out. We go 3 days for 3 1/2 hours per day. Two weekdays and Sat. We also have TOPs for 3 hours on Saturdays. We just had our first Sat with Level 4 and Tops. I am...
  11. SwissCheyenne

    training up

    ive been really interested in gymnastics for awhile, but my mom doesn't want me to start doing it cause im quite busy at school and A levels next yr and it will be a huge commitment. i know i'll never be able to do it competitively cause im already 17(do such miracles happen?? a german gymnast...
  12. S

    USA Womens Podium Training Download

    If anyone wants to download Podium Training here are the links!! March-In: Link Removed Floor Warm-ups: Link Removed Floor Routines: Link Removed Extra Tumbling & march to vault: Link Removed Vault: Link Removed Grip-Up & Wait for Bars: Link Removed Bars Warm-Up: Link Removed Bar Routines...
  13. M

    Podium Training tonight!

    Hey, for all you Olympic Gymnastics addicts out there like me, who can't wait for this thing to start, you can watch Men's & Women's podium training tonight, on NBC Olympics.com! Here is the link to the info: Link Removed Gonna be late for me, since I am on Eastern time, but I'm going to...
  14. bogwoppit

    Podium training photos

    Link Removed Great pics of WAG podium training..:D I'm so excited.
  15. charloadams

    Back Training!

    So about 1 month and a half ago I went for an MRI of my wrist and last week I learned I had almost nothing. After having pain in my wrist for 9 months, the surgeon told me I have a cyst but he thinks this isn't the thing that cause my pain because its too small. He thinks its something to do...
  16. E

    Resources for Training New Coaches

    I am the owner of a new gym (18 months) and am working on a training program for my new employees. I have created a training program using my past gymnastics knowledge as well as my foundation in teaching you children. However, I would like to purchase a few books for some of my coaches with...
  17. bogwoppit

    eam Gattaca LVSA training video

    Team Gattaca LVSA training video <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qh3M9SeRc9c&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qh3M9SeRc9c&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"...
  18. J

    Parents anyone's dd training twice a day?

    I am wondering if anyone has a DD who trains twice a day yet? We are approaching this decision...and while my DD seems to have the desire to do this, I am wondering what all we should factor into it. She is at a gym that has several elite gymnasts and I believe she is getting excellent...
  19. I-Heart-Beam

    Nastia Profile and Training Tips

    Really cool interview and training tips from Miss L. I think she's going to do well at the Olympics this year- gold anyone? Link Removed
  20. D

    Daughters training

    hi, i had some questions about muscle building. my daughter is 11 and she in gymnastics since shes 5 shes level 6. now my questions, the coach in her gym let them do so many conditioning that all girls there are on 3 or 4 % bodyfat they are all muscle. some of them look like little bodybuilders...

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