By: Gymnast Mindest
Being nervous, anxious, worried, or scared has a predictable effect on your mind. Tunnel vision sets in. You revert to your most rehearsed behaviors for safety. You second-guess yourself. You become lit...
As the holidays quickly approach our gymnastics elves are working hard to stock the AGC Marketplace. If you haven't stopped by yet take a look! From emoji leotards to sweatshirts and equipment we have something for every gymn...
As a gymnast, it is so easy to get stuck in that daily grind.
You spend a lot of hours in the gym and sometimes you’re just in that mode of putting one foot in front of the other. What’s my assignment for tonight? Wha...
1. Do gymnastics because YOU want to. Your happiness and well being trumps success. If gymnastics is not in your heart than do something else. Don’t do it for other people.
2. Focus on the process, not the outcome. If...
I want to share one way that you can start working on your mindset right now.
Throughout the course of this week as you head into practice, and you’re training in the gym, I want you to play close attention to your thou...
Basic tumbling is an important part of gymnastics. You can work on movements and shapes that will aid you in the development of skills on other events. Perfect them safely on the floor first!
An example of this is a ...
Young gymnasts always aspire for perfection. Staying healthy is key in helping achieve this goal. Here are some tips that will help to keep you healthy all through the gymnastics season:
Good Flexibility is necessary
Th...
Balancing school, work, and gymnastics can be hard if you don't manage your time right. If you’re a gymnast that is finding it difficult to keep up with your everyday tasks then read the tips below;
Stay organized:...
Everyone knows that physical activity is good for them, but do they understand why? If everybody knew why exercise was so good for them, I doubt they would ignore it. There are many reasons why you need physical activity ...
Living with a disability can be a challenge, even on the best of days. Sometimes it seems as though nothing was made with you in mind, and it can be frustrating to have to find ways to maneuver around in rooms that are no...
