I’m often asked how many hours a week competitive gymnasts train but there are many factors that affect the number of hours including age, level and which discipline the gymnast is in. There is no set number of hours but this article will give you a good idea of the number of hours a gymnast …
Gymnastics and cheerleading are two physically demanding sports that require a great deal of skill, strength, and dedication. Both sports have been around for decades and continue to be popular, attracting thousands of participants every year. Both are also considered to be challenging in their own ways, making it difficult to determine which is harder. …
The AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) and USA Gymnastics (USAG) are two different organizations in the United States that oversee gymnastics. But why are there two organizations, and what are their differences? The main differences between AAU and USAG The main differences are: Aims and Goals The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is a non-profit organization that …
Gymnastics is a physically demanding sport and many have asked why gymnasts often have narrow hips, especially female gymnasts. Being small in stature does have advantages in gymnastics when it comes to performing difficult flips and twists however, it is not the only factor when it comes to successful gymnasts. Let’s dive into this! Gymnasts …
Acrobatics (Acro) is not currently an Olympic sport because it is not one of the events included in the program of the Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) periodically reviews and updates the program of events, and new sports can be added or existing sports can be dropped. Currently, the gymnastics disciplines competed at …
Parkour, also known as freerunning, is a physical discipline that involves training to overcome obstacles in an efficient and fluid manner. It is a form of training that combines elements of gymnastics, martial arts, and acrobatics. While parkour may seem like just a fun and challenging way to stay active, it has many benefits that …
Gymnastics is unusual compared to most sports because gymnasts usually compete barefoot. Shoes restrict the natural movement of the foot especially the ability to fully point toes which is a key movement for gymnasts. Being barefoot indoors is not a problem and the extra grip and stability that bare feet provide are essential. However, there …
Learning a new sport will be hard no matter what. Parkour is a particularly hard sport to master as it can involve performing extreme jumps, flips and rolls in an unforgiving outdoor urban environment. However, Parkour also has different levels just as most sports do, so if you are looking to learn it for the …
Many people notice the similarities between gymnastics and parkour and ask which one is better. The straightforward answer is that it depends on personal choice. In this article, I dive a bit deeper and explore the history and differences between Gymnastics and Parkour. So if you haven’t made your mind up yet, this article should …
No, 30 is not too old to start gymnastics! Gymnastics is a sport that can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of age or ability which is easy to forget when you see young gymnasts performing super-human skills. In this article, I answer some of the questions that adults often ask when they think about starting …
