The sport of gymnastics has ancient origins and dates back approximately 2,000 years. Today, the skills that are learned by practicing gymnastics are often transferred to other activities. For instance, 80% of all United States schools maintain cheerleading squads, and roughly 98% of female cheerleaders were gymnasts at one time. Even though you’re no longer […]

Only one in three children are active every day. Though the lack of activity is bad for children’s health, participating in sports like gymnastic classes can help. Stage fright can be an easy way for children to get frightened before performing a stunt. Hesitating or tensing up halfway through a vault or balance beam exercise […]

One of the many benefits of gymnastic classes is that children and adults alike can get their bodies moving. Pushing muscles to new levels of flexibility and strength is a rewarding experience. However, without careful safety precautions, pushing the body too far too soon can lead to injuries. As with any other sport, participating in […]

Seemingly every day, new research proves the importance of physical activity for maintaining one’s overall health. Including a balance of strength and cardio exercise in your daily routine can improve mood, memory, balance, lung capacity, muscle tone, and many other parts of your physicality. While strength and cardio are both lauded forms of exercise, many […]

As a kid, you play sports in school, go to the playground with your friends, and play tag in the backyard with your siblings. It’s pretty easy for kids to stay active. For adults, it’s not as easy. The good news is, there are many things you can do to keep your body moving during […]