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 […]

Gymnastics and Social Media In 2004, the world was rooting on 16-year-old Carly Patterson. She won the Olympic gold medal in the Women’s All-Around gymnastics event in Athens, Greece. Millions of little kids around the world fell in love with Patterson and started their own gymnastics careers. Some joined a legitimate gymnastics academy and some […]

Summer is finally here and it’s time for you and your children to get outside and enjoy yourselves. Only one problem: your kids are addicted to technology. Sadly, more kids today are stuck staring at their screens and playing on their phones than they are playing around outside. Technology has clearly brought many advantages to […]

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, young people age six to 17 years old should participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. The unfortunate truth is that instead of getting outside and being active, kids now spend more than seven and a half hours a day in front […]

Americans can take pride in inventing a number of the world’s most popular sports. Baseball? Check. Basketball? Check. Football, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and bowling? Yes, those popular sports all originated right here in the United States of America. Many alternative sports were invented here too, like skateboarding, stock car racing, roller derby, and snowboarding. However, […]