I remember the feeling vividly. The mental block, the fear of throwing myself backward into open space, the countless frustrating attempts at mastering a back handspring. For any young gymnast, …
As a coach and a parent to a budding gymnast, I’ve witnessed the relentless drive to practice, to perfect that back handspring, to nail that roundoff. The living room floor …
There’s a specific sound that makes every parent of an aspiring gymnast flinch: the solid *thump* of a poorly landed cartwheel against a hardwood floor, followed by a moment of …
As the parent of an aspiring gymnast, I know the familiar sound of thuds and bumps echoing through the house. It’s the sound of passion, dedication, and… a constant, low-level …
As a coach and former gymnast, I’ve seen the struggle firsthand. Young athletes master a new skill in the gym, buoyed by the confidence of a sprung floor, only to …
There’s a moment every home fitness enthusiast or parent of an aspiring gymnast inevitably faces. It’s the point where the living room rug or a flimsy yoga mat just doesn’t …
As a parent and coach, I’ve seen it a hundred times: the spark of excitement in a young gymnast’s eyes, quickly followed by a flicker of fear. In the gym, …
For any parent with an aspiring gymnast, cheerleader, or even just a child bursting with energy, the search for appropriate home training equipment can feel like navigating a maze. We …
There’s a specific, heart-stopping sound every parent of an aspiring gymnast or cheerleader knows: the thump of a small body hitting a not-so-soft surface. My daughter, full of boundless energy, …
There’s a specific sound that makes every gymnastics parent’s heart skip a beat: the muffled *thump* from the other room, followed by a sudden silence. It’s the sound of an …