The purpose of this book is to help the beginning to Intermediate level competitive gymnast focus on making each competition the best possible. Advanced level competitors may also benefit from this book by way of reviewing the basics and providing focus on critical elements before, during, and after the competition. Coaches will want to recommend this book as a great reference and reminder for all gymnasts. Unwarranted fears (or butterflies in the stomach) are a major cause of poor performance. If the gymnast is able to face each fear or worry and take a specific action to either eliminate or minimize its effect on her performance, she will have taken a giant step toward winning in the sport of gymnastics and life in general. Preparation is the base that supports you, and the ability to adapt to new and changing competition scenarios is the key to competitive success

Five Girls. Four Events. And One Major Competition Can a gymnastics squad have a break-up? Regionals are only a few months away and the Bellevue Kips are falling apart. Sara can't get her OCD under control Bethany struggles to find her balance after a growth spurt Nadia artistic marks are sinking and her moods are affecting the entire team Jamie is the glue that holds this team together but her grandma is in the hospital so her mind isn't on the task. and Kelley is sneaking out of practices. The whole team is split. Can the girls find their squad spirit in time to compete as a team? Or is it time to say goodbye to their fuchsia-and-black leotards forever?

Gymnastics Training Book: Gymnastics Drills and Conditioning Exercises. The gymnastics drills and conditioning exercises in this book will help speed the learning process. Every gymnast must master the gymnastics skills addressed in this drills and conditioning book. The topics include running, vaulting, dance, uneven bars, and press handstand. In the uneven bars section there are drills for the glide kip, cast handstand, and clear hip among other skills. In the dance section there are drills and conditioning exercises for the split leap, straddle jump, and other dance skills. These drills are perfect for gymnasts in levels one through eight. This book was originally published in 2001. Very well written and simple format with stick figure illustrations that are easy to understand. There are over 100 drills and conditioning exercises in this book.This is one of a series of gymnastics drills and conditioning books by Karen Goeller, CSCS.

BOYS GYMNASTICS: Level 1 Coaches Certification Manual by two-time Olympic Coach Rita Brown covers all aspects of Boys Gymnastics at the recreational/beginner level. This book includes safety awareness information, coaching skills as they pertain to skills for young male gymnasts at Level 1. This book touches on boy's events and includes basic introductory skills on Tumbling/Floor, Vault, Rings, Pommel Horse, Parallel Bars, High Bar, Trampoline, and Conditioning. Progression charts, lesson plans, accountability charts, skill evaluation forms, legal responsibilities, glossary of terms and much more are included Lead-up skills, drills and spotting tips to provide training of skills specific to each gymnast's needs This training manual will increase your level of confidence and responsibility and aid in your credibility as a competent gymnastics professional. Praise for "Gymnastics: Boys Level 1 Coaches Certification Manual" "I have been waiting for a boy's manual like this for some time. It's a great tool for the up and coming new gymnastics coach as well as the experienced coach. Good skills, good illustrations and I am excited that my staff now have an excellent reference book for the boys recreational program with great teaching progressions." Wayne Kerr - USA National and International Coach "Resumes give the club owners and managers backgrounds of their potential applicants. Many resumes don't give enough information about their gymnastics background and qualifications in the sport. Those who are GYMCERT Certified give the applicant a better advantage for the job. I always look to see each applicant's level of education and if they are GYMCERT Certified." Al Fong USA National Coach, Great American Gymnastics Express "Instructor turnover at the recreational level of gymnastics has been an ongoing problem for most gymnastics school programs and hard to deal with, especially the training of our new recruits. The GYMCERT manuals and web based training program will save me a lot of time in presenting the basics of this sport. Certification of my instructors is also a great marketing tool for my program." Tim Rand USA National Coach, American Twisters "It's about time there is an Educational Training Program for the grass roots of gymnastics. GYMCERT is the answer and a 10.00 Thank you, Gymcert writers." Mike Jacki Former USA Gymnastics President "Way to go, GYMCERT It is as easy as 1-2-3. One, the text in the manual gives solid training materials for the novice coach and the manual describes each skill. Two, each skill is fully illustrated in the manual with excellent technique " Vladimir Artemov 1988 Olympic Champion, Former Russian and USA National Team Coach "Teaching Gymnastics is my passion, so along with GYMCERT's Boy's Instructors manual I am able to offer the best safety minded skills program form my entire boys' classes Thanks for making this a reality .I am proud to say my staff is now all GYMCERT Certified " Kelly Donyes Founder of Gymagine, Seattle Washington

Five girls. Four events. And only one gold medal. Floor routine. Uneven bars. Vault. And balance beam. 90 seconds. 75 seconds. 7 seconds. 90 seconds. In gymnastics, your best friends are your biggest rivals. And the Bellevue Kips are feeling the pressure. Everyone wants to win best all-around gymnast at Optionals and State finals, but only one girl goes home with gold. Who will it be? Nadia: Gymnastics royalty. Beam is her event. Gold is in her DNA. But how far is she willing to go to win? Bethany: Best on floor. Worst on vault. Does Bethany's height spell gymnastics doom? Sara: They used to call her Tree Frog. Now, she's too scared to tumble backwards. Can she get it together in time to compete? Kelley: Gymnast. Soccer Star. And ballerina. The time has come to choose her sport. What is she willing to sacrifice to win? Jamie: The new girl and the squad's biggest mystery. Will she crumble under pressure? Or will she give them all a run for their money? The countdown to competition has begun. Will it make them? Or break them?

It is the first day of gymnastics, and Carley could not be more excited. When she starts class, the first skill that they learn is a cartwheel. She soon finds out that cartwheels are not as easy as they look. It seems like everyone else can do a cartwheel except her. Carley learns that to achieve your goals one must practice and practice.

Gymnastics Training Book: Gymnastics Drills and Conditioning Exercises. The gymnastics drills and conditioning exercises in this book will help speed the learning process. Every gymnast must master the gymnastics skills addressed in this drills and conditioning book. The topics include running, vaulting, dance, uneven bars, and press handstand. In the uneven bars section there are drills for the glide kip, cast handstand, and clear hip among other skills. In the dance section there are drills and conditioning exercises for the split leap, straddle jump, and other dance skills. These drills are perfect for gymnasts in levels one through eight. This book was originally published in 2001. Very well written and simple format with stick figure illustrations. There are over 100 drills and conditioning exercises in this book!

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These exercises help to strengthen the gymnasts legs so that she can land with control and decrease the chance of injury to the lower body upon these landings. Some exercises specifically concentrate on the landing technique while others help develop strength. Keep in mind, that these drills should be incorporated into a balanced training program, to include general and sport-specific conditioning, speed, endurance, flexibility, and of course, skills, combinations, and routines

Gymnastics drills and conditioning for the Walkover, Limber, and Back Handspring. These drills were used to produce several successful gymnasts. The drills included in this book break down the skills into easy to understand body positions and movements. There are some drills that should help those gymnasts not yet confident enough to reach back to a bridge from standing, while other drills train the muscles necessary to perform these movements with ease. Many of the drills and exercises can be used for flexibility training with more advanced gymnasts.

Max Whitlock, Team GB's double Olympic gold-medallist, has spent years developing his own fitness regime and now he wants to share his workout secrets with you. The Whitlock Workout gathers together all of Max's user-friendly core strength exercises and quick workout routines that anybody can try, from simple stretches on your sofa, to those using just a cushion or a pillow, through to more advanced total body exercises which can be taken outside to your local park. Along with nutritional tips and his favourite quick and healthy recipes to help fuel your body, Max shares the secrets of his success and teaches us how to be fit for life. QUICK WORKOUTS. HEALTHY RECIPES. TOTAL FITNESS. Max is proof that if you train hard and eat well, you really can achieve amazing results from home. Whether it's a spare 15 minutes in the morning before work, or half an hour at the weekend, The Whitlock Workout is perfect if you are looking to get fit, or want to build your core strength, but don't have the time or money to go to the gym every day.

Acrobatics are exciting for children and teenagers. It is both challenging and fascinating to put your balance to the test and build human figures. Very important for this are team spirit and a willingness to cooperate. Many spectacular human pyramids and partner balance figures are easy to learn and great progress can be made in a short time. This book illustrates the basics of partner acrobatics with children and teenagers in a clear and informative way. The topics include not only how to begin and how to organize a practice session, but also different ways to arrange performances. In addition to many preparatory exercises, a practical section presents simple acrobatic figures that have proved to be of value in practice. The variety of techniques, from pyramids to figures of imagination, from dynamic elements to elegant partner figures, is described in detail in individual chapters.