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4 Iconic Moments in Women’s Gymnastics History

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These iconic moments didn’t just earn medals, they changed the sport forever! Gymnastics is full of amazing routines, but some moments are next level. We compiled some jaw dropping, history making performances that made the whole world pay attention. These five moments show why women’s gymnastics is one of the coolest sports on the planet.…

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5 Ways Gymnastics Helps Kids Build Skills Beyond the Gym

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Gymnastics is a Sport That Prepares Kids for Life Parents sign their kids up for gymnastics expecting them to learn cartwheels and flips. But what if we told you that gymnastics helps kids in ways that go far beyond the gym? Gymnastics teaches skills that kids will carry with them for life. Whether they continue…

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3 Balance Exercises to Improve Your Beam Skills

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Build stronger, steadier balance to master the balance beam! Balance beam is unlike any other event in gymnastics. The four-inch-wide surface requires more than good technique. Every step, turn, and skill requires a combination of core strength, rock-solid stability, and mental focus. Unlike vault or floor where power and speed dominate, beam is all about…

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6 Stretches to Help Work Towards Your Splits

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2025 is the year for splits! Working towards your splits? Flexibility takes time, patience, and consistency—but the right stretches can help you get there faster. Whether you’re a gymnast, dancer, or just someone looking to improve flexibility, these six stretches are great for making progress toward your splits. Warm up your muscles with jumping jacks…

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Quiz: Which Women’s 2024 Olympic Gymnastics Star Are You?

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Ready to find out which women’s Olympic gymnastics star you are? Are you powerful like Simone Biles or cool and precise like Suni Lee? Now’s your chance to find out which 2024 U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnast matches your vibe and personality. This fun, interactive quiz is inspired by the strength, bravery, and perseverance that each…

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4 Festive Bay Area Holiday Light Shows to Visit This December

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Want a fun, family outing to admire some beautiful local holiday light shows? All over the Bay Area, neighborhoods and parks are lighting up with dazzling displays of colorful lights, giant candy canes, and glowing reindeer. It’s the perfect way to get into the festive spirit with your family, whether you love twinkling trees, fun…

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5 Exercises to Stay Gymnastics Ready From the Couch

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Stay gymnastics-ready while staying cozy this holiday season! With colder, rainy days ahead, it’s the perfect time to curl up on the couch. But don’t worry—there’s still a way to keep up your strength and flexibility for gymnastics, even while staying cozy! Here are five easy exercises you can do right from the couch to…

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4 Family Friendly Hikes in the East Bay Area

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Soak up the last of the warm days of the season and build strength! Hiking is not only a fun, family-friendly activity, but a great way to increase strength, targeting many muscle groups that are essential in gymnastics. Hiking strengthens quadriceps, glutes, calves, and hamstrings, where power comes from in vaulting and tumbling. Navigating rocky,…

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