altadore weightlifting & fitness club

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Altadore Gymnastics in Calgary, Canada is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary since being founded by Jim McLuskey so long ago.
We REALLY, REALLY need donations for the Silent Auction.
Nov. 3rd - OPEN HOUSE 3-5PM. Request silent auction item in lieu of entry charge.
Nov. 10th - 40th ANNIVERSARY PARTY & Silent Auction.
Altadore - official […]

UPDATE - Altadore posted RESULTS from the meet

The first annual competition honouring Ed Vincent was a success. Nearly 300 competitors attended over 3 days.

age 69 - gymnastics keeps you young
I told Ed that it had taken 6 decades of dedicated training to finally get some National recognition. (He was mentioned on the national TV […]

Altadore Gymnastics hosted the first annual ‘Ed Vincent’ Classic, 300 competitors over 3 days, March 2-4th.
Ed is 69-years-old, still training 3 times a week. And still learning new skills.
He is an inspiration to adult gymnasts everywhere.

Ed Vincent - “SOLID AS A ROCK”
More information on the Altadore website.
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Merry Christmas to all!

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This looks more like “stunt” training than a coach education course.

Yet these are instructors being “certified” during last week’s 3 day NCCP Level 1 Gymnastics coaching course. They are now eligible to coach in any club in the country.
By the way, Altadore coaches train for FREE at Adult Rec. One of the many fringe […]

Wow!
This is awesome.

With a membership of over 500 adults, Chelsea Piers boasts the largest adult gymnastics program in the world. Classes are offered for all levels from first-timers to seasoned pros. Our experienced staff is specially trained in adult gymnastics coaching, safety, and spotting techniques. Our 25,000 square foot gymnasium is equipped with state-of-the-art gymnastics […]

Brett at CGC raves about the new trampoline throw mat made by Dave Ross.

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Magic moment captured on Santa Monica beach.
I was searching for some art to “mash” into a header for a new blog focused on adult fitness through gymnastics.
So far this is my favourite image.
I wish on was there on the swinging rings […]

Olympic Floor Champion Kyle Shewfelt is training for his third Olympics.
But it’s not easy when you are a National hero. As a popular motivational speaker, Kyle has no end of engagements and celebrity appearances around which to juggle training.
This time he’s off to the world’s most important Film Festival, a star in the critically acclaimed […]