introducing Beat Swing

The concept of Beat Swing can be difficult for beginners. Their limbs are relatively short.

Swinging on Rings is a great way to start. Next do the Beat Swing in slow motion with feet touching the ground while hanging on either Rings or Bar.

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Thanks Bermuda Gymnastics Association.

Rhonda Faehn hired / fired by Michigan

The move came after several members of the Board of Regents said she should be let go.

“I do not support the hiring of Rhonda Faehn, and believe the university should end its relationship with her,” Regent Mark Bernstein told the Free Press prior to the firing.

Detroit Free Press

I’ll bet she wishes she’d stayed at Florida.

strength coach Daniel Lonsdale

Nick talks to his friend and collaborator Daniel Lonsdale on how best to integrate outside specialists into the coaching team. For example: nutrition, psychology of winning, medical, etc.

Daniel is a multi-sport Strength and Conditioning specialist.

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leg strength & power training

Dr. Dave Tilley:

I typically keep the repetitions on the lower end for the more intense/explosive4 drills, say 3-6 repetitions, to help encourage maximal effort and high quality on each set. …

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Trinity Thomas – Beam

I’m so looking forward to watching Trinity over the next 4 seasons. Her quality of movement is superb.

Double twist is tough to stick, however. She’s got to get that locked and loaded or switch to something else.

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Maggie Nichols on Cool Friends

UPDATE – Maggie seemed to suffer a minor injury on Floor this weekend. ☹️

Episode 2, season 2 is a good one.

If you are looking for life inspiration, follow Maggie.

Ohashi goes 10.0

The routine to beat.

I don’t like the abrupt start, but what else is not to love in this jam packed set?

She now splits the double layout like Gutsu.

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software for Gymnastics facility design

Update.

turnsloef recommends Sweet Home 3D. It’s free. You can import any furniture (like all Gymnova equipment). Click PLAY or watch a sample of how it turns out on YouTube.

___  original post from Jan 8th:

I’m currently trying a new beta Mac version of 3D Gym Design.

Leave a comment if you can recommend any other software options, free or paid. 

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