Category: physical preparation

“conditioning penalties”

What lesson does the athlete learn if they must climb the rope when they fall on a bar routine? They learn that mistakes are bad, conditioning is bad, rope climbs are bad, they start to stress about making mistakes, that leads to performing carefully, which usually leads to more mistakes. That eventually leads to more rope climbs. So again, what did the athlete learn?

If the athlete fell on a skill, wouldn’t it be more efficient to figure out why, and work on fixing it? …

Get Psyched – Stop Punishing your Athletes!

A good rope climb should feel rewarding. 🙂

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I agree. In most situations it’s a mistake to punish by requiring additional conditioning.

Once in a rare while you might throw in a contest where the “winner” is rewarded with less than the day’s normal conditioning.

Ellie Black’s left leg

Work those single leg squats, ladies.

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Gymnastics home conditioning

There are so many home conditioning videos being shared online, I’m not sure which to link.

This one is well edited and succinct.

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coaching Gymnastics via Zoom

Coaches and clubs are experimenting with the best ways to stay connected with athletes.

Here’s what St. Albert in Alberta is doing.

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Uptown Abs conditioning circuit

Recall this from a few years ago?

MIGHT be time to schedule a few sets / week at home.

Coach Andrew Vetter.

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handstand lower through Manna

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Merci Bernard.

related – Manna to Diamidov

At Home workouts with Coach Dee

Gymnasts like Emma are stuck at home. No school. No Gym.

Coach Dee posted a maintenance conditioning program.

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related – Dave Tilley posted a much more elaborate training plan.

It’s FREE to download here.

  • 6 days of programming per week, for 1 month
  • 4 days of home strength workouts (minimal equipment and mostly body weight) with lower body, core, and upper body exercises
  • 2 days of cardio workouts that require no equipment
  • 2 days of flexibility and core circuits that require minimal equipment
  • Daily warm-up, soft tissue, and stretching programs