Category: physical preparation

Conditioning at IGI

… Todd Gardiner talks about some of the different methods and exercises he uses for conditioning his athletes. …

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IGI Conditioning

single leg squats

Excellent physical preparation for Beam.

Single leg pistol squat. Definitely not for everyone … exercise caution …

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Kacy Catanzaro – Bar muscleups

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Nile Wilson – conditioning program before workout

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Arevik Seyranyan – Hand Balancer

A circus performer, she now lives in Winter Haven, Florida.

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Here’s VIDEO of her training at age-2 and age-8.

Thanks Vadim.

USA TOPs Testing

tops-gymnasticsTOPs (Talent Opportunity Program) is a talent search and educational program for female gymnasts ages 7-10 and their coaches.

The TOPs Gymnastics Program: All the Details

TOPS is a good program for some girls, but not all girls. There are many “talented” children who do not score highest. Especially those lacking flexibility, but with plenty of power.

The article does discuss the pros and cons of participating in testing competitions.

physical preparation for young gymnasts

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