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3 things to look for in a practice leo If your child is new to gymnastics, figuring out what they actually need to wear to practice can be a little confusing. There are so many cute leotards to choose from, but what really matters when your gymnast is spending hours moving, stretching, tumbling, and training?

If your child has recently fallen in love with gymnastics, you may have already heard the question: “Can we get a beam for home?” Or maybe your gymnast has been asking for a mat, bar, air track, or some other piece of gymnastics equipment. As a coach, I completely understand the excitement. When a gymnast

Starting gymnastics is exciting—for both kids and parents! But if you’re new to the sport, it’s easy to wonder what your child actually needs for their first class. The good news? You don’t need to buy everything at once. As a gymnastics coach, Coach Mady recommends starting with a few essentials and adding more equipment

A folding balance beam is one of the best ways for gymnasts to practice between classes. Whether your child is just starting out or has been in gymnastics for years, a folding beam provides a safe, convenient way to build confidence, improve balance, and practice skills at home. But not all balance beams are the

If you’re looking for one piece of gymnastics equipment that will grow with your athlete, parallette bars are one of the best investments you can make. They help gymnasts build strength, improve body control, and safely practice foundational skills at home. As a gymnastics coach, I love incorporating parallette bars into conditioning workouts because they

If you’ve spent any time at a gymnastics meet, you’ve noticed something — the bags have gotten very specific. Not just any backpack will do. After years of watching athletes show up to practice and competition, I can tell you exactly what they’re gravitating toward, and why. Under Armour Hustle 6.0: The One They Actually

By Coach Mady | Tumblechic.com If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of coaching, it’s that a gymnast who loves what she’s wearing walks into the gym with her head a little higher. Practice leotards don’t need to be boring — and honestly, when your athlete feels good, she works harder. These are the