Are you tired of having your coach tell you to improve in front of everyone else? Is your handspring not looking right? If so, learn how to be the best with this helpful guide.
Try to be the best in your level. So if you are a level 4, try to focus on the fours. You can be the best in the club, but try it by level. If you are good enough, you will eventually improve to the top. Your coach will be proud of you no matter what level, because they will know you try hard to be the best.
Practice! As they say, practice makes perfect! Stretch at home, using the apparatus from class, practice over-splits on stacks of books or benches. Or practice your stretching and conditioning by doing a follow-along stretching/workout routine on YouTube! Practice the moves your learning on a trampoline, but be careful! Try nothing any harder then a double back. Work on your jumps and leaps on a trampoline regularly. Try dance moves from your floor routine at home. Everything counts. Always point your toes and try not to bend your legs when practicing to foster good habits. Work on drills and progressions at home to get better at particular skills.Try to Be the Best in Your Gymnastics Club Step 2.jpg
Eat nutritious athlete food. Balance your diet and watch portions. You don't want to be the most unhealthiest gymnast, now do you? Stay hydrated! Bring your water bottle to class in case you get tired. Always have a healthy snack before your class starts to boost your energy.Try to Be the Best in Your Gymnastics Club Step 3.jpg
Don't be afraid of your coach. Ask questions, because questions will let them know you understand, and that you want to know more. However, there is a fine line between curiosity and not paying attention. Try to be alert and attentive, and raise your voice at the end of your question to sound curious and knowledgeable. Avoid words like "um" "uh" and "yeah".
Limit in-gym social time. Waiting in a gym can be hard, especially if a friend or somebody you know is there. Avoid talking while the coach is speaking, do not look bored, and pay attention! The person your talking to may tell on you by the classic, "Excuse me, I didn't hear because 'so and so' was talking".
Try your best. If you ever feel something is wrong with your body, tell a coach or parent. Injuries must be reported to your coach and parents. Work hard, stay determined, and never give up, even if you are not the best.
Train, but don't overtrain. You need to work on certain skills, but do not push yourself too hard! You do not want to hurt yourself, because if you hurt yourself too badly, you might end up never doing gymnastics again.
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