How to Mentally Prepare to Get Back to Competition How would you rate your level of anxiety when you compete in gymnastics? Does your rating increase significantly after a long layoff from …
How to Stay Motivated During Layoffs in Gymnastics
Find the Positivity in Your Situation How do you handle long layoffs during the gymnastics season? When you face the inability to train or compete, do you become anxious and feel like you are …
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Do Superstitions Help You Win In Competition?
Mental Preparation For Competition Some gymnasts have superstitions that they hold on to for their competitions. Some have to wear a certain leotard or eat a certain meal beforehand. Some even chose …
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Gymnasts Who Over-Think Their Skills
Do You Overthink When Performing? Over-thinking in competition can completely impair a gymnast’s performance. Gymnasts are coached everyday to think about form and technique, but there’s a difference …
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Kat Ding: The Disciplined Gymnast
Self-Discipline in Gymnastics Discipline and focus are qualities that elite gymnasts seek to develop and improve throughout their careers. Self-discipline is the ability to control one's impulses, …