American Gymnast - Gymnastics Training

Pressure-Proof Your Gymnastics with a Mental Routine

jay@american-gymnast.com (amgym) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:36:46 GMT

Pressure-Proof Gymnastics: The Mental Routine

Competitive gymnastics demands precision. A split-second timing error on a dismount, the slightest angle in body position, or a touch too much power on vault can separate perfection from a costly error. For gymnasts, managing the competition pressure becomes as crucial as technical mastery itself. Among the most effective tools? A well-crafted pre-performance mental routine.

Recovering 7 Balance Beams by Lunch-time

brad@american-gymnast.com (Brad Thornton) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:02:13 GMT

American Gymnast Sales & Installation Manager, Jason Heartsfield, performs 7 balance beam core replacements at Roanoke Academy of Gymnastics.

After School Athletic Center Includes Ninja

brad@american-gymnast.com (Brad Thornton) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:30:58 GMT

Strength Training With The Infinity Revolver

brad@american-gymnast.com (Brad Thornton) — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 15:41:24 GMT

Obstacle training is one of the most fun and unique ways of working out. It completely takes the monotony out of the everyday gym visit and adds that element of excitement and variety. This is the ultimate motivator, right? If you actually look forward to training and getting exercise, then you will obviously be much more inclined to include it in the daily routine. Pretty simple!

AAI Graphite E (Soft) Rail is Now FIG Approved

jay@american-gymnast.com (amgym) — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:30:14 GMT

American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) is proud to announce that in September 2016, we received FIG approval (and certification) for the Graphite “E” Rail to be used during competition on our Elite Uneven Bar System (407-109). The Graphite E Rail is made with less graphite strands than our Graphite X Rail, allowing the gymnast a “softer” feel. The Graphite E Rail has been in use at the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic level for approximately 5 years, and now is approved for use during all competition.

If it doesn't challenge you... it won't change you.

jay@american-gymnast.com (amgym) — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:55:23 GMT

If it doesn't challenge you... it won't change you.

Know Your Limitations...

jay@american-gymnast.com (amgym) — Mon, 23 May 2016 19:38:06 GMT

The only limitations we have in life are the ones we set on ourselves. Our minds and bodies are capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for. As athletes, we must first open our minds to the possibility of achieving our dream. Then, work with coaches, trainers and any others involved to create a plan to achieve the dream. Then, work ... and work ... and work some more until you reach your goal. Use failures and setbacks as part of the learning process, and not as a barrier to your ultimate success. Most importantly - never give up!

Reach for the Stars!

jay@american-gymnast.com (amgym) — Mon, 16 May 2016 14:39:36 GMT

Tumble on Beam,
Swing on Bars,
Follow your Dreams,
and Reach for the Stars!

Nothing Can Dim The Light Shining from Within

jay@american-gymnast.com (amgym) — Mon, 09 May 2016 17:35:34 GMT

Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.

Imagine, Believe, Achieve

jay@american-gymnast.com (amgym) — Mon, 02 May 2016 17:38:43 GMT

Imagine with all your mind,
believe with all your heart,
achieve with all your might.