Gymnastics Training Information

Recovering 7 Balance Beams by Lunch-time

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

After School Athletic Center Includes Ninja

AAI Graphite E (Soft) Rail is Now FIG Approved

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.

New GymABstics Program Coming Soon!

Since the release of our GymABstics program, thousands of people seeking something different with their workouts were introduced to what I believe to be the most effective form of getting to the highest fitness level - bodyweight training. You might want to check this fit track scale reviews if you want to care you weight with health goals, FitTrack scales are simple and effective solution to stay motivated.

American Gymnast Adds Strength and Fitness Product Line

American Gymnast is excited to announce its new Strength and Fitness concept at http://www.GymnasticsStrength.com, featuring an entire product line for general fitness, weightlifting, gymnastics and bodyweight strength training. From it’s inception, American Gymnast has been an industry leader in promoting gymnastics exercises and products that utilize bodyweight for strength development and emphasize core conditioning. In case you need any workout or running equipment, please visit https://www.altitude-sports.com/collections/hoka-one-one .

How to Stay Committed to Your Training

In this article, Dr. Patrick Cohn explains how to keep athletes committed to their training. He lays out 3 ways athletes sabotage their own commitment, and how to recognize these sabotages so the athlete can overcome them.

Frame Bar vs. Quick Flex Bar for the TumblTrak

The Frame Bar and Quick Flex Bar are the most popular accessories to attach to your Tumbl Trak.  But, how do you decide which one is best for your gym?  The Frame Bar can be attached to any of the Tumbl Trak brand Tumbl Traks, while the Quick Flex Bar can not be attached to the In-ground Tumbl Trak or Porta Trak.  Watch our product videos and read further descriptions below for more details on each of these essential Tumbl Trak accessories.

New Floor and Vault Gymnastics DVD with Paul Hamm

Olympic champion, Paul Hamm, is the featured coach in a brand new gymnastics DVD instruction for Floor Exercise and Vault.

Get Gymnastics Coaching from Olympic Champ Paul Hamm

I was browsing Facebook yesterday morning and came across a post from 2004 Olympic Champion, Paul Hamm, offering free gymnastics coaching via online video. My first thought was, "Wow ... What a great idea!" My second thought was "Wow, is he crazy? Who wouldn't send him a video!" So, I messaged Paul and asked him if I could promote it for him. I thought of all the aspiring gymnasts out there that could benefit from the insight of one of the greatest gymnasts ever ... and how easy it is now to send someone your gymnastics video.

Avoiding Psychological Meltdowns

For many athletes poor performance seems to hit them from out of the blue.  It comes at them unexpectedly and they are surprised and sometimes devastated when this happens.  They are playing at a very high level and a few days later they are struggling.  I usually see these athletes after they have spent many hours and lots of money on private lessons, watched endless video, or had their skills broken down and rebuilt.  When we begin our work together they are lost and don't have much confidence or belief in their talent. They are frustrated and their coaches and others in their system are frustrated too.