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Getting Started

Find out the benefits of gymnastics for athletes of any age, get advice on finding a gymnastics club and tips on proper attire, and learn the fundamentals of gymnastics safety.
Getting Started in Gymnastics
How to get started in gymnastics
Start Your Child in Gymnastics
How to find the right gymnastics club, what to wear, and the equipment you'll need.
Readers Share: Finding the Right Gymnastics Club
Give your best tips and read others' advice on what to look for in a gymnastics club.
Where to Buy Leotards
The simplest ways to find great leotards -- whether you're looking for convenience, a bargain, or the best selection.
Learn Gymnastics
Check out these skill tutorials to help you progress through the sport.
How Gymnastics Benefits Your Child
Nancy Thies Marshall, an Olympic gymnast and former director of USA Gymnastics' Athlete Wellness Program, talks about the many benefits of the sport.
Why Do Adult Gymnastics?
Roger Harrell, a gymnastics coach for over 15 years, weighs in on the many benefits of being an older gymnast, and gives a few tips to know before you get started.

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