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Quotes from the US Gymnastics Teams at the USOC Media Summit
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Friday, May 18, 2012
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Olympic gymnastics quotes from the USOC Media Summit. Includes: Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin, Jordyn Wieber, and more. -
Olympic Gymnastics Medalist Predictions for 2012 -- The Olympic Gymnasts Most Likely to Medal in the 2012 Olympics
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Monday, November 21, 2011
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Who will make the Olympic podium in gymnastics in 2012? Find out the Olympic gymnastics predictions of medalists. -
Profile of 1996 Women's U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Video
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
In 1996, the U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team won their first team gold medal. This About.com video will provide an overview of this historic team. -
Tips for a Perfect Balance Beam Routine Video
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A lot goes into a perfect balance beam routine; it can be difficult to be flawless. This gymnastics video from About.com will offer a couple tips to help young gymnasts perform a erfect balance bea... -
Olympic Gymnastics Team Hopefuls for 2012
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
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Monday, May 14, 2012
The Olympic gymnastics team contenders for 2012 -
Gymnast Gabrielle Douglas Bio
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Gymnast Gabrielle Douglas -- a bio of Olympic gymnastics hopeful Gabby Douglas -
Tips for Stretching Before Doing a Center Split Video
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
A flexible center split is a crucial foundation for building skills in gymnastics. Coach Talya Vexler shares tips on stretching before doing a center split in this gymnastics video from About.com. -
Profile of Nastia Liukin Video
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Nastia Liukin joined the ranks of few gymnasts before her when she won five medals at the 2008 Olympics. This video from About.com will provide a more detailed profile of Nastia Liukin. -
5 Exercises to Build Strength for a Handstand Video
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Handstands show of a gymnast's total body strength. In order to achieve this inverted position watch this About.com video to learn 5 exercises to help build strength for a handstand -
Quick Tip: How to Do a Back Walkover With a Spot Video
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
Back walkovers can be assisted with spotters so a gymnast can build strength and confidence before performing a back walkover alone. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how a spotter an... -
Quick Tip: How to Do a Back Walkover With a Barrel Mat Video
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
Practicing back walkovers with a barrel mat will help gymnastics build confidence and strength to do a walkover without support. Watch this gymnastics video from About.com to learn the proper for d... -
Tips for Sticking a Vault Landing Video
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
Sticking a gymnastics vault landing completes a perfect vault routine. Watch this sports video from About.com to learn some essential tips for sticking a vault landing and scoring the big points at... -
Tips for a Perfect Vault Routine Video
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
The vault routine can be a big winner at gymnastics meets if you can perfect certain elements for performing on the vault. Watch this sports video from About.com to learn some tips for perfecting a... -
Tips for Buying a Gymnastics Grip Video
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Gymnastics grips are necessary gear for gymnasts performing routines on the bars or ring. They come in different styles and each grip is fitted to the individual gymnast. To learn more tips for buy... -
How to Do a Center Split Video
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Center splits require extreme flexibility that all gymnasts need to work toward. But with patience and a few of these how-to tips from About.com Video, accomplishing a center split is well-within ... -
How to Teach a Back Flip Video
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Friday, April 20, 2012
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Back flips are a fundamental skill for gymnasts and one that you'll have to teach early on. This gymnastics video from About.com will explain how to teach a back flip. -
Proper Form for a Full Front Split Video
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Friday, April 20, 2012
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Friday, April 20, 2012
The proper form for a full front split has many nuances gymnasts should practice. Watch this gymnastics video from About.com to learn the details required for proper form in a full front split. -
Tips for a Perfect Uneven Bars Routine Video
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Perfecting an uneven bars routine for competitive gymnastics requires practicing a few key skills. Watch this gymnastics video from About.com to learn some tips for the perfect uneven bars routine... -
Quick Tip: Knees Bent Stretch For Doing a Front Split Video
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Leg stretches are very important before performing a front split in a gymnastics routine. Watch this quick tip video from About.com to learn how to safely prepare for a front leg split with knees b.. -
How to Do a Handstand Video
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Walking on your hands is a pretty cool party trick. n this how-to video from About.com, learn all about how to master a handstand in gymnastics. -
Pick the 2012 Olympic Gymnastics Team
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Name the five gymnasts you think will make the 2012 Olympic team. -
How Does a Back Flip Rotate? Video
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
A big part of successfully completing a back flip is knowing the proper way to rotate during one. This gymnastics video from About.com will offer tips on the proper way to rotate for a back flip. -
How to Do a Back Flip Video
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The back flip or back tuck is an essential skill for gymnasts to master. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn more tips for perfecting the gymnastics back flip. -
Tips for Motivating Your Gymnastics Team Video
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
One of the keys to great gymnastics performances is effectively motivating your team as a coach. This video from About.com will offer some tips on motivating your gymnastics team. -
Quick Tip: How to Pirouette Out of a Handstand Video
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
A Handstand Pirouette is a classic and graceful way to come down from a handstand. In this gymnastics video from About.com, learn the steps to perfecting this skill. -
How to Stick an Uneven Bars Landing Video
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sticking the landing from the uneven bars is essential to completing the gymnastics routine properly. Watch this sports video from About.com to learn some tips on how-to stick the uneven bars landi.. -
2012 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships -- Junior Women's Results
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Monday, April 16, 2012
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Monday, April 16, 2012
The full results from the junior women's gymnastics competition at the 2012 Pacific Rim Championships, held in Everett, Washington. -
Profile of Alicia Sacramone Video
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Friday, April 13, 2012
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Alicia Sacramone is a decorated American gymnasts, with 10 medals in the World Championships. But like most stories of success, her path had setbacks and heartbreak. Learn more about Alicia Sacramo.. -
How to Get Out of a Handstand Video
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Gymnastics is as much about mastering skills as it is gracefully finishing them. Learn three ways to get out of a handstand with grace in this how-to video from About.com. -
Quick Tip: How to Roll Out of a Handstand Video
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Well, you've gotten yourself up there! Now how to get out? In this quick tip video from About.com, learn how to dismount out of a handstand with a forward roll. -
2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards -- Gymnastics
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The winners of the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards in Gymnastics -
How to Teach a Handstand Video
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Teach gymnastic students to do a handstand by demonstrating the steps and encouraging proper practice. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to teach a handstand so your students can ..