SHARED by: Haley Blair, Director of Gymtime NYC Team

Do you have a gymnast that eats, sleeps and breathes gymnastics? Coach Haley shared her picks to help foster your child’s love for the sport!

  1. As a growing athlete, staying hydrated is the first step to success. This water bottle doesn’t only look good, (especially in Gymtime green!) it keeps your water cold for 24 hours or warm for 12 hours! Water Bottle, S’Well
  2. Balancing school, friends, family and gymnastics can be a lot! A journal is a great outlet for children to process their emotions and can help keep their heads clear. Start them young and they might take use this as a tool throughout their lives! Journal, Moleskine
  3. Stick that handstand once and for all! With most gymnastics sequences involving a handstand to some extent, it’s important young gymnasts get the proper foundation and form from the beginning. Handstand homework can help perfect their stance when their coaches aren’t watching! Handstand Homework, Tumbltrak
  4.  Build inspiration with Olympic gold metal-winner, Gabrielle Douglas’ book, “Grace, Gold and, Glory.” A perfect read over winter break! “Grace, Gold and Glory My Leap of Faith”, Zonderkids
  5. We now have our very own leos! Look sharp at practice, while representing Gymtime! *These will be available when we return from winter break, something to look forward to in January! Gymtime Leos, Destira
  6. The wedge mat is perfect for practicing forward rolls, backward rolls, backbends and kick-overs. Give your gymnast that extra edge come competition days! Wedge Tumbling Mat, Amazon

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