Gymnastics Strength Challenge: Park
SHARED by: Samantha Katorkas, Gymtime NYC Team Director
The park is a great place to build strength and endurance for gymnastics. Utilize the park equipment in ways you haven’t before! Have fun!
Please note: Only attempt these activities in a safe place under your parent or guardian’s direct supervision. Do not attempt skills which are beyond your ability. Have fun!
Monkey Bars
- 5 Leg Lifts
- 10 Tuck Ups
- 6 Windshield Wipers – lift legs and move them to the right and switch to the left, 3 times each side.
- 5 Pull Ups
- 5 Chin-Ups
Knee Highs – 80x
Tuck Jumps – As many as you can in a row
Run around the perimeter of the park as fast as you can. Have someone time you and try to beat your best time.
Stairs – Run up and Down Stairs – 10x
Park Bench
- 10 Arm Dips
- 20 Rebounding Jumps onto Bench
- 20 Jump and Sticks
- 15 push ups
Jump side-to-side, front-to-back over a small object.
Jump Rope
Play tennis or basketball
Thank you to our wonderful gymnasts from our Gymtime NYC gymnastics team for being amazing models. Grab a friend and have fun staying fit all summer long!
