WHY GYMNASTICS?

There are many benefits of gymnastics, for all children. Extended participation in gymnastics classes provides children with many physical, cognitive and psychological benefits. Skills children gain from participation in gymnastics will continue benefitting them throughout their lives, no matter what sport they play or activity they participate in.  Read below to learn more and you will see why you should enroll your child in a gymnastics class today!

PHYSICAL BENEFITS: 

*an increase in muscular strength, flexibility and endurance.

*an increase in both static and dynamic balance

*the ability to relax

*correct body alignment while walking, standing, jumping

*the knowledge of how to fall and roll safely

*increased agility and coordination

COGNITIVE BENEFITS:

*awareness of the body

*awareness of space and how it relates to the body

*awareness of relationships: body parts to each other and the apparatus

*awareness of relationships with others

PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS:

*The joy of movement mastery

*discipline and self-control

*that the exercise habit is a pleasurable daily occurrence

*a confident self-image and a positive attitude towards their bodies

*trust in one's own abilities; move from a world of "I can't" to "I can"!

*develop a greater ability to focus on tasks