Gymnastics requires a great deal of strength, flexibility and balance. Concentration and alertness are also important qualities, which can be augmented by choosing the right gymnastics music. Your music should fit your routine, but most important of all, it should inspire you to perform your best. ...read more
Making your own gymnastics video is a great way to show off your skills to friends, family, coaches and competition. Before you make one, you need to decide which gymnastic events to incorporate. Always make sure you are spotted or with a coach when performing gymnastics to prevent potential injuries. ...read more
Teaching kids about fitness at an early age will encourage them to lead a healthy life. An adult can also stay active and become healthier when providing their child with education on fitness. Remember that teaching a child requires patience, but it can be very rewarding. ...read more
Gymnastics, like any other sport or workout seems to go better with music. Gymnastics even requires music in some cases. For example, if you are putting together a routine for a competition, you are normally expected to have music to go with your routine. ...read more
Gymnasts use different types of equipment for rhythmic gymnastics. Rhythmic gymnastics is a gymnastics sport involves various types of routines and includes equipment such as ribbons, balls and hoops. Strength, flexibility and balance are key factors to have to excel in this sport. ...read more
The trampoline can be fun and exciting, but also the site of accidents and injuries. Children under 17 are most at risk, and research has shown that 89 percent of trampoline accidents occur in their own yard. The best way to prevent accidents is to place the trampoline in a safe location with netting and padding, and to supervise at all times. ...read more
One of the biggest challenges facing parents is keeping kids healthy. Obesity rates in children have tripled and 17% of our kids are now obese. Doing active things together as a family is one way to fight back, another is to invest in equipment that they will have fun using while getting the exercise they need at the same time. ...read more
Gymnastics requires manipulating the body to create routines that involve somersaults, flips and body control. Most gymnastics takes place in a gym which contains equipment. For people who want to train at home, there are gymnastic mats you can use at home. ...read more
Gymnastic leotard appears to be a very basic garment. However, just as the swimsuit is designed to help the athlete go through the water, a leotard is also designed to be comfortable and to help enhance a gymnast while performing their routines. ...read more
Gymnastics leotards are needed in many different sports and when you play the sport often, you will need more than one pair, which can add up in expenses. Leotards are comfortable and fit tightly, making them the preferred sportswear for gymnastics. Here's some ways to find cheap gymnastics leotards. ...read more
Autism is a condition categorized by problems processing information between the synapses and the nerve cells. Symptoms include a lack of focus and interest, as well as various difficulties with speech. A special sports program that caters to autistic children helps the child to focus on the sport and learn the skill in a comfortable environment. ...read more
By Anonymous July 10, 2011
This listing is outdated. Skyline is now located at 4121 North Ravenswood. Best kept secret in the neighborhood! They have classes for my kids who are two different skill levels. I like how they listen to the needs of the parents and are willling to arrange classes to fit busy families' schedules. Very liberal policy about making up missed classes. They make my kids want to learn new skills. The talk around the dinner table is always about gymnastics - one dreams of being on the team at Skyline, the other dreams of learning new skills to show off to her frineds. I'm sure the instructors at Skyline will help them both achieve their dreams! ...read more
By benjamin b smith at Citysearch November 25, 2009
This is the only gym in Chicago that give advanced Rocklimbing classes for Kids. they are not baby sitters, and rock climbing is dangerous yet this gym knows how to keep it safe. great staff! ...read more
By Rather not say August 24, 2009
I LOVE SKYLINE its the best gymnastics place for a kid to take classes or anything! GO SKYLINE ...read more
