When you think of gymnastics, what comes to mind?
Maybe it’s Simone Biles landing a legendary triple-double back flip, maybe it’s, “the perfect 10” you’ve heard so much about, or maybe it’s the sheer strength and incredible ability to perform under pressure that all these athletes seemed to be so poised with. It’s no debate, gymnastics is a hard sport that does require incredible strength training and dedication.
But here’s the secret…
At ASI Gymnastics we offer gymnastics classes for kids where our athletes are more than how they perform in class. Our kids gymnastics programs helps develop coordination, balance, and body control. Our coaches ensure that each and every kid they coach doesn’t leave class without gaining at least 3 life skills through gymnastics…
- Confidence
- Strength
- Coordination
Now, let’s talk about confidence through gymnastics!
Have you ever tried a handstand or attempted a backflip? Chances are you wouldn’t just walk onto a gymnastics floor for the first time ever and throw a perfect tumbling pass. If you did, you’d be superhuman! Many of us have thought to ourselves, “I can’t do this” and moments later proven ourselves wrong. Gymnastics exercises do that. Every turn you take pushes you out of your comfort zone, teaches you to conquer your fears, and shows you that YOU ARE capable of more than what your mind tells you.
The saying practice makes perfect doesn’t exist for no reason
I want to challenge you to stop and think about how strength has played a role in your kids life. OK! Now that you’ve thought about it, I bet some examples might’ve come to mind where your kid has been strong, brave, even daring. Have you ever thought about why gymnastics is great for kids? Well…at ASI we build strong athletes so your kids can thrive in everything that they do. Whether that be something active that they are doing or a mental battle they’re facing. Building strength, pushing limits, discovering that “I can do this” feeling, are all attributes that stem from repeated, consistent practice. ASI is a place where your child isn’t just learning gymnastics…they’re getting stronger inside and out, ready to conquer whatever comes next!
From Gymnastics to Everyday Life Coordination Can Make All the Difference!!
Every movement in gymnastics requires you to be in tune with your body. From bear crawling through a Kidz Gym circuit, to learning a hurdle in Girls Gymnastics, to your pretty finish at the end of a hard skill…every muscle, every ligament, every movement has to align perfectly in order to do the simplest skill. If you’ve thought to yourself, “Is gymnastics for 6-year-olds too young to start?” Then we are going to reframe your thinking! Focusing on the development of motor skills for children is something that ASI does daily. As a sport that improves coordination gymnastics can help your child master skills that can be applied to all of life. From throwing a ball, to racing a friend, whether you are in Dallas or Houston, ASI Gymnastics helps with it all. Come join us and be a part of something bigger than a sport!
Do sports correlate to success later in life?
In an article by The University of Texas at Austin called, “How to choose a sport for your daughter or son” The author wrote, “Think about what sports can deliver based on their nature, their design, and their implementation” The author encourages us to think through how the sport your child participates in can correlate to success in their life. What life skills are you looking for your child to gain? Let your child explore gymnastics. Gain skills like confidence, strength, and coordination, but also so much more than that. Try a class, let us know what you think!
