Activities at Earls Gymnastics
During a typical 1 hour weekly session gymnasts work in groups as they move through a variety of activities. Each activity is designed to condition, strengthen or develop a specific muscle group or set of skills.
* Please note - our Junior Gym classes follow a slightly different structure.
Warm Up
Pulse raising warm up delivered in differing styles warmups, races, games.
Flexibility
Work on increasing each gymnast’s general range of movement with emphasis on correct technique for splits, japana, bridges.
Conditioning
Developing strength and control throughout all muscle groups.
Floor
Gymnasts work on the sprung floor area using progressions and specific equipment to learn and develop new skills.
Vault
Gymnasts work on the vault using progressions and specific equipment to learn and develop new skills.
Plyometrics
Muscle conditioning with a focus on plyometrics. Plyometrics is a method of training muscle elastic strength and explosiveness to enhance athletic performance.
Bar
Swings, upward circles jumping from different heights of bar and developing upper body strength.
Balance Work
Developing balance through one-foot balancing, handstands, headstands and much more.
Rebound
Using trampolines, fast track and trampettes to perfect and develop core strength and a number of gymnastics elements.
