Blooper Wednesday!!--Funnies for today!

Tips Tuesday: How to Keep Gymnastics Interesting

Monday's Weekend Recap

Monday's here again! Get ready for a great week!

Jetter, Whitcomb win all-around titles at Tournament of Pas-de-Calais
Click HERE to see how the USA stacked up in France over the weekend!
Way to go girls!

Congratulations to everyone who competed at Level 5 state this weekend here in Colorado!
Way to close out the season!

Also, it's intrasquad time again! Wherever you are, check out the college teams in your area--they're all gearing up to start a fantastic NCAA season!

Friday's Funny

The Thursday News

Local Gymnastics NEWS

December 5 & 6 Level 5 State @ Loveland High School hosted by Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies

Alexander Artemev of Lakewood to Represent USA in International Competition

USA Gymnastics announces international assignments for December

11/30/2009

Alexander Artemev and Kytra Hunter
© FIG and John Cheng

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Nov. 30, 2009 – 2008 Olympic bronze-medalist Alexander Artemev of Lakewood, Colo., is among the seven U.S. gymnasts who will represent the USA in international competition this December. The two international events are the 2009 Toyota International Gymnastics Competition, Dec. 12-13, in Toyota City, Japan, and the 14th International Tournament of Pas-de-Calais, Dec. 4-5, in Arques, France. Assignments are listed below.

14th International Tournament of Pas-de-Calais
Dec. 4-5, Argues, France

Amanda Jetter, Milford, Ohio/ Cincinnati Gymnastics
Cassandra Whitcomb, Cincinnati, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics

2009 Toyota International Gymnastics Competition
Dec. 12-13, Toyota City, Japan

Men

Alex Artemev, Lakewood, Colo./5280 Gymnastics
Alex Buscagila, Cary, Ill./Stanford University
Tim Gentry, Plano, Texas/Stanford, University

Women
Kytra Hunter, Frederick, Md./Hill's Gymnastics
Mackenzie Caquatto, Naperville, Ill./Naperville Gymnastics Club

Copyright © USA Gymnastics

Lopez Dominates 16th Bolivian Games

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Former University of Denver gymnast and 2008 Olympian, Jessica Lopez (Venezuela), won five gold medals and one bronze at the 16th Bolivian Games, held this week in Sucre, Bolivia.

Click HERE to see the full article featured in International Gymnast.

Blooper Wednesday--A Swinging OUCH!

Tips Tuesday: The Importance of Stretching

Anybody involved in athletics knows that stretching and flexibility are important aspects of injury prevention. Athletes from gymnasts to dancers to basketball players to swimmers all partake in some form of warm-up before starting the rituals of daily practice.

Flexibility allows joints to move through full range of motion, which can help keep your body protected from injury by keeping muscles pliable. Stretching can also help limit the effects of old injuries in your current training.

By increasing your flexibility you will increase the amount of movement your limbs have before an injury occurs. A definite plus when looking to prolong your career in sports!

Two types of stretching include static stretching and dynamic stretching. Static stretches include any stretch that is held for 15-30 seconds of time at a point just prior to feeling discomfort. Static stretches are best conducted after your workout to focus on increasing range of motion.
Dynamic stretches, however, are a perfect warm-up prior to a workout. These stretches are more effective at reducing muscle stiffness, so doing these exercises will decrease the likelihood of muscle tears. Warming up with dynamic stretching can increase injury prevention and preparation for your workout.

Now...talking about flexibility and the importance of stretching, take a look at this video! This guy is flexible!