Andrew Payne

In this article, I dive into a discipline competed by both male and female gymnasts – Power Tumbling (TUM). If you are familiar with other gymnastics disciplines you will realize that Tumbling skills are found in pretty much every other discipline. But Tumbling is also a stand-alone discipline and can be known as Power Tumbling. […]

In this article, I dive into an Olympic event competed by female Artistic gymnasts – the Balance Beam (BB). At less than 4 inches wide, the beam is arguably the scariest of all the apparatus. Gymnasts must have pinpoint accuracy when placing their hands and feet on the beam, especially as the skill level in

The Uneven Bars require gymnasts to perform impressive skills with strong upper body strength and power. Over time, the Uneven Bars have evolved significantly and are now considered the toughest event out of the four for female gymnasts. This in-depth article examines the history of the uneven bars as well as the demands and individual

In this article, I analyze an event competed by both male and female Artistic gymnasts – Vault Gymnastics (VT). Vault is the quickest of all the events in Artistic gymnastics. From start to finish an Olympic-level gymnast can complete a vault in around 5 to 6 seconds. Blink and you’ll miss it. There are many

For those starting their journey into the fascinating world of competitive girls’ gymnastics, Level 1 gymnastics skills are the foundation, the building block upon which all other skills are built. In this article, we will delve into the essential Level 1 gymnastics skills list that every budding female gymnast should be familiar with. Whether you’re

Dipping your toes into the gymnastics world? You’ve probably heard about the different levels in gymnastics and wondered, what exactly are level 2 gymnastics skills? Well, you’re in the right place! Let’s get started! What is Level 2 Gymnastics? The world of gymnastics is structured in levels, with each stage representing a specific set of

Have you ever wondered if gymnastics can stunt your growth? Does the long and intense training schedule make you short or does gymnastics just lend itself to people who are naturally less tall? There is no single, definitive answer and the truth is that there are many factors that contribute to most elite gymnasts being

Every four years, gymnasts from around the world gather to compete at the Olympic Games, the ultimate goal for many athletes. But how do gymnasts qualify for the Olympics? In this article, we will answer that question. The Basics of Olympic Gymnastics First, let’s review the basics of Olympic gymnastics. There are three types of