Andrew Payne

Gymnastics is a sport that has a vocabulary of many terms, names and abbreviations which can confuse even those experienced in the sport. In this article, we explain many gymnastics terms and provide links with further information. Here is a glossary of gymnastics terms in alphabetical order: 10.0 System – The previous scoring system where

The balance beam is one of the most challenging apparatuses in women’s artistic gymnastics. Performing skills on a thin beam less than 4″ wide and 4 feet off the ground requires immense skill, balance and courage. While the sport has evolved rapidly, with gymnasts performing increasingly difficult skills, there are some skills that were once

When do gymnasts retire? Most gymnasts have retired by their early twenties and many peak while still in their teens. There are many factors that make gymnasts retire so early in comparison to other sports. It is a tough sport with demanding levels of training from a young age and apart from a very few

Have you ever wondered how to become an Olympic gymnast? It all comes down to intense, disciplined, and meticulously planned training that starts at a remarkably young age. In this article we look at the training schedules, mental preparation and abilities needed to reach the very top of one of the toughest sports in the

Simone Biles choice to withdraw part way through the 2020 Tokyo Olympics had many people wondering ‘what is a mental block in gymnastics?’ Attitudes towards this important topic have begun to shift and this article explores them in depth along with the strategies needed to overcome and even prevent mental blocks occurring. Let’s get started.