2011 USA Gymnastics
Fitness Program PROGRAM INFO What: The USA Gymnastics Fitness Program is an initiative that encourages physical fitness through fun activities that emphasizes strength training, cardiovascular exercise, flexibility and good nutrition. Who: The program is geared toward children 6-16 years old. The program is
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designed for year-round use to develop a physically active lifestyle for today’s youth. The new 2011 edition also features scales of measurement and additional movement training exercises, as well as exercises for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Other new materials include individual online video breakdowns of every exercise, a handstand progression wall chart, updated 2011National Gymnastics Day logo, and 2011” Year of the Handstand” logo and stickers. Where: The USA Gymnastics Fitness Program can be held at any gymnastics club, youth organization, school or community center. You can find a local club by calling 1-800-345-4719 or visiting www.usagymclub.com. When: While the program is designed to be year-round program, most gymnastics clubs start their sessions in the early spring with a renewed push during the back-to-school time frame. Each year, National Gymnastics Day (Sept. 17, 2011) is a platform for clubs to host demonstrations of the program and voluntary participate in the National Gymnastics Day’s fundraising efforts for Children’s Miracle Network. This year, a nationwide handstand competition is planned.
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