As gymnastics/acrobatics coaches, we always say that the gymnasts can never spend enough time on their hands (i.e. supporting their weight on their hands). They need a good handstand for every piece of apparatus, actually. Today we can see some results - mostly excellent, some perhaps not (but making the effort). Including acrobatic groups pitching and catching, working together. Definitely an exhibition of physical fitness, of course. This post is quite heavy on videos, but in many cases it is the action which is important. Bear with us!   This guy goes for endurance... ...by the way, when we were training we had to do 8 minutes, but against a wall for occasional support   ...an unusual location, but you can't stop those circus performers even when they have free time!   ... and that last one is a good effort, but a typical 'banana back' caused by poor shoulder flexibility He's balancing OK though.  Some "easy steps" now, and then some games: Start young...  ...

Gymnastics successes - and maybe a bit of posing and larking around too. And the odd training 'FAIL'... Gymnastics success requires commitment and dedication - and a determination to improve and succeed...   

Gymnastics requires commitment, discipline, determination, dedication... yes, it's a tough sport but really rewarding.  And it is great for the body image too because you get strong, stay flexible, and development great endurance. Great camaraderie, too. So we celebrate our favourite sport again today. Performance, training, and relaxing too! Yes, there are plenty of 'fails'! ...ha ha - another fail