Hmmm. 100th post of 2025 today, so we'll go back to one of our favourite subjects. Everyone admires acrobats for their flexibility, strength and balance. Well, those are the things that come from regular training, alongside - most important of all - commitment. If you are working with a partner, then we need to add in 'trust'. Trust that your partner is always prepared in case something doesn't quite right and you need to be caught or supported. It takes years of dedication to achieve some of the things you see in shows, circus or indeed in amateur acrobatic gymnastics clubs. Friendships made doing acro last for life. We should know. Here's a succession of things going well, and occasionally not so well. Above all, make it FUN.  That is from the top acrobatic gymnastics club in the UK - Spelthorne - part of their Christmas display from a few years ago. The art of the possible with good training. We go next to the USA to admire the current generation - one lad from S...

We love acrobatic gymnasts where guys work together to create amazing balances and other combinations. We also try to develop basic handstands in anyone who trains in our vicinity! Today we celebrate the art - everything from 'just give it a try' to really getting the body shape and line perfect for gymnastics competitions. So, in no particular order, here we go! The Ossolodkov brothers - potential world champions" More of them... Let's support the kids... A planche is still a hand balance... Shape training - grind mode Which is correct - left or right? Your answer should be - LEFT! Here's the perfect shoulder line: This next is not really a handstand, but we like it... It's good to practice handstand walking - especially backwards like that! And this guy needs to work on his leg control...

Gymnasts have to train ferociously hard to achieve their skill sets, but at the same time develop great physiques as a result. Today we have gymnasts at all levels, all ages, training, occasionally messing up, having fun together and putting on some pretty good routines for us as well. Enjoy, be inspired to get that bit fitter than you are now.