Gymnastics Warm Ups

Physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness are all integral parts of the sport known as gymnastics. Gymnastics is an Olympic sport practiced in almost every country in the world, and involves the execution of sequences of physical feats, aesthetically pleasing routines and demonstrations of an athlete's agility. Gymnastics is also one of the most popular sports for young children, as beginner gymnastics exercises foster self-confidence, team building and general athleticism. Before beginning any gymnastics workout there are necessary warm ups that should be done. Get online gymnastics instruction from Texas Gymnastics State Champion Heather McCanna, as she gives warm up tips such as wardrobe, where to stretch and demonstrates warm ups such as standing stretches, ankle and wrist stretches, pike stretch, straddle stretching, left and right leg splits, bridge stretch, handstand, cartwheel, and the back bend.