growth

So I always hear about how growth spurts can really mess up just about everything for a gymnast. On the one hand, I completely understand why that is. But on the other hand I wonder why it changes everything when they are doing the same skills day in and day out in the gym. Why can some...

And not the physical sort! My daughter just started gymnastics last summer (she's 9 &1/2) and has progressed really quickly. They moved her from rec classes to pre team within a month or two and just just joined the team this month. Coaches are still debating whether she will compete new...

Hi There, I have a level 5 gymnast who is 9 years old, working towards level 6. She was a great level 5, frequently placing top 3 in all-around at competitions. She has been working level 6 skills even through the level 5 meet season and was starting to really understand the concepts...

Hi everyone! I am doing a study on female in gymnastics and its affects on growth. If you know of anyone that has taken any type of gymnastics class at any point in their life. Please forward them this survey. We need enough responses by December 4, 2011. Please help! Thank you very much...

Since summer is coming to an end and most kids do a lot of growing over the summer, I was wondering if any of your gymmies have hit a growth spurt this summer and how much did they grow? My dd is 12 (will turn 13 in January) and she hasn't grown much this summer. Puberty hasn't hit yet and am...

She had high hopes to skip level 4 and go to 5 but she grew 4 inches and 20 lbs between October and March (she is 11 btw) She was doing so well, then the growth spurt hit and it has been increasingly difficult for her. She went from 4'10 to 5'3 and she isn't done. What is frustrating me is...

Hi All, My DD, 15 years old competing L9, went through a massive growth spurt over the past year. Our guess is approx 4 inches in 1 year. She is now about 5' 5". She is still able to do most of her skills but they are just not as clean/high/powerful as they used to be. How much do you think...

I have a question for anyone with an opinion or experience with this.:p My DD is 10. She will turn 11 in December. She is likely going to be repeating L5 next season (Oct-May). I am guessing that she is going to hit the big growth spurt sometime in this time period...I am basing this on her...

My daughter went to a specialist who figured her to be about 4'6" as her height. The doctor wants to start her on growth hormones. Does anyone know if this will effect her eligibilty for college or even an olympic opportunity? She is an elite gymnast so she might have a chance for the Olympics...

A conversation today with a co-worker about gymnastics brought up a topic that I often dismissed as unfounded. But... being open minded, I thought I'd ask the experts and those more 'in-the-know' then I. Does Gymnastics have any adverse effect in a child athletes growth, or physical maturity...

Fortunately or unfortunately I am finding gymnastics at the older age of 21. From articles I've read, males usually stop growing anywhere at 21 or possibly 22 years of age. If I am still growing in height, I don't want to compromise that by doing too much gymnastics. Does anyone know if...

My daughter had a HUGE growth spurt this summer, and shot up to 4 foot almost 6 inches!!! She is 9 years old. She used to be about the middle of the group, and now she is one of the tallest!!! Is that normal for 9 year olds?

Wow people, look what we have become. We now have over 2000 members and we are still growing daily. Just wanted to say thanks to you all for making this the most awesome board to visit. Friendly, interesting and educational. We have it all. Keep up the good work!:D

Are you doing anything specific with regard to feeding your gymnast? I was wondering if you encourage them to eat differently on training and non-training days. For those of us who have a long travel time to get home after training sessions, how do you handle feeding them - a meal in the...