Author: Darryl Davis

Gymnastics is important because it can help develop physical and mental skills, and can also teach life lessons.  At TRC GYMNASTICS, we are about developing the not only the gymnast but the developmental skills of all of our student athletes. 

Physical benefits

• Strength: Gymnastics helps build strength in the arms, legs, shoulders, back, chest, and abdomen 
• Flexibility: Gymnastics improves the range of motion in joints 
• Coordination: Gymnastics helps develop coordination and precision 
• Balance: Gymnastics helps develop balance and the ability to perform jumps and leaps 
• Bone density: Gymnastics can help increase bone density 

Mental benefits 

• Self-esteem: Gymnastics can help build self-worth and a sense of achievement
• Stress management: Gymnastics can help manage stress levels and improve mood
• Memory: Gymnastics can help improve memory
• Spatial awareness: Gymnastics can help elevate spatial awareness

Life lessons

• Patience: Gymnastics can help teach patience by learning to wait your turn 
• Resilience: Gymnastics can help teach resilience by learning to get back up after falling