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Benefits of GYMNASTICS 5
from Hearthsong 23
by Mary Salter
#1 Develop Cognitive Skills
The left and right brain have to work in concert to learn routines. The focus helps kids connect what the brain is saying with what the body is doing.
#2 Build Strong Healthy Bones
Gymnastics is a weightbearing activity that increases bone density. It also builds the foundation for muscle strength, endurance, and power.
#4 Teaches Discipline
Hard work, dedication, and commitment−traits that kids will use every day in life. Children learn from a young age that practice makes perfect−key life skill!
#3 Improve Flexibility & Coordination
Flexibility and coordination promote alignment skills and proper posture. The benefits carry into adulthood.
#5
It’s FUN!
The most important benefit, of course!
Tumbling, jumping, and flipping are movements toddlers love to engage in. Gymnastics leverages the ways kids naturally love to PLAY to increase endorphins, leading to JOYFUL, POSITIVE KIDS.
