Why Gymnastics?

Study after study confirm that kids involved in sports, including gymnastics, are more likely to stay away from drugs, score higher on achievement tests, stay in school, have greater self-esteem and live a healthier lifestyle. LA Gymnastics is a healthy athletic environment where children are learning motor development, interpersonal relationship skills, perseverance, discipline, commitment, humor, perspective, teamwork, humility and leadership. And they kids think they're just having fun!

Here are some of the most important reasons why learning a fundamentals of gymnastics is not only a healthy choice but also a healthy lifestyle.

Gymnastics is a multifaceted sport. (lasg, gymnastics is los angeles)
This is a sport that develops physical strength, speed, agility, nerves of steel, and competitive prowess. Throw in grace and personality and you have a sport that relays on a wide range of ability.

Each event in gymnastics offers unique challenges and thrills and include: General Gymnastics for Men include Rings, Horse, Vault, Floor, High Bar, Parallel Bars. General Events for Women/Girls include: Beam, Uneven Bars, Floor and Vault. Add in Trampoline and Tumbling and the opportunities in the sport are endless.

We just completed our 2013 LA Lights Tournament which was an amazing success! So many gymnasts from around the World and Nationally came to compete from all levels.

We had the highest attendence of Competitors in our history. Thank you to all our Local and International support! We had banquet with music, delicious food and entertainment. There was a Meet & Greet with our Coaches and Gymnasts and so much more.

We are collecting all our pictures and will be posting the experience for you to share and enjoy.

Also what's going on is we started our Session I today. Did you sign up? If not, don't miss out on the fun and Olympic designed classes we have here at Los Angeles School of Gymnastics.

Start the year with a SPRING and sign up to go to our SPRING CAMP starting March 25th - April 5th. We provide exciting classes, lunch and techniques that focus a develop for "pose and self-confidence". LA Times

2013 Spring Camp Brochure can be downloaded here.

SPRING CAMP - 

We have classes for Boys & Girls ages 4-14yrs

Monday thru Friday from 9am-3pm*

(*with early/late care available)

KIDIE CAMP -

We have classes for Boys & Girls ages 2-4yrs

Monday thru Friday from 9am - 12pm

Call us today to get your child registered! 

Please note: Camp is Non-refundable, Non-transfer

SUMMER CAMP-

Every year our Summer Camp fills its classes quicker and quicker. So don't miss out.

June 10th - August 30th

SAVE MONEY when you register for Camp during our OPEN HOUSE on May 19 from 1pm-3pm

Download our brochure here. 

Rythmic Camp-

Experience a Camp that will last a lifetime. Our Rhythmic Camp Starts June 18-Aug 22, 2013.

Work with our Coach Diana Tuesday- Thursday from 9am-12pm

Take a flyer to share or post on the fridge for a reminder. 

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Tip for the Day:

STRETCH -

Stretching is a powerful part of any exercise program. Most aerobic and strength training programs inherently cause your muscles to contract and flex. Stretching after you exercise promotes equal balance. Stretching also increases flexibility, improves range of motion of your joints and boosts circulation. Stretching can even promote better posture and relieve stress.

As a general rule, stretch whenever you exercise. If you don't exercise regularly, you might want to stretch at least three times a week to maintain flexibility. When you're stretching, keep it gentle. Breathe freely as you hold each stretch. Try not to hold your breath. Don't bounce or hold a painful stretch. Expect to feel tension while you're stretching. If you feel pain, you've gone too far.

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It's a New Year and time to make good of the Resolutions you created in December.

Los Angeles School of Gymnastics encourage and promote a Healthy Lifestyle with Youths and Adults. 

"Gymnastics is the bases of all sports" teaching flexibility, discipline, strength and much more allowing more time playing and less injuries. With a Healthy Body, follows a Healthy Mind. Focus, determination and perserverance creates a "Gom" means "to become familiar with ones self" and has the strong implication of training the mind. 

A healthier lifestyle can promote a life full of quality and longevity.

With a proper diet, consistent sleep, stress relief and excerise, you create a fuller life. Here are 10 Easy Ways To A Healthy New Year.

1. EXERCISE YOUR HEART

1. Performing cardiovascular exercise strengthens the cardiovascular system and over time lowers your resting heart rate. Forms of cardiovascular workouts include running, swimming, biking or using machines such as an elliptical or an indoor rower. The American College of Sports Medicine suggests performing a moderate intensity cardio workout 30 minutes a day, five days a week, or a vigorous cardio session for 20 minutes daily, three days a week.

2. BUILD STRENGTH

Resistance training is another healthy lifestyle method that will potentially increase metabolism. Since muscle tissue requires calories to survive, the adaptation of new muscle creates a demand for greater calorie burn. The ACSM also recommends sticking to a twice-weekly resistance program consisting of eight to 10 exercises, keeping repetitions around eight to 12.

3. PLAY SPORTS

A way to get moving again can come from enjoying your favorite sport. Games or leagues in your area provide a way to receive adequate exercise. Gymnastics is an excellent foundation for all sports.

4. INVOLVE THE FAMILY

Involving the whole family is another method to create group support and quality time with loved ones. Create games that include the entire family for a workout filled with fun.

5. CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT

Reducing calories in your diet creates a way to increase overall health and lower body weight. Understand your daily caloric needs by using the basal metabolic rate formula. Basal metabolic rate refers to the amount of calories burned at resting levels. An average BMR for women is typically around 2,000 to 2,100 calories a day, and for men, 2,700 to 2,900 calories daily.

6. AVOID PROCESSED FOODS

Avoiding processed foods can increase overall health and prevent unwanted weight gain and illness. Processed foods have been blamed for behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, weight gain and certain cancers, reports the Puristat Digestive Wellness Center.

7. CONTROL CRAVINGS

Eliminating nighttime eating will also assist in weight reduction and health improvement. Keep yourself occupied and be aware of times when cravings are highest.

8. SLEEP

Getting adequate sleep is crucial for weight reduction and health. According to the University of Chicago Medical Center, "Sleep deprivation triggers the release of unwanted hormones such as cortisol, which alters glucose metabolism resulting in fat storage." Sleeping at least eight hours a night will help promote regular glucose metabolism and limit weight gain.

9. REDUCE STRESS

Controlling stress is another method of creating a healthy lifestyle. Like sleep deprivation, high levels of stress activate hormone release, including cortisol, which modifies glucose metabolism. Unwanted food cravings typically occur during high levels of stress. Control your daily stress by first identifying certain causes and create steps to reduce stress levels. One method could be performing deep-breathing techniques for five to 10 minutes when stress levels are heightened. Yoga can be an outlet for levels of stress and relaxation from your stress-filled life.

10. TAKE GRADUAL STEPS

Make gradual and progressive strides toward improving your health. An overall lifestyle change takes time to create. Set small, time-oriented goals and track your success to achieve the big picture that is total wellness.

(Reference Livestrong.com)

I know "Discipline" is key to a Healthy lifestyle and as much as that juicy burger on T.V. calls to you late at night, take a deep breathe, wait 10 mins and reach for that healthy snack.

Your body and mind will thank you in the morning. :) Share with us here at Los Angeles School of Gymnastics, some of your 10 Ways to a Healthy Year or some of your favorite snacks to quench that craving. 

Dominique Dawes sprints across the blacktop at Maury Elementary School in Washington D.C. last Wednesday in a relay race with students. Not exactly the kind of workout that keeps the 33-year-old former gymnast in shape. She was there as co-chair of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, a group that's trying to implement Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" initiative to prevent childhood obesity. While the grade schoolers sprinted past her in sensible sneakers, she told me what she does to maintain her svelte physique now that she's no longer doing double backflips.

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"I went through a tough stage at the end of my gymnastics career," she admits, "where I put on that freshman 15." Now she does yoga and pilates several times a week because she says they're "good for my mind as well as my body." She also enjoys taking a "boot camp" class at her gym that uses military-style training techniques—think pushups and a lot of yelling. And she's got a secret for her neighbors who hire lawn service companies: To burn calories, she mows hers herself. Her next step is to incorporate planting and weeding into her workout routine, but she first has to learn some gardening skills. "I'm going to get some tips from Michelle Obama the next time I visit the White House garden," she says.

Since you may not be able to stomach boot camp or get gardening advice from the first lady, what are some practical ways to maintain your fitness as you age? If you don't have time for formal workouts, squeeze in activity whenever possible—like walking to the post office during your lunch break instead of driving there after work, Dawes says. Sometimes exercise can be a time-saver, like parking farther away at the mall and walking for five minutes instead of taking 10 minutes to hunt for a close spot.

If you have young children, use them as a built-in incentive to get active. "Be creative, make it fun, and get your kid involved," says Dawes. She recently visited a town that had a "walking school bus," where a rotating group of parents walk all the neighborhood kids to school. If you're able to set aside an hour for playtime, choose freeze tag or frisbee over a board game. Parents can even formalize these activity efforts by signing up through their child's school for the chance to earn a "President's Active Lifestyle Award." Adults earn this by logging 30 minutes of exercise—kids need an hour after school—five days a week for six weeks.

 
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Gymnastics can be an excellent lifestyle and long term goal for health and fitness. WE make Olympians here at Los Angeles School of Gymnastics.

You can see the hard work and dedication of Gymnasts Jan 26 & 27 during the Olympic caliber Gymnastics LA Lights. Its a Tournament you don't want to miss! Years and months of disciplined training gymnasts compete in Rhymthic Gymnastics and Los Angeles School of Gymnastics are a part of this monumental experience.

And as a REMINDER, don't forget to get your EARLY PAYMENT to SAVE money! Contact our office for details and don't miss the opportunity to save money!

(Reference HealthNews)