How to Mentally Prepare For Meets Are you “meet ready”? You may have answered: “Yes, I do daily conditioning, run through my routines daily and work on my skills in every training session.” Those things are necessary for all gymnasts but those things only mean that you are in “physical meet shape.” To be fully in meet shape you must … Boost Confidence>>
How to Mentally Prepare For Big Meets Competition seasons are long and arduous… The grind of the season can take a toll on a gymnast’s body as they overcome injuries and physical tiredness, but the mental part of the sport can be more challenging. Dealing with mental exhaustion, pressure of a big meet, personal issues, travel, overcoming an end of … Boost Confidence>>
Mental Preparation For Competition Some gymnasts have superstitions that they hold on to for their competitions. Some have to wear a certain leotard or eat a certain meal beforehand. Some even chose not to wash their “lucky” leotard, because they feel this takes away their good luck. They feel if they don’t hold to these superstitions, they won’t perform well … Boost Confidence>>