When school is out for the summer, it's tempting to take a break from sports and athletic activities for the season. However, engaging in these endeavors during this time provides a host of benefits, especially for growing kids and teens. Here's a closer look at why you should enroll your child in gymnastics classes and sign them up for specialty camps throughout the season. 

Why Sign Your Child Up for Gymnastics Classes or Summer Camp?

1. Stay Active

Kids and teens need around 60 minutes of exercise a day to maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of developing a chronic disease. During the school year, physical education (PE), recess, and sports help them meet these daily goals. When school gets out, kids' fitness opportunities are significantly reduced. Sticking with gymnastics training throughout the summer can ensure they maintain this activity level. 

2. Maintain Skills

Gymnastics is a full-body sport. From the beam to the uneven bars, the movements require strong muscles and incredible flexibility. Yet, many of the moves also depend on muscle memory, especially if they're complicated. For example, floor routines often involve fast-moving sequences, such as a front handspring into a round-off, finishing with a backflip.

Muscle memory allows the gymnast to easily move through the steps without focusing on every individual limb and muscle placement. Taking gymnastics classes during these months ensures they'll remember their routines and don't need to learn them again in the fall.

3. Get Motivated

Taking gymnastics classes at a different time of year may open up the opportunity to work with different peers and coaches. Meeting new fellow gymnasts and learning from other mentors can inspire your child to push harder and work to achieve new skills and goals. Such motivation is particularly beneficial to anyone hoping to compete at a higher level. 

Keep your child active this summer at Legacy Gymnastics in Eden Prairie, MN. This gym provides gymnastics classes in four-week or monthly sessions for kids in the West Metro area. They also offer camps for athletes of multiple ages and experience levels. Find the right program for your child on their website, or call (952) 746-8183 to discuss the different options.

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