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Gymnastics Guide
Practical gymnastics advice for beginners, parents and athletes.
Learn gymnastics skills, improve flexibility and strength, choose the right equipment, and understand gymnastics levels.
Written by former Russian National Team gymnast and experienced U.S gymnastics coach Andrey Sovenko.
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Parents
Everything parents need to know about gymnastics, from choosing a gym to equipment and supporting young athlets.
Beginners
Learn the fundamentals, basic skills, flexibility, strength and safe training techniques.
Home Training
Practical exercises, stretches, drills and gymnastics equipment for training at home.
Competitive Gymnastics
Understand gymnastics levels, Xcel, USAG, competitions, skills and how the sport works.
Meet Andrey Sovenko
Practical gymnastics advice for beginners, parents and athletes.
I competed on the Russian Nation Team from 2003-2008 and have over 20 years of experience in gymnastics. I coached in the United States from 2014 to 2026 and founded and operated a gymnastics club serving approximetly students.
My goal is simple: provide practical, experience-based information that helps parents, beginners and athletes better understand gymnastics.
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