Whats The Difference Between Gymnastics And Tumbling

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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
GYMNASTICS AND TUMBLING?
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Parents often have many questions about
gymnastics when they first enroll their children
in a class.
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After all, just spending a few minutes watching
little gymnasts flip, leap and balance on the
equipment always sparks amazement.
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Among the most often asked questions is what is
the difference between gymnastics and tumbling.
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While these two are interlinked, knowing the
differences between them will help you know which
type of class will best fit your childs skill
set and interests.
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• What Happens in Gymnastics?

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• In a gymnastics class, gymnasts learn how to
  perform acrobatic movements such as flips and
  handstands on different types of equipment.

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• In womens gymnastics, they learn how to perform
  maneuvers on the vault, uneven bars and balance
  beam.

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• Mens gymnastics uses different equipment such as
  the rings, parallel bars and high bars.
• There are also rhythmic gymnasts who use hoops
  and ribbons as they artistically perform tumbling
  moves intermingled with dancing.

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• Since many of the tricks performed in gymnastics
  are done at a height, you will also see thicker
  floor mats and harness equipment used to keep
  kids safe as they learn new skills.

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• How Is Tumbling Different?

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• Tumbling is simply another type of gymnastics.
• However, it focuses less on using equipment and
  more on floor routines.

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• While your child will learn tumbling moves such
  as somersaults and back walkovers in gymnastics,
  these types of maneuvers will take on greater
  importance in tumbling.

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• Due to the emphasis on learning how to do
  handsprings and other types of acrobatics,
  tumbling is also sometimes incorporated into
  cheerleading and dance classes.

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• When performing a tumbling routine, kids tend to
  use a thinner mat than you would see under the
  uneven bars.

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• However, they utilize thick mats, foam pits and
  other cushioned training surfaces as they learn
  how to do tricks such as flips and aerials.

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• Which One Is Best for My Child?

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• Taking your childs physical strength, previous
  experiences and future goals into consideration
  is the best way to choose between gymnastics and
  tumbling.

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• For children who are interested in learning how
  to perform tricks on equipment, gymnastics offers
  the best of both worlds since it also includes
  tumbling during the floor routines.

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• Dancers and cheerleaders, however, may choose to
  focus strictly on tumbling so that they can reach
  advanced levels at a faster rate.

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• Some children may lack the physical strength to
  perform tumbling on its own and prefer gymnastics
  since the equipment helps them to use momentum to
  complete their moves.

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• Do They Offer Similar Benefits?

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• Whether you choose gymnastics or tumbling, you
  can expect your child to learn similar skills.

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• Strength building, mental conditioning and
  flexibility training are all critical components
  of both types of classes.

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• Due to the complexity of the maneuvers, children
  in gymnastics and tumbling also learn
  perseverance, as they must practice a skill many
  times before it reaches perfection.

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• While many gymnastics competitions include
  individual routines, children in these classes
  also learn teamwork and how to trust their peers
  and instructors as they spot each other on
  complicated moves.

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• Enrolling your child in a beginners gymnastics
  class is the perfect way to let them test out
  their skills.

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• For many children, the prospect of learning to
  leap and fly between bars or balance on rings is
  all it takes to motivate them to engage in
  physical activity.

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• By understanding the difference between tumbling
  and gymnastics, you can steer your child to the
  course that best fits their athletic goals and
  dreams.

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