Holiday Gift Ideas for Any Gymnast

April 4, 2016

Gymnastics is not all about performing floor exercises gracefully, gymnasts need to look good too! Here is a list of 5 awesome holiday gift ideas that will surely make any gymnast somersault with happiness this holiday season.

1. Gymnastic Grips
A dowel grip supports and protects a gymnast’s hand to effectively perform while preventing rips. This type of grips is recommended for seasoned gymnasts who need to mount and swing uneven bars. With this Gymnastic grips, clasping and clutching the horizontal bars will be a breeze.

2. Hand Expander
For aspiring gymnasts, a hand expander is a great gift. The immediate advantage of this sports equipment is that it’s so light in weight that any energy used will be directed specifically at the muscle exercised. This will help your child develop grip strength as she or he progresses with their training. Never mind it can easily be stored or transported on any vacation or to a gymnastics camp.

hand expander

3. Grip Bags
Grip bags are an essential item where you can keep your back up grips. Grips are a little bit pricey and storing them in grip bags will protect them from any damage. By having a separate bag for your grip, taking it out of your gym bag would be fast and easy.

4. Wristbands
Wristbands underneath the grip help protect the skin and wrist from chafing. Wearing Grips alone is uncomfortable but with the use of wristbands, swinging with a good rate of motion can be achieved.

5. Folding Mat
If your gymnast is the kind who prefers to practice tumbling, training and perfecting his/her floor exercises at home, a folding mat is what he/she should receive these holidays.