Boys Gymnastics An All Around Sport for Boys

Few parents consider putting children, particularly young boys, into gymnastics training programs. Young people are typically

funneled into highly celebrated sports such as baseball, football

and basketball.

Parents looking for a rewarding and challenging sport for young men do well to take a closer look at

the outcomes of this Olympic sport, that arguably

produces the strongest athletes in the world, pound

for pound. Positive takeaways such as athleticism, discipline and self confidence are gained from

participating in gymnastics and in some cases

exceed those same outcomes in found in other

sports.

Athleticism

By it's very nature, learning to tumble, roll and flip allows young

men to fuse mental and motor skills around the core areas of

physical fitness: cardiovascular endurance, strength and

flexibility. This leads to boys having sharper abilities of coordination, increased speed, phenomenal agility and power. A

strong foundation in gymnastics is also an asset when competing

in other sports.

Discipline In order to become proficient in floor routines, balance beams

and related activities, young men need to fall in line, follow

directions to the letter, learn respect for his body, coach and

team mates. They also acquire time management skills, learn to eat a balanced and nutritious diet and forge strong mind-body

connections. Unlike many other sports, self-discipline in

gymnastics aren't tied to the performance or comparison to

peers, but allows a stronger focus on self-improvement and

personal achievement.

Confidence

Nothing injects a dose of confidence in a young man more than

his ability to perform Spiderman-esque, gravity-defying floor

routines. As his ability to flip, spin and twist grow, so will his

confidence by leaps and bounds.

Grades

It's no secret that young boys who are struggling with academics

find the motivation to perform better in class via extracurricular activities. The sport acts as an incentive to do well. With

increased confidence and discipline, better school performance

comes within grasp. Ralph Barret, a 50-year veteran educator

and instructor has also discovered a link between higher reading

scores and gymnastics instruction.

Whether you're looking to help boys become more athletic, learn

discipline or boost educational outcomes, gymnastics offers the

goods.

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