How do you start a gym for kids--tumbling, cheer, etc.?
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This is a business that you cannot do with very little dollars or zero-cost. A gym - especially for kids - would need all the safety devices and equipments. You need to invest in materials and equipment designed to help protect young ones and make sure that they are not hurt. Even the barebones fitness programs offered to toddlers by county recreation areas have padded mats and other safety devices. Gymboree, on the other hand, has foam slides, boats, and other fun stuff for the kids. The last thing you want is a lawsuit from angry parents whose kids were hurt in your gym class. \n\nI suggest you first research your market and find out what they offer. The web has made it very easy to check on your competitors. Entrepreneur.com has a list of franchises offering fitness programs for kids http://www.entrepreneur.com/franzone/cats/1,6587,12-12-0-CHILDFIT,00.html . While franchising may not be one of the options you are thinking, the site has a listing of your competitors - check what activities they offer, go to their websites and see how they are offering gym activities, etc.\n\nThen develop your own plan based on three things: what is not currently offered in the market that you think you can do; and what is currently offered but you can do better; and what can you realistically do based on your resources (the more limited your resources, the more limited your initial plan).\n\nYour startup costs will include the venue, equipment, and possibly personnel to help assist you in running your programs. If you will do the business from home, be careful not to run afoul of zoning laws (read: your neighbors should not complain). Customers will be coming and going into your house so you need to think where the cars of your 20 or 50 students will park at the same time!\n\nThe more you know about what you are getting into, the more informed your decisions will be and you will have a greater chance at success.\n\nGood luck\nIsabel Isidro\nFor information on starting a business, visit http://www.powerhomebiz.com
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If there is a YMCA in your area, they usually allow children of all ages into their sports programs. Try looking for a YMCA.
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Hmmm Well what i do im in middle school as well and im in gymnastics. but i guess you don't really want to go to gymnastics so here are the things we do. \n\n\nHold a v-up position for 4 minutes then do 20 v-ups do that 10 times\n( a picture of a v up) http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.sourceofvitality.com/pages/exercise_images/v-up.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.sourceofvitality.com/pages/exercise.html&h=200&w=300&sz=57&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=LzAyO9HJuzV09M:&tbnh=77&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dv%2Bup%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN\n\nNext do pull ups to build arm strength then for legs do inch worms ( the most killer thing to do for arms and legs) \n\nYou start out in a push up position for a inch worm then you edge your feet up closer to your hands then move your hands out and repeat this for ever.\n\nand for arms do push ups i do 50 per day and heres what this all shows.....
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If you have a local gym instructor, you might want to go to her/him! Men work better in the tumbleing area!
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Okay, I was a cheerleader.  My squad wasn't great, but I have a little bit of experience.  First off, try this website http://www.mspineapple.com/tryouts.html .\n\nStretch for the splits.  Go as far down into the splits position as you can and sit there for a minute or two.  Repeat for each type of splits.  Also, do straddle stretches (where you sit with your legs apart and bend down.  Try to touch your stomach to the floor.\n\nPractice jumps.  Toe-touches, herkies, hurdlers, etc.  I think hurdlers are easier than toe-touches, but that's me.\n\nUm, about memorizing dances: practice.  If you can get whatever song it is you're supposed to dance to, practice at home.  All you can do is practice.  I stink at memorizing dances, but I got it down as long as I practised.\n\nAnd, to mellogirl89: I don't appreciate your comments.  Yes, many cheerleaders are obnoxious, but my entirew squad wasn't and I'm not.  And I'm not just saying that.  People are always surprised when I say that I was a cheerleader.
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Gymnastics, Dance, Cheerleading and Skating
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If your going to try out for team make sure you take some classes so you are ready (duh).  Do you have balance?  Do you have skills for bars?  There is a lot more than just tumbling in gymnastics.  It helps if you work out on your free days.  Some times a individual instructor like a gymnastics coach is good.  Make sure you stretch a lot too.  Splits are essential in gymnastics.\n(please vote me best answer)\nP.S.  You don't need a front tuck for level 5.\nLevel 4-bars, windmill,pull over, back hip circle. Floor, roundoff backhandspring, back extension roll to push up position.  Vault, handstand flat back onto mat.  Beam, handstand, dismout.\n\nLevel 5-bars,kip,front hip circle, high bar kip, squat on. Floor, roundoff 2 back handsprings, front handspring,150 degree split leap(side of your choice),dive forward roll.Vault, fronthandspring over standard vault. Beam, cartwheel, half turn, handstand, dismout, bigger than 90 degree split leap.\n\nLevel 6-bars, flyaway, clear hip, kips, baby giant. Floor, roundoff back handspring backtuck,front tuck,almost 180 split leap, front handspring step out into front handspring. Vault, fronthandspring over standard vault. Beam, backwalkover, full turn will arms up, bad leg half turn, handstand hold for 2 sec. into dismout.\n\nI don't know the rest because there are optional skills for 7,8,9 & 10.
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Yes, of course! And hopefully, your other daughter will get into sports, or at least gymnastics after this. Gymnastics is fun to do just for a hobby or competitive. It is a good thing for them to keep moving and burning calories and getting flexible!, but having fun and meeting friends at the same time. If they show no interest at all, I'd try and let them do one class, and if they don't like it, then don't make them do the class, you want to make sure they enjoy what they are doing. I hope you decide to put them into a class!
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put some cheerios in the toilet, have him stand on a little foot stool and tell him to hit the little targets....worked for my son when he was 2 yrs old...
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Galon jugs of water make good hand weights.  And tying them onto a broomstick makes a decent barbell.\n\nTables and chairs can be used in various combinations/inclines for variants on pushups and situps.
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http://www.freeww.com/kidsbackyard.html  Try this site, they have several plans available for free. It will be a great project for you and your kids. You will be surprised how involved they can get.
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This is a hard one. I am a fairly high-level competitive gymnast (*points to username*), and state champion though nowhere near elite level, and I started at age 4. It's really hard to accustom your body to the movements and have enough time to even reach the easiest competitive level if you start after age 10, or maybe 12 at the latest. 17 is supposed to be the peak that you reach after years and years of constant work.\n\nI certainly don't want to discourage you from starting my beloved sport, but I just want to warn you about it all. If you still feel sure about it, go right ahead and try it, though! (It will be a lot easier if you lift weights and stretch at home as well as at practice.)\n\nHowever, if you are not sure, I'd advise you to start off with a tumbling and dance class instead of full-blown gymnastics. You'd be able to advance more quickly since there would be less to learn, but you'd still get the floor exercise elements of gymnastics. In fact, if you're really good at it, you may even be invited to join the actual gymnastics team!\n\nAlso, most gyms offer "open gym" a couple of times a month (usually a Friday night), when you can go into the gym to play around and practice. It's a great opportunity to get used to the equipment and stuff.\n\nI hope this answer isn't too long, but I just really wanted to help someone who's interested in my passion! Whatever you decide to do, I'd love it if you'd email me to let me know. Happy gymnastics!
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if you can practice on a sping floor... it like the floor that you compete on if your in cheer or gymnastics\npeace&&love♥\nOCwahine
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can you get gymnastics people and cheerleading people to anwer my question. and no i dont but thank you anyway see i answered your question! c
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I'd suggest talking with your child's doctor about this if possible.  He's still developing, so actually lifting weights could be dangerous.\n\nHowever, getting him into youth sports may be a good alternative if weightlifting isn't a good idea.  He can build muscle and learn teamwork at the same time.
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Never do gymnastics without supervision. I am serious. You need to do this in a gym. So when you fall and break your neck, don't say I didn't warn you. \n\nBUT, you can use tape and tape a line or buy a gym mat that has the hands on it for cartwheels.
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Consider purchasing an elliptical machine, Treadmill, or exercise bike (or any combination there of). When the kids are asleep you can get a pretty good workout in, eitherin the morning before they wake or in the evening after they are asleep.