Many people never consider gymnastics when looking for a recreational activity for their children.

Here are some reasons why you should:

1. Gymnastics is the only sport that works total body strength, flexibility, coordination, and aerobic development. Gymnastics enhances gross motor skills.  
2. Self-discipline is developed due to the very nature of the sport.  
3. Self-confidence is built through individualized goals and accomplishments, and by positive influences and encouragement from coaches.  
4. Unlike any other sport, gymnastics is a unique way of developing strength and giving athletes that added edge, no matter what sport or activity they may try.  
5. Early training results in increased kinesthetic awareness--balance, coordination, thinking skills, etc.  
6. A NASA study showed that gymnasts have highly developed vestibular mechanisms which increase general learning, (academic as well as physical), memory, etc. 
7. Gymnastics, above all else, is fun!