I have met quite a few people who want their kids to get involved in GB or other activities like yoga. I have also seen something called Crossfit kids. Please feel free to let your kids do activities with you but don't think that a kid doing yoga or GB is the same as gymnastics. And here is why:
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Why you should start your kids in gymnastics!
Started by Daniel Burnham, September 25, 2014 · 5 Replies · 2,872 Views
Gymnastics is more than GB/GST.
I joined a gymnastics class not long ago. With some decent basic strength, but I completely got my ass kicked. Girls were doing harder stuff than me.
Okay, I'm pretty sure I could take a hundred different sports and apply those same 20 points. So general, nothing in this article separating gymnastics from anything else worth dedicating time to.
Micawberian said:Okay, I'm pretty sure I could take a hundred different sports and apply those same 20 points. So general, nothing in this article separating gymnastics from anything else worth dedicating time to.
No doubt other sports also qualify. My point wasn't just gymnastics. Though having spent a lot of time in a gymnastics gym I do think they are a special breed with very high work ethic from my gym there have been many military officers, doctors and other professionals.
This is why it's called a foundational activity. From 3-5, it's pretty much learning basic skills. How to get along with other kids and listen to the coach. Exploring the stations. Having fun.
That's why recreational kinder gymnastics is so popular and Mommy and Me. Children's brains are very plastic at that age and motor learning actually is good for their little brains.
CFKids is generally targeted for school-age kids which is fine. I've never heard of it really being used for kids aged 3-4 because many coaches wouldn't want to deal with those ages. I'm sure there may be some 4 and 5yo in it and really it's just another play/learning activity like children's martial arts.
Blairbob said:This is why it's called a foundational activity. From 3-5, it's pretty much learning basic skills. How to get along with other kids and listen to the coach. Exploring the stations. Having fun.
That's why recreational kinder gymnastics is so popular and Mommy and Me. Children's brains are very plastic at that age and motor learning actually is good for their little brains.
CFKids is generally targeted for school-age kids which is fine. I've never heard of it really being used for kids aged 3-4 because many coaches wouldn't want to deal with those ages. I'm sure there may be some 4 and 5yo in it and really it's just another play/learning activity like children's martial arts.
I've been told cf kids is more like a replacement recess since schools are removing these.