Why Do Gymnastics?

Gymnastics is great exercise for the whole body. It helps children develop strength, balance, coordination, and self-confidance. However, gymnastics is also very FUN physical activity. Gymnastics provides the exercise and fitness your child, which is very important for a growing child, in a very fun and enjoyable way.

Gymnastics classes are fun and exciting!  At Waiheke Gymnastics are determined to provide an exciting lesson plan that incorporates the finest knowledge in gymnastics training available with innovative ideas to add additional fun to each class.  We have exciting training methods, creative curriculum, and a few special surprises every week.

The leading gymnastics researcher in the world in 1999 was Dr. Bill Sands. He explains why gymnastics is such a great sport for your child in an article on the USA Gymnastics Technique website.

Here is a summary:

Gymnasts are among the strongest, pound for pound, of all the Olympic athletes.


Gymnasts are among the most flexible of all athletes.


Gymnasts are very good at both static and dynamic balance.


Gymnasts learn early to fall without injuring themselves.


Gymnasts are among the smallest and lightest of athletes.


Gymnastics is a very safe compared to other sports.


Gymnasts tend to do very well in school.


Gymnastics shares with other sports the opportunity to learn about teamwork, sportsmanship, fair play, dedication, patience, dedication, perseverance, and planning.


Gymnastics helps people learn to work hard for objectives that can take years to achieve.


"Not only do the gymnast acquire the ability to focus on an activity while blocking out what's going on around them, my daughter learned valuable time-management skills that carried over into all her activities and school."


Focusing and time-management are the two main advantages I give parents for the sport. This is over and above the self-satisfaction, self-esteem, team building abilities, and other obvious reasons."

Gymnastics is a terrific sport for young people. Gymnastics can provide opportunities for physical development, character development, and education that are hard to find anywhere else, it also provides these in a very enjoyable practical way