The Benefits of Gymnastics for Adults

If you have ever considered trying out Adult Gymnastics, this post is for you! 
I am certain you always hear people talk about the physical benefits of gymnastics, or any other sport. I am also almost certain you could name many benefits yourself. So what else could be a benefit of gymnastics that you may not have considered? 

Mental Benefits.  
The way you approach new challenges will be a true determining factor for most things in your life. Especially so with Adult Gymnastics.  
If you haven't come from a gymnastics background it can be daunting! Even if you used to partake in gymnastics as a child, it can be overwhelming returning to an activity after many years. 
Studies have shown that being involved in regular physical activity is beneficial for improving your focus, learning and concentration capacity. With these natural added benefits on your side, your attitude and mental toughness will be ready to be tested. The only thing really stopping you from learning that back tuck is, well your own thought process.  
The ability to maintain focus and determination to complete new skills - despite how scary, is a mental skill of its own! Your discipline can be trained, just like your muscles. It is something we all struggle with in our daily lives. Through gymnastics, you can learn to push yourself beyond your ‘giving up’ point. You will learn to succeed in the face of adversity.  
However, your mentality to never quit, despite the results... is what makes Adult Gymnastics special. These important skills will carry over to your everyday life. Gymnastics will really teach you, “Skills for Life”. 

Of course, there are other numerous benefits such as: 

• Social activity with other fantastic adult gymnasts. 
• Maintain a routine, that can develop into a habit within (21-66 days) according to studies. 
• Reach your fitness goals, without the pressure of having to already be at a certain ability level. 
• Improved self-image, you can thank those lovely natural endorphins released from your exercise for this one! 
• Strong Bones – after the age of 30 we start to lose our bone mass. Weight-bearing activities can help maintain your bone mass and help prevent osteoporosis later in life. 

• Improved coordination – studies show that improved coordination improves safety from injuries (slipping, falling, dropping items etc.) and how you react to environmental hazards. 
• Muscle development!  
• Flexibility – so you can effectively touch your toes, and even the floor. Possibly even more! 
• FUN, so much fun! 

We at FCGC want to be these for these moments with you. We want to see you try, try and try again! We want to be witness to the moment when you do SUCCEED! We want to be there cheering with you, because all of your determination has paid off! 
 
Have you considered Adult Gymnastics before? What is interesting to you about Adult Gymnastics? 
Leave a comment, let us know! 

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Maygan