Starting gymnastics lessons 🇨🇦 and need to know more about the gear needed? Here is a quick primer for you. We'll cover gym suits, grips, wrist supports, wristbands and chalk. Ok lets go!
All gymnastics apparel used on apparatus should fit close to the body like a second skin. We suggest purchasing garments with a high nylon, spandex or lycra content. This type of fabric tends to cling to and move 🤸♀️ with your body.
Testing the fit of gymnastics leotards 🤸🏿♀️
To test the fit of girls leos, we recommend the wearer bend down to ensure they are comfortable around the arms, neck and shoulders and that the suit does not ride-up over the buttocks. Straighten-up, then pull-up the leotard onto the hip bones. The leotard should not dig into the shoulders. Take a look at the seams, they should not be stretched out. If they are, you'll find this is a sure sign that the suit is too small, try a size up. Gymnastics apparel come in children's tiny tots to adult sizes. Keep in mind 🧠 each brand fits slightly differently.
Gym leotard prints, colours🌈 & styles
Whether you love ❤️ pink, purple, black, aqua or colourful prints, gymnastics leotards will not disappoint. Unlike dance leos, practice gym suits tend to be brighter coloured, sparklier✨and come in great fun prints. The best brands can be found in Canada 🇨🇦. Mondor, G K Elite, Dynami and Girl Power are great options.
Girls and women's practice leotards come in a variety of sleeve styles. The most popular include long sleeve and tank gym suits. Long sleeve leos help keep gymnasts warmer when paired with longer shorts. Popular for 2022 are fancy back options on gymnastics leotards including a stretch-mesh arms and detailed back.
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Hand Grips & Wrist Supports for Gymnasts
Wrists and hands 🫴 require extra protection when doing gymnastics. They are indispensable to stay safe while working on the beam, the vault, pommel horse, mushroom, parallel bars and while having fun vaulting, stunting, flipping 🤸, rolling, & tumbling.
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Beginner gymnasts can start with a simple hook & loop grip
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Intermediate and advanced gymnasts require a dowel grip
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Intermediate and advanced gymnasts benefit from wrist supports
How to attach beginner hook & look grips
These introductory grips are used for gymnasts who want to protect the palms of their hands. The price💰tag is easy on the wallet.
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These suede grips are attached at the wrist with a hook and loop (velcro) system and secured on the middle two fingers with 2 pre-cut holes. They are used to help gymnasts grab and grip the bar and to ward-off blisters or tearing of the gymnast's hands. Available in an assortment of sizes and fun colours like pink, purple, blue, white, red and black. Available sizes range from x-small to x-large.
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Tiger Paw wrist supports
These thick suede & velcro wrist supports are designed for more advanced skill levels. Tiger Paw helps relieve pressure on sensitive nerves, reducing pain from repetitive stress, and overuse injuries. An exclusive insert system is used to control the stiffness of the flex of the wrist support, giving you the ability to tune the support for the exact amount of support that you need.
Keep an eye 👀 on your supports, it is best practice to replace the foam inserts after approximately 30 days of use, or with any sign of damage or wear. Inserts are inexpensive and add longevity to your Tiger Paw investment.
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Ask your coach to check ✅ the fit of wrist grips & supports
We highly recommend that you get your coach or trainer to check the fit and fitness of your grips. You'll find that they can help you adjust your grips, ensure they are the well fitted to your hand and wrist and let you know if they are showing a sign they need replacement. Safety first in gymnastics!
Gymnastics Wristbands & Chalk
It is highly recommended to get a pair of wristbands to pair with your grips. They come in two options; terrycloth or neoprene. Either can be used and are more of a personal preference when it comes to best product choice. These help to absorb perspiration and protect wrists while using grips. They come in one size, many colours including pink, purple, black, blue, red and white and are washable.
For sanitary reasons, many gym clubs suggest having a chalk block for your exclusive use. Made of magnesium carbonate, chalk helps to secure a proper grip by absorbing moisture on palms and fingers. Chalk is inexpensive, and is a perfect add-on.
Shopping Options
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Shop 🛍️ in-store in 2022
Little girls, tweens and women will find perfect leotards to suit every taste and budget. We have 3 change rooms at your disposal. Two are large enough to accommodate a parent or guardian and a child.