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Top 10 Gymnastics Gift Ideas
With McKayla Maroney being a part of pop culture, interest for gymnastics has been revived in kids and adults alike. The mix of impressive gymnastics stunts and unparalleled grace always manages to keep its audience in awe. Know a couple of budding gymnasts or even just enthusiasts? Here is our Top 10 Gymnastics Gift Ideas that they’ll surely appreciate!
1. Leotards
Gymnasts can never have enough of the basics. Whether they’re just starting out with lessons, or are veterans of the sport, a vibrant well-made leotard would surely be appreciated. There are now a multitude of choices for leotards, from the plain ones, Swarovski encrusted numbers, or even with specialized material that manages to keep sweat from sticking. Check out Ten-O or GKElite for an extensive selection. Famous gymnast McKayla Maroney also recently signed a deal with Adidas to endorse their new gymnastics line.
2. A sturdy, durable Gym Bag
Dedicated gymnasts spend hours and hours in the gym, and one of the best gifts is a roomy, lightweight bag that can store all their essentials within arm’s reach. Choose a bag big enough to store gym attire, a change in clothing, water bottles, chalk blocks, energy bars and other creature comforts of your budding athlete.
3. Proper Gymnastic Underwear
One often overlooked need for gymnasts is proper underwear. Go for practicality and get them a few pieces of nude colored underwear (perfect for any kind of leotard!) and a specialized gymnastics bra that offers the needed support. Opt for bras with clear straps, so they can look more polished while performing their routines in leotards.
4. Scrunchies and all kinds of Hair Accessories
If there’s one thing all gymnasts have in common, it’s their impeccably polished hair. Give your friends an assortment of hair accessories that they can use during training or even just to pull of the latest hairstyle of their gymnast heroes.
5. Hair and Spa Gift Cards
The long grueling hours in training can definitely take its toll on gymnast’s muscles. Convince them to take a day off from perfecting their routines and treat them to an all out body pampering day. Start off with luxurious hair treatments (those tight buns do a lot of damage!) down to a pampering their overworked toes with a pedicure. Cap the day off with a massage that will get them refreshed for the next day’s training session.
6. Books and Movies about Gymnastics
Whether they’re athletes or just passionate about gymnastics, seeing movies or reading books about the inspiring lives of gymnasts is sure to tickle their fancy.
For readers just starting out, “The Gymnasts” is a relatable classic about a team of young prodigies. The team members also have diverse personalities, so your young one will surely be able to see themselves in a character. Aside from the lessons in gymnastics lingo, kids also learn valuable lessons on friendship and courage.
Older readers will appreciate Joan Ryan’s eye-opening book, Little Girls in Pretty Boxes. It stirred controversy when it was published in 1995, since it contains darker anecdotes on the inner workings of the world of elite gymnastics.
Finally you can also buy a set of DVDs and have a movie marathon further inspire gymnastic lovers. Some choice picks are: Make It or Break It, Spelbound Live, Stick It or The Peaceful Warrior.
7. Donations to Local Gymnastic Clubs
Any true gymnastics buff would be thrilled if you help her contribute to the improvement of the sport. Less and less public schools now teach gymnastics due to the need for expensive equipment, so supporting local gymnastic clubs is really a great endeavor to help hone budding gymnasts. A small donation given in the name of your favorite gymnastic lover would surely go a long way in helping more people discover this amazing sport.
8. Low Beams for Home Use
One of the trickiest things in gymnastics is developing the balance needed for all those balance beams. Help your budding athlete develop the confidence to scale those tall balance beams by investing in a floor beam or a low beam for home use. If you’re looking at purchasing one for long term use, consider buying one with adjustable height and portability so you can use it at different parts of the house.
9. Personalized Gymnastics Goodies
With the abundance of personalizing stores online, you can gift your best buddy with anything from a laptop case, keychain, a T-shirt or even a refrigerator magnet emblazoned with her favorite gymnast’s mug or a chosen inspirational quote. The daily reminder of how passionate they are about gymnastics would surely brighten their days.
10. Tickets to watch a Live Competition
Nothing is more breathtaking than watching a sport as exciting as gymnastics live. A couple of choice seats to a competition would surely make any fan of gymnastics squeal with glee!