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December 02, 2022
Gymnastic Planet’s Christmas Gift guide!
There’s nothing better than seeing someone’s face light up when they open a present you’ve given them, but sometimes present buying feels like mind-reading and can be overwhelming. For the gymnasts in your life, it’s a safe bet that Gymnastic Planet has the perfect gifts for all circumstances right here. We’ve compiled a handy guide, plus a few puns, to help you sleigh at gift-giving this year and turn any resting Grinch face into a smile.
- The bar necessities of life: Handguards, wristbands, loops and gloves.
Stockings are a great way to re-stock (haha) on all those important bits and bobs we need (socks anyone, or were we just not Santa’s favourites?). But don’t forget about the sporting essentials, especially when most gymnasts probably consider their guards more crucial than underwear.
Remember that
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November 09, 2022
Gymnastic Planet's top 10 memorable moments from Artistic World Championships in Liverpool
Wow. The 51st World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool, from 29th October – 6th November, have been the perfect climax to an incredible year for gymnastics. The week of competition gave us the whole range of emotions from nail-biting tension, disappointment and humour to jubilation and awe. Let’s recap 10 of our most memorable moments:
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August 16, 2022
Oakley Banks at The European Youth Olympic Festival
I’m Oakley Banks and I recently competed at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF). I’m going to share a little run through of what happened over the week I was there…
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July 18, 2022
It’s shaping up to be a scorching Summer: we are currently experiencing a major heatwave, with wildfires raging across western Europe and record-breaking temperatures expected in Britain. Fortunately, we’ve got some tips to help you beat the heat.
Preparation is key.
Be proactive when aiming to exercise in hot weather. Avoid
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July 08, 2021
STOP RIPPING YOUR BLISTERS WHEN YOU ARE GRIPPING WITH WOD & DONE
It wasn’t long after Eva began the sport of gymnastics that we were told to expect blisters. It’s just supposed to come with the territory. But why? Do blisters somehow prove your level of grit? Are they to be shown off on the gym floor like a badge of honour? If my gymnast blisters more than your gymnast
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May 07, 2021
HOW TO CHOOSE CORRECT SIZE METAL BAR LOOPS
We are often asked questions about the sizing of our metal bar loops. Unfortunately, there is no straight forward answer to these questions, as the correct sizing of metal bar loops depends on numerous factors:
- Circumference of the athlete’s wrist
- The amount of padding used under the loops (gloves, wrist bands or perhaps both)
- If using at home – diameter of bar (as home bars are often produced in various diameters by different manufacturers)
It is crucial to choose the correct size of metal bar loops. Too big or too small loops can lead to serious injury, including broken bones.
We are often asked questions about the sizing of our metal bar loops. Unfortunately, there is no straight forward answer to these questions, as the correct sizing of metal bar loops depends on numerous factors:
- Circumference of the athlete’s wrist
- The amount of padding
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April 29, 2021
GYMNASTIC PLANET HANDGUARD SIZING
Many of our customers often request a help choosing correct size of handguards. Sizing charts of handguards are published on our web site. Please note: each style of handguards has their own sizing chart so please only follow sizing chart of the product you are planning to purchase.
These measurements have been provided as an approximate guide. They in no way guarantee a safe or perfect fit. Only the gymnast and his/her coach can decide on the appropriate size by evaluating the actual handguard once it is on the gymnast's hand. There are dimensions to the hand that cannot be taken into account with a flat measurement and there are several positions on the wrist where the gymnast might decide to settle the wristband and handguard. Therefore, only the gymnast and his/her coach can make the proper judgment as to the correct size for any gymnast.
Women’s
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April 13, 2021
GEORGIA MAE FENTON
This Team GB gymnast doesnt need any introductions. She is famous for her amazing bar work, artistry and elegance. A value F bar skill, which she performed for the first time was named after her - its one of the most difficult skills on bars!
Competition Level:International Team GB gymnast
Competiiton acheivements:
2019 British Bar and Beam Champion
2018 Commonwealth Games Bar Champion, Team England silver
2018 European Floor finalist
2018 English Beam champion
2015 British champion Bars
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March 24, 2021
Former Team GB gymnast and now a member of the Jamaican national team, Danusia Francis will give you some tips on how to identify when you need to replace your handguards
View our YouTube video here.
Your Gymnastic handguards are a very important piece of equipment that require constant attention and maintenance.
Only handguards in good condition will provide you with great grip, protect you from blisters and be safe to use.
Unfortunately, we see far too many damaged and stretched handguards worn by boys and girls on Rings and Bars (high and asymmetric).
In this article we will cover the most common signs, when your guards need to be replaced.
- With wear and tear, the leather surface of gymnastic guards (grips) can become very thin. This can cause handguards to snap, or a rip will
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February 05, 2021
OAKLEY BANKS
Oakley is a Junior Team GB gymnast. He trains at Pegasus gymnastics club (Maidstone, Kent). Oakley is a very promising Junior gymnast who will no doubt become a future star of British Gymnastics.
Competiiton level:
International Junior Team GB gymnast
Competiiton acheivements:
4 international competitions,
All winning medals,
1st all around at his first international
Favourite apparatus - why do you love it?My favourite apparatus varies with the new skills I learn, but I really like floor, simply because