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Novembre 05, 2023
From now until Christmas, we’ll be running lots of special sales and glorious giveaways, with new deals to be had every couple of days. We understand that the cost of living may be causing a squeeze this year, which is why we’re starting our winter sales early to allow you to spread the cost of Christmas.
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Août 21, 2023
When is a good time to swap from Narrow style handguards to Standard (Normal) width handgrips? The gymnastic skill level and age are important factors in making the decision to swap to new-style guards.
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Décembre 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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Novembre 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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Août 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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Juillet 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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Juillet 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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Mai 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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Avril 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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Avril 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