Training load and growth
Ready when: specialised in a discipline.
What the coach teaches
Physical preparation alongside skill; height, sitting height and arm span measured every 3 months in the growth spurt; flexibility monitoring.
At home, safe only
Sleep, food and rest days.
Ask the club
The weekly hours and how they rise with level, and the medical oversight.
What you can see from the side
The gymnast enjoys training and has school balance.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach and gymnast review the plan every 3 months.
Stop and get a coach when
Pain, fatigue that lasts, or any concern about body image.
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