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Apex Academies 8175 S Grant Way Littleton CO 80122 303.703.8199 Why Gymnastics is Great for Kids by Dr. Robyn Silverman Gymnastics is great for kids for many reasons. Parents did you know that physical, social, and cognitive skills are all developed through gymnastics participation! 1.) Muscle Strength: Movements like tumbling, jumping and flexing helps to develop strong bodies. 2.) Healthy Bones: Since gymnastics is a weight-bearing activity, bones can become strong and powerful! 3.) Flexibility: Gymnastics puts the body through a full range of motions which promotes flexible joints. 4.) Cognitive Benefits: Children exercise their brains as well as their bodies in gymnastics 5.) Social Skills: Teamwork, partner drills, and class time helps kids positively relate to others. 6.) Reduced Risky Behavior: More physical activity has been linked to fewer risky choices. 7.) Confidence: The best gymnastics instructors foster an “I Can!” attitude in their students. 8.) Character: Top gymnastics academies are now providing powerful character education programs that help children become their very best inside and out! Dr. Robyn Silverman, a leading child development expert in the gymnastics industry’s has worked with many of the nation’s top after-school programs for more than 9 years. She has developed the POWerful Words Character System, a character education program that’s being used in many of the top gyms around the world. Dr. Robyn has been quoted as a parenting expert in such publications as Parents Magazine, Prevention Magazine, and the Washington Post and has been a featured guest on Dr. Drew Pinsky’s nationwide radio show, Ask Dr. Drew. A columnist for Bay State Parent Magazine, she has a parenting book on girls and body image coming out in 2010. For more information or to contact Dr. Robyn, please visit www.DrRobynsBlog.com or www.whygymnastics.com

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