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OCTOBER 2026
Gymnastics safety tips for growing athletes
Gymnastics takes strength, skill and plenty of practice. But how can young athletes train safely and know when something isn’t right? Our expert partners at the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado share tips for preventing injuries, prioritizing recovery and safely progressing in the sport.

resources
Sports Medicine Triage Line: (720) 777-0599
www.childrenscolorado.org/sports
archive
- Why sleep is so important for athletes?
- Hyper Hydration in Young Athletes
- Weather Safety for Outdoor Sports
- Cramps and Young Athletes: Spotting, Stopping and Soothing Them
- How to Pack a Healthy Lunch for a Day on the Slopes
- What All Coaches Need to Know About First Aid
- Don’t Let Asthma Sideline Your Child
- How to help female athletes perform their best
- Supporting Young Athletes: A Parent’s Guide to Positivity
- The Female Athlete Triad and REDs: What Parents Should Know
- Gymnastics safety tips for growing athletes





