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Cheerleading and Tumbling Training - Useful items
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items As a cheer and tumbling coach for over 10 years - here is a list of equipment and workout items that was the most helpful in creating flexibility and gaining tumbling skills.
Great drills and exercises can be found at: theloveoftumbling.com
Great drills and exercises can be found at: theloveoftumbling.com
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Flexibility
Tumbling and Mats
Workout
Stunting
Misc
Flexibility
Very reliable brand and helps with flexibility and jumps
Kinetic Bands Cheer Cheerleader Flexibility Fitness Training to Improve Jumps, Stunts, Landings - Leg Resistance Bands, Stunt Strap, Digital Training Downloads
Great for learning bridges and Back Walkovers. Can rock back and forth to build shoulder flexibility as well
Yoga Fitness Stretching Strap, Adjustable Leg Stretcher Back Bend Assist Trainer, Improve Leg Waist Back Flexibility Home Gym Equipment for Rehab Pilates Ballet Cheerleading Splits Gymnastics
Flyers have loved this as it helps aid their stretching for more advanced stunts and skills
Myosource Kinetic Bands Cheerleading Flexibility Stunt Strap - Improve Stretching and Stunts for Cheer Dance Gymnastics & Physical Therapy - Digital Training Download & Starter Guide - 6 Colors
This helps with flexibility when working on over splits and advanced stretching
TTolbi Door Leg Stretcher: Stretching with Leg Flexibility Trainer, Dance Equipment : Splits Trainer Bands for Stretching in Ballet, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Cheer Stuff, Door Stretch Strap
For advanced flexibility training. Especially useful for flyers who already have flat splits, over splits, and trying to create the back flexibility for advanced stunts
Artan Balance Leg Stretcher Strap with Foam Handle Stabilizer, Professional Flexibility Trainer and Portable Stretching Equipment for Ballet Dancers, Gymnasts, and Athletes
Tumbling and Mats
If below running tumbling and twisting skills - basic equipment for all skills at a back Tuck and under is a panel mat, incline mat, and octagon. These three pieces of equipment can help with all beginning and intermediate skills (flexibility, rolls,...
Great for standing tumbling
AKSPORT Air Mat Tumble Track 10ft 13ft 16ft 20ft Inflatable Gymnastics Mat Air Tumbling Mat with Air Pump for Home Use/Tumble/Gym/Training/Cheerleading/Yoga
Great dead mat for tumbling practice
Dollamur FLEXI-Roll 3' x 6' Gymnastics and Cheerleading Stunt Mat
This is great for anything below twisting skills or running tumbling (Forward roll, Cartwheel, Front and Back Walkovers, Back Handsprings, Back Tucks).
Tumbl Trak Folding Incline Mat
Inclines are a must for beginning skills. Starting in a higher elevation to lower elevation for BWO, BHS, and Tucks - is helpful for confidence and training. Also nice when working on bridges and basic rolls, cartwheels, and round offs.
Giantex Gymnastics Wedge Mat, Folding and Non-Folding Incline Gym Fitness Skill Shape Tumbling Mat, Multiple Size Cheese Mat for Gymnastics for Kids Play, Home Exercise, Aerobics
Great for 4.5 feet and taller
Tumbl Trak Gymnastics Octagon Skill Shape Tumbling Mat, Somersault Back Handspring Trainer for Gymnastics, Cheerleading and Martial Arts
Tumbl Trak Folding Tumbling Panel Mat for Gymnastics, Cheer, Dance, and Fitness
Gymnastics Mat 4x10x2 Gym Mat Tumbling Mat 4 Foldding Mat Tumbling Mat Indoor Outdoor Mat 2” Thick Exercise Mat Stretching Yoga Cheerleading Martial Arts Home Gym Mat Yoga Mat
Panel mats are a great basic mat to have at home - can stretch, workout, basic tumbling and flexibility work on Panel mats
ZENOVA Gymnastics Mat 3'x6'x2''/ 4'x10'x2'' Foldable Tumbling Mat Exercise Mat for Home Aerobics Workout Fitness Gym Floor Mats
Tumble tracks are nice for standing tumbling
OWROMI Tumble Track Mats for Gymnastics, Kids Air Gymnastics Mats for Tumbling Thick Inflatable Gymnastics Tumbling Track Mat 6.6/10/13/16/20ft Training Tumbling Mat with Electric Pump for Home/Gym
Great Tool for Back Handsprings form. Can feel when legs come apart. Helps with awareness in skills
Tumble Pro X Ankle Straps – Cheerleading, Gymnastics Tumbling Trainer Aid – Defrogger Keeps Ankles Together During Stunting, Standing Back Tuck, Handspring Training – Available in Blue and Pink
Can hear when Velcro comes apart - helps with awareness in skills
Tumbl Trak Sticky Toes
Workout
1.5 lbs is great training weight for height in jumps
RitFit Ankle Wrist Weights (1 Pair) 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 LB Each with Fully Adjustable Strap for Arm, Hand & Leg - Best for Walking, Jogging, Gymnastics, Aerobics
Great for Balance and Core - essential for training flyers
Yes4All Versatile Wooden Wobble Balance Board, Balance Trainer for Physical Therapy, Standing Desk, Core Training, Exercise Balance Stability Trainer
Resistance training helps with strengthening and can use for flexibility as well
londys Resistance Bands for Working Out, Exercise Bands, Resistance Bands, Physical Therapy Equipment, 59 Inch Non-Latex Stretching Yoga Strap for Upper & Lower Body, Workouts & Rehab at Home Gym
GalSports Yoga Ball Exercise Ball for Working Out, Anti-Burst and Slip Resistant Stability Ball, Swiss Ball for Physical Therapy, Balance Ball Chair, Home Gym Fitness
Puredrop Gymnastics Training Equipment Aid Cards: Great Training Drills for Solo Practice. Exercises and Workouts for at Home. Fun Activity for Kids, Youth Junior and Beginners Gymnasts Dance
Throwing these up high against the wall or sitting back to back with another athlete and twisting handing off the ball. These are two of our favorite workouts with the medicine balls
BalanceFrom Workout Exercise Fitness Weighted Medicine Ball, Wall Ball and Slam Ball
Gentle Yoga Plus Pilates DVD: Abs, Core, Flexibility, Balance, Two Total Body At Home Workouts with Jessica Smith
Stunting
Great for building core muscles and helping flyers practice Balance
Balance Board, Sportneer Wooden Wobble Boards for Exercise, Gym, Stability Training, Physical Therapy, Rehab, 15.7'' Diameter, Black
This is a great stunt stand especially for Twisting and OLE stunts
STUNT STAND® Cheerleading Balance & Flexibility Stunt Training Equipment - Increase Stunt Awareness SAFELY on the Ground - FREE Training Video Links Included - Black
Help with flyer body alignment for stunts
Juperbsky Stunt Training Stand, Cheerleading Balance Trainer
Helps promote correct basing technique. Helps decrease injuries
Tumbl Trak Stunt Double Resistance Band Cheerleading Base Trainer
Misc
Women's Shorts - favorite workout short for practice
Nike Pro Women's 3" Shorts
Nike Pro Big Kids' (Girls') 4" Shorts
No show socks - required for my team for competing
Nike Everyday Plus Cushioned Women's Training Footie Socks (3 Pairs)
I always recommend rolling after an intense practice or workout
321 STRONG Foam Roller - Medium Density Deep Tissue Massager for Muscle Massage and Myofascial Trigger Point Release, with 4K eBook
Better than BioFreeze - best hands down
CryoDerm Cold Therapy 3 oz Roll On (2 Pack)
This set has all of the tools needed for post workout recovery
Foam Roller Set - High Density Back Roller, Muscle Roller Stick,2 Foot Fasciitis Ball, Stretching Strap, Peanut Massage Ball for Whole Body Physical Therapy & Exercise, Back Pain, Leg, Deep Tissue
With tumbling - this helps with any soreness in back and legs. Do not use directly on spine or neck
BOB AND BRAD Q2 Mini Pocket-Sized Deep Tissue, Portable Percussion Muscle Massager Gun, Ultra Small & Quiet Muscle Massage Gun with Carry Case for On The Go Usage
First Steps to Creating a Successful Team: Core Covenants
Always had my rising seniors read this - as they become the leaders on the team. Teaches different ways to lead positively.
Captains - 7 Ways to Lead Your Team: Be First...Be Last
Teach Attitude First: Developing an “Attitude of Gratitude” in Your Athletes
Read this as a team - nice and short but it was a great discussion topic
Life Lessons for Athletes: Ten lessons your athlete should learn from the athletic experience
The Impact of Trust
Confidence: How Parents can Help Build a Confident Athlete
Team Building Through Positive Conditioning: A Team Building Formula
Motivational Strategies for Coaches
Great for traveling or if you have multiple uniforms
5-Star Compatible Ink 40 Inch Garment Bag
Lapetale Fashion Medal Hanger Holder Display Wall Rack Frame Shelf-Medal Hanger Awards Ribbon Cheer,Gymnastics,Soccer,Softball Holder Display Custom Rack for 60 Medals Easy to Install
Great to keep personal hygiene items or makeup in book bag/duffel bag
ZJXHPO Cheer Coach Zipper Pouch Makeup Bag Cheerleading Gift Cheerleader Survival Kit Cheer Cosmetic Bag Gift Cheer Team Gift (BL Cheerleader Kit)
These are comfy
2 in 1 Womens Flowy Athletic Shorts for Running,Yoga,Workout,Biker Butterfly Shorts with Pocket in Summer
My team always appreciated bags with Shoe Compartments
NGIL Glitter Cheers Sports Gym Duffel with Shoe Compartment(Glitter-Red)
Stanley 36 oz. AeroLight IceFlow Bottle with Fast Flow Lid
Great brand and keeps water cool
Hydro Flask Flex Sip 20 oz. Bottle
Great for traveling and getting ready after school or at competitions
CUBETASTIC Travel Makeup Bag, Large Capacity Portable Cosmetic Organizer Pouch Waterproof Hanging Toiletry Bag with Hook for Women Girls
OXYTRA Makeup Bag Leopard Print PU Leather Travel Cosmetic Bag for Women Girls - Cute Large Makeup Case Cosmetic Train Case Organizer with Adjustable Dividers for Cosmetics Make Up Tools