The Olympics are underway, inspiring another generation of young athletes. Gymnastics, always popular, can be a great sport for children, helping them build strength, flexibility, balance and ...

Exercise for kids should be fun. Instead of working out, think of exercising with your kid as "exercise play." That's the term used by Ewunike Akpan, a personal trainer certified by the American ...

Some sports look grueling — ice hockey, soccer, basketball, for example, with their yards of stops and starts, feints and runs. Others, like gymnastics, appear effortless and soaring. But in the first ...

Parents also should be familiar with the plan and review it with their children. Watch out for common gymnastics injuries, such as those that involve the wrists, elbows, knees, ankles and feet.