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Adam Rothwell

My Name is Adam Rothwell and I am an experienced children's fitness coach. I have a masters degree in physical education and I am a qualified teacher. I have spent many years teaching children so also have a lot of experience of children's exercise and play equipment which is why I enjoy writing about fun activities and equipment children can use and sharing my own personal experiences. The Justifying Fun team is made up of experts in gymnastics, spots & fitness and children's toys. We have vast experience and qualifications related to these subjects areas. Posts written by Justifying fun are a team effort. Team members have the following relevant experience: - Professional gymnastics coaching experience. - Masters degree in sports psychology & physiotherapy. - Toy design experience. - Competitive sportsperson. - Extensive knowledge of outdoor recreation.

gymnastics level 4

Level 4 Gymnastics Requirements & Skills | 2023

Level 4 gymnastics Requirements are compulsory and usually level 4 gymnastics skills are the first competitive skills a gymnasts will compete with at a gymnastics meet. In most US states level 4 is the most competitive level in gymnastics with the most competitors at each gymnastics meet. A lot of gymnasts find level 4 tough, […]

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monkey bars for backyard

Monkey bars for backyard – Which do you like best?

Summer is coming and it’s time to find some exciting monkey bars for your backyard. There are many different types of monkey bars you can place in your backyard but I want to show you the two backyard monkey bar products that I love the most. First I’m going to show you the Lifetime Geometric

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outdoor balance toys

Best Outdoor balance toys | Which is best for your kids ?

Children love to balance on outdoor balance toys in the backyard. Balancing helps children to improve coordination, learn to find their centre of gravity and most importantly balance toys offer a fun challenge. When I was younger I used to balance on sticks and small rocks, there were no balance toys, balance bikes or slack

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What Do Gymnasts Eat For Breakfast ( Nutrition For Gymnasts)

Even though you may be nervous before a big gymnastics competition, it’s still important to eat breakfast. If a gymnast doesn’t eat a healthy breakfast, then they won’t be in their best shape to compete. Those morning nutrients play a crucial role in a gymnasts energy, balance, endurance, concentration and can even help prevent injuries.

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gorilla vs rainbow playsets

Gorilla vs Rainbow Playsets | 2023 Playset Review

Let’s take a look at Gorilla vs Rainbow playsets and review some of their amazing playsets. These companies create some of the biggest and most exciting adventure playgrounds for your children to play on in the back yard. Seeing your children play on these massive structures will make you wish you were a child again.

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Backyard discovery vs Kidkraft

Kidkraft vs Backyard Discovery | Playhouse & swing set comparison

Let’s take a look at the differences between Kidkraft and Backyard discovery. I want to show you both brands play sets, playhouses and swing sets and help you choose which brands play equipment your kids will enjoy playing on the most. First let’s take a look at the two brands and then below these summaries

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3 Must learn Stall bar exercises – Effective stall bar workout

Stall bars are often found in gymnasiums or in a home gym where the rungs are used to workout using lots of different exercises. You can also use the different height bars to perform a whole range of body and leg stretches with the bars there to support you practising deeper stretches. You can use

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Best Kids exercise equipment | Toddler toy workout equipment

We all love to workout once we are old enough to join a gym and safely use fitness equipment. Toddlers are way too young to start working out properly, but pretend play is a lot of fun for kids and I’ve found some fun kids workout equipment for toddlers that gives kids exercise on some

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montessori balance board

Montessori Balance Board ( Wobble board for kids 2021 )

Montessori balance boards are the perfect physical and educational development toy for toddlers. Before I show you some amazing Montessori Waldorf balance boards ( wobble boards ) let me quickly introduce you to the Montessori method of learning so you can understand why these balance boards are so loved. Montessori method & balance board benefits

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back handspring training

Best back handspring trainer | Gymnastics equipment to help with back handsprings

Learning the back handspring can take a lot of practice and also requires some confidence in your ability to flip backwards over your body. In order to master the back handspring you need to do plenty of stretching to make sure your wrists, shoulders and ankles are flexible and warmed up enough to take the

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Fun Obstacle Course Ideas ( Indoor & outdoor equipment)

I recently wrote about some exciting slack line obstacle courses and decided I wanted to share some more fun obstacle course ideas with you. I love going on outdoor adventures so finding exciting ideas for obstacle courses in your backyard, park and off the beaten track in forests and woodland, was easy. Finding ideas for

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cheap gymnastics equipment

Cheap gymnastics equipment for sale – Best deals in 2022

Learning gymnastics can be expensive when you start buying gymnastics bars, a beam and other large apparatus for home practice. Finding cheap home gymnastics equipment used to be a big challenge because there were very few options and brands could charge higher prices. Now there are many more brands creating high quality affordable gymnastics equipment

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black friday gymnastics equipment deals

Black Friday Gymnastics Equipment ( 2023 gymnastics deals )

On black Friday gymnastics equipment is often available to buy at a reduced price. Major gymnastics brands including Tumbl Trak, GK Elite, We Sell Mats and many other gymnastics brands offer some great deals on black Friday. I am going to show you some of my favourite products that often have good deals on black

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toddler climbing activity

Safe climbing activities for toddlers | Fun ideas and toys

There are a lot of different activities that toddlers can do to begin to learn to climb safely. I’m going to show you some safe climbing activities for toddlers that use some fun and exciting products that will help your children learn quickly and safely to climb and practice other coordination skills whilst also exercising

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Tiger paws for gymnastics wrist support | Where to buy Tiger Paws

Tiger paws are a competition grade wrist support for gymnasts to wear. If you are performing gymnastics, tumbling skills or cheerleading you should wear some tiger paws to make sure you protect your wrists, especially when kip training & practising bar and vault skills. Gymnastics involves physical movements that often put a lot of weight

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pikler triangle climbing toy

Which is the Best Pikler Triangle set for active toddlers ?

As a parent, I remember the days when my little one began to explore the world on wobbly legs. The joy and yet the constant fear for their safety is a shared sentiment amongst many parents. It was during this phase I discovered the magic of a Pikler Triangle. These ingenious contraptions are more than

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indoor play structure in a home

Best indoor play structures for home | We Review fun toddler indoor play equipment

I spent my childhood jumping across chairs and using cushions on the floor to create obstacle courses. Back then we created our own indoor play structures and playgrounds for home adventures. Now it is possible to buy the most exciting indoor jungle gyms, climbing frames, pikler triangles, slides, foam blocks, gymnastics mats and all the

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