Gymnastics Training Book: Gymnastics Drills and Conditioning Exercises. The gymnastics drills and conditioning exercises in this book will help speed the learning process. Every gymnast must master the gymnastics skills addressed in this drills and conditioning book. The topics include running, vaulting, dance, uneven bars, and press handstand. In the uneven bars section there are drills for the glide kip, cast handstand, and clear hip among other skills. In the dance section there are drills and conditioning exercises for the split leap, straddle jump, and other dance skills. These drills are perfect for gymnasts in levels one through eight. This book was originally published in 2001. Very well written and simple format with stick figure illustrations. There are over 100 drills and conditioning exercises in this book! "Great book! My daughter loves it. A#1 seller. Would recommend to all!!!" -- D. Conine, OH "Super book, recommending to all my friends...!" -- N Stevens-Brown, CA "The explanations were clear and the pictures helped." -- M Soto, NY "Well written, easy to read, good conditioning ideas. Thanks!" -- J Wisley, WA Dear Readers, Thank you so much for your interest in my books. I hope that you will find these drills and conditioning exercises as useful for your gymnasts as I did for mine. Remember, hard work, common sense, and a well rounded training program can result in great success. Best of luck in your training! Karen This book includes drills and strength exercises that have been used with Karen's athletes for many years. Although the drills, when done correctly have proven challenging to gymnasts of all levels, they are most useful to the developing gymnasts in levels one through eight. Positive feedback has come from many people, including the coaches at a YMCA who used the original handwritten version, the USAG NYS Chairman, and the owner of the gymnastics camp USGTC! As the owner of a gymnastics training facility for nearly ten years and a gymnastics coach for well over 20 years, Karen has spent thousands of hours coaching, teaching skills through progressions, drills, strength, and flexibility. She considers it a privilege to have worked at Karolyi's Gymnastics Camp in Texas for seven summers as well as at US Gymnastics Training Camp held in Massachusetts and International Gymnastics Camp in Pennsylvania for a decade of Holiday Clinics. Working at these camps along with working for Paul Spadaro and attending many USA Gymnastics events such as Regional Congress and the National TOPS Training Camp have all been contributing factors to her vast knowledge of the sport. Karen has great appreciation for all those who were so generous with their knowledge! "...FANTASTIC! ... a goldmine for new team & pre-team coaches...high quality, useful, and reasonably priced..." SJ Clifford, GTC, NY (Nat l TOPS Testing Host) "WONDERFUL book--packed with information. Super tool for visual learners. THANKS!" M. Maxwell RI "Super book, recommending to all my friends, fast delivery, helpful exercises!" N Stevens-Brown, CA "Great book! My daughter loves it. A#1 seller. Would recommend to all!!!" D. Conine, OH "It is a sum up of success on gymnastics...Let the words of New Generation exist with the day in this book" Meng Kui Wang, NY "I received the book today and I am extremely pleased. Thanks so much for a great deal. " L Robbins, VA "The explanations were clear and the pictures helped." M Soto, NY "Your writing on gymnastics education is very good." P Spadaro, NY USAG Chairman & VP USAIGC "I Bring mine to the gym everyday!" C Brouns, MA YMCA "The exercises look great" (Sells book at USGTC store) M Jacobsen, Owner USGTC "Well written, easy to read, good conditioning ideas. Thanks!" J Wisley, WA "Great product!! My daughter loves it!!" M Mackins, NY "Thanks for the book, its perfect.." J. Latshaw, NJ Karen Goeller, CSCS, has educated thousands in the fitness and gymnastics industries with her books, articles, and in person. She has been training athletes since 1978 and adults since 1985. Karen Goeller is the author of more gymnastics books than anyone in the USA. Karen turned to writing. Her first book, "Over 75 Drills and Conditioning Exercises" was used to create countless successful fitness and gymnastics training programs, including CrossFit. Her books have been called the "most useful on the market." Karen's most recent books are the Swing Set Fitness books. Karen has produced State Champions, National TOPS Team Athletes, and Empire State Games Athletes. Three National Champions were from Karen's gymnastics club. Karen Goeller and her athletes have been featured on TV, radio, and in the newspapers since the 1990's. She has appeared on Good Morning America, GoodDay NY, Eyewitness News, and NY Views (old show) among others. They have also been featured in The NY Times, NY Newsday, Brooklyn Bridge Magazine, and Interview Magazine, and most of the Brooklyn, NY neighborhoo