What To Consider When Buying Your Childs First Gymnastics Leotard
Posted on: 20 May 2021
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Gymnastics is a very accessible sport that has hundreds of facilities across the country for young children to participate in the sport. If your little one has shown interest in the discipline and you want to encourage them to try it out, then you probably will need to go shopping for some gymnastics leotards quite soon. Before you do so, there are a few important items you should look for that make differentiate a good leotard from a bad one. Some are a matter of personal preference, while others can have a real impact on the quality of your performance.
Get One For Competition And One For Training
A large part of the discipline has to do with appearance, and so when your child is competing, they will be expected to be wearing the most authentic and well-made leotard they can find. These gymnastics leotards, however, are not as comfortable as training leotards for long periods of time. When training, you do not need to wear the full regalia, so you should look for a leotard made of softer, more flexible cloth and synthetic fabrics, which allows for more freedom. Of course, you should still train in your performance leotard every once in a while, but for the most part, you can use your more comfy one.
Better To Be Too Loose Rather Than Too Tight
If you are tossing and turning between two different sizes for your child's leotards, then always go for the looser one. Not only will this allow for more movement, but it will let your little one grow into it. You will most likely be back again in a year or two if your child keeps up the sport, so do not worry too much over it. For now, a generally good fitting leotard that does not cut into the skin or restrict movement is all that matters.
To Sleeve Or Not To Sleeve
The main differentiating factor between most leotards is whether they have sleeves or not. Some people swear by them, and others don't prefer to perform in them. This is a question your gymnast must answer themselves, but if you don't think they will care, then generally the safer option is to go sleeveless. If your child wants to try a sleeved leotard, then they can make that clear to you the next time you come back to the store and look at new options.