6 Ways to Make Exercises Harder Without Adding Weight

by admin | Dec 7, 2023 | Blog, Cheer Training, Coaching, Strength & Conditioning

Since cheerleaders often do only bodyweight training, coaches need to get creative with how they can challenge the athletes. Making bodyweight exercises or a strength training program more difficult over time is essential to ensure athletes keep progressing and...

6 Tips for Training Over Winter Break

by admin | Dec 19, 2021 | Blog, Cheer Training

Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark Happy Holidays! As you finish up your last practices before the winter break, you may be wondering what you can do at home for the next 2 weeks to keep improving yourself, or to prevent you from losing skills you just learned. 1. Keep up...

9 Pieces of Equipment Every Cheer Gym Should Have

by admin | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog, Cheer Training

Photo: FloCheer A cheerleader’s most used piece of equipment will always be the sprung floor, but there are tons of other things that should be used to improve strength and assist in skill learning. Even though cheerleaders only have 1 event (unlike gymnastics...

Equipment Every Cheerleader Should Have at Home

by admin | Dec 12, 2021 | Blog, Cheer Training

Photo: Snapped! by Becca Clark If you want to practice your skills and improve at home, you don’t necessarily need equipment, but it can be super helpful. Below are some of my recommended “essentials.” 1. Yoga Mat Obviously, you want something comfortable to do...

6 Ways to Make Strength Exercises Harder Without Adding Weight

by admin | Sep 8, 2021 | Blog, Cheer Training, Strength & Conditioning

Featured Image: Jerry Hughes Photography Since cheerleaders often do only bodyweight training, coaches need to get creative with how they can challenge the athletes. Making bodyweight exercises or a strength training program more difficult over time is essential to...