American Gymnast and Ninja

🤖 Can ChatGPT or Claude pick the BEST U.S. men’s World Championships team?

Watch Andy's Angle here:
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Andy put the Day 1 results from the U.S. Championships into both AI models and asked them to build the strongest possible five-man team — then took the special difficulty bonuses out of the equation to see what changed.

But numbers don’t tell the whole story.

Andy also broke down:
🇺🇸 The World Team contenders
🐴 Stephen Nedoroscik, Patrick Hoopes & Brandon Dang on pommel horse
💪 Yul Moldauer’s chances
🔥 What Kamaron Nelson needs to do
👀 Why Shane Wiskus and Taylor Burkhart may have been severely underscored on high bar

So… who built the better team: ChatGPT or Claude?

Watch the full breakdown and let us know YOUR five-man World Team in the comments.

🤸 Is your gymnast—and your gym—ready for the fall rush?

Summer is the ideal time to take care of worn personal equipment, routine repairs, and pit maintenance before fall classes and team practices ramp up.

✅ Replace stretched or worn grips and wrist supports
✅ Inspect frequently worn equipment parts
✅ Replenish pit foam that is low, packed down, or deteriorating

Featured back-to-gym essentials include:
• Reisport Uneven Bar Dowel Grips for Girls
• Reisport High Bar Dowel Grips for Guys
• Tiger Paw Wrist Supports
• Vault, springboard, bar, floor, trampoline, and other replacement parts
• 6" and 8" foam pit cubes in multiple colors

We also have a convenient Pit Cube Calculator to help determine how many cubes your gym needs.

Start preparing now so your athletes and equipment are ready when fall training gets busy!

👉 View our Back-to-Gym Guide and shop featured products:
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Back-to-gym season is right around the corner — is your facility ready?

Summer is a great time for gymnastics gyms to inspect high-use equipment, replace worn parts, and refresh the areas that take the most abuse throughout the year.

Before fall classes and team workouts ramp back up, take a few minutes to check items like:

✅ Spin locks & snap locks on all apparatus
✅ Vault board springs
✅ Cable tighteners, rollers & wear plates
✅ Bar cables
✅ Missing floor exercise springs
✅ Cracks or chips in rings
✅ Cracked or chipped uneven bar rails
✅ Pit cubes
✅ Foam fillers in your mats
✅ Trampoline beds

Also, carpet bonded foam prices are scheduled to increase on July 1, so now is a great time to lock in current pricing if you have been planning a replacement, repair, or facility refresh.

We put together a quick Back-to-Gym Readiness newsletter with reminders and product links to help you get your gym ready before the fall rush.

Read the full newsletter here:
https://hubs.ly/Q04mSFzj0

Foam Prices Are Rising. Is It Time to Upgrade Your Pit?

Foam is a petroleum-based product, and recent volatility in oil and petrochemical markets is putting pressure on foam pricing. For gymnastics facilities, that means replacing or refreshing loose foam pits may become more expensive than expected.

That makes this a great time to evaluate a custom gymnastics AirBag as a long-term solution.

At American Gymnast, we don’t sell generic inflatable products and try to make them fit gymnastics. Our AirBags are designed specifically for gymnastics training facilities, with features such as:

✅ Custom sizes and shapes
✅ Options for existing pit replacements
✅ Column and truss cutouts
✅ Top-side pressure control
✅ Visual and audible pressure alarm system
✅ Durable PVC construction
✅ Optional foam topper for a softer landing surface
✅ Portable and in-ground options
✅ Gymnastics-specific design guidance from people who understand the sport

Whether you are building a new gym, replacing an aging loose foam pit, or trying to reduce long-term foam maintenance, we can help you determine whether a custom AirBag makes sense for your space.

Start here and complete the form at the bottom of the page:
https://hubs.ly/Q04hCzhx0

American Gymnast
⛽Fueling the Flame🔥

We’re excited to share a recent project with the Park District of Highland Park.
American Gymnast worked with their team from the early planning stages through final installation to help design a brand-new gymnastics facility that supports preschool, recreational, and competitive girls gymnastics.
The facility includes AAI competitive equipment, an in-ground trampoline, tumbling strip, rod floor, vault and single bar trainer into a loose foam pit, a dedicated preschool area, and a rock climbing wall.
This project is a great example of how thoughtful facility planning can help a gymnastics program grow, serve more athletes, and create a better training environment for coaches and students.
Read the full case study: https://hubs.ly/Q04gW3Fc0

Spring 10% Off Springs Sale!
Save 10% OFF Spring Floors & Tumbl Traks all month long at American Gymnast.
Whether you’re starting a new program or it's time to upgrade some worn-out training equipment, take advantage of this discount on one of the largest equipment investments in your gym!
Shop the May Specials here:
https://hubs.ly/Q04gMKSR0

☀️ Spring Floors & Tumbl Traks: Jump on these Deals! - https://mailchi.mp/american-gymnast.com/save10-spring-floors-tumbl-traks-4862850

🏗️ Gym Owners — Summer is Upgrade Season

This is your opportunity to address normal wear and tear and get your facility fully prepared for the season ahead.

Take a look around your gym:
✔ Cables, springs, or bar components showing wear?
✔ Beam or vault accessories needing replacement?
✔ Equipment due for a safety check?

The most successful gyms stay ahead of these updates—before the next season begins.

✅ Start with a Professional Facility Assessment
We’ll help you identify wear points, prioritize upgrades, and create a clear plan moving forward.

👉 Request your assessment here:
https://hubs.ly/Q04fcsFB0

✅ Browse Apparatus Accessories & Replacement Parts
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Small upgrades now help keep your athletes safe and your gym performing at its best.

Get ahead of next season.