Top Posts of 2018

Another year has flown by!

It was another year for the books here at Rec Gym Pros – with our community growing (both online & in real life) every day. I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to connect, share and learn with all of you. If you’re a sucker for benchmarks like me, then here are few key RGP accomplishments from 2018:

Website traffic has doubled!
Facebook page jumped from 2,750 to 6,000 likes
Instagram has bumped up from 1825 followers to 5030!
Roundtable contributions hit an all time high in June!
Two Rec Director Summits were held (in 2 difference provinces, no less!)
First ever Summer Camp Coaching Clinic!

What a year! And there are some very exciting plans in the works for 2019 — including 2 more Rec Director Summits and the first ever REC GYM PROS RETREAT! This is the first I’ve mentioned the retreat to the outside world, so you can expect many more details to come. For now, mark your calendars for May 24-26, 2019 (happening about 1.5 hours north of Toronto, Canada) and get on our mailing list for the details coming soon.

So with that — thanks everyone for an awesome 2018!

Without further ado — here are the top 10 most viewed posts that had the most follower engagement in 2018!

10. P-Bar Bounce!

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Great idea by @mauitumblers ! ・・・ We conquered fears today at Noah’s Ark. These preschoolers were brave trying this move by themselves!! And they were so proud of themselves as well ☺️ #mauitumblers #mobilegym #preschoolgymnastics #prekgymnastics #parallelbars #bosu #proudcoach #recgympros #keepkidsactive #activekidsarehappykids

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on Dec 20, 2018 at 9:01pm PST

9. Back Hip Circle Cylinder Assist!

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Tired of heavy spotting those back hip circles? The coaches at @miltonspringers have come up with this set up as a way to introduce kids to the skill! The consensus among the kids is that it was super fun! Super creative!! #recgympros #springerpride #recgymnastics #gymnastics #playgymnastics #gymnasticscoach #drills @tumbltrak

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on Jan 31, 2018 at 6:05am PST

8. Around the Dots!

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Around and around she goes! 💗❤️💛💙🙌 #recgympros #Repost from @tlgwestashley

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on Dec 12, 2018 at 9:41pm PST

7. Partner Balance Ball

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Teamwork makes the dream work! Great partner idea by @mtnbrookgymnastics ❤️

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on Sep 7, 2018 at 4:15pm PDT

6. Back Handspring Drill

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Great back handspring progression by @kleurenturnen 👌

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on May 30, 2018 at 6:11am PDT

5. Bungee Back Bend

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Getting creative with bungee loops — helping the kids and saving the coach from doing all the work! 😉 thanks for sharing @upside_down_2_clown #recgympros

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on Dec 27, 2018 at 4:07pm PST

4. Bar Rollovers

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Great drill posted by @junebugsgym 🙂 ・・・ Building core muscles—pike drag ups. (The bar should’ve been lowered so when the gymnast rolls forward their hands are still at the bar/underneath the bar) . . . . . #santacruz #capitola #watsonville #pleasurepoint #kidslife #childdevelopment #gymnastics #funactivitiesforkids #stayactive #growingupinsantacruz #recgympros #challengeyourself #core #fitnessforkids #strongkids

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on Dec 3, 2018 at 11:28pm PST

3. Back Tuck Drill

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This beginner back tuck drill posted by @_coacherika_ is fun and a great starting point even for rec kiddos. ・・・ #recgymnastics #gymnastics #recgympros #backtuck #drills #minitrampoline #gymnast #flip #fun

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on Nov 21, 2018 at 8:23am PST

2. Over & Back with Foam Cubes

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Over and back with the foam@cube – great idea by @upside_down_2_clown 🙂 #recgympros

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on Sep 3, 2018 at 7:09pm PDT

….drumroll….

1. Bar Hang Ring Challenge (who won by a landslide!!)

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Now that’s how you get strong!!!🤩 💪💪💪 Thanks for sharing @douglasgymnasticsclub and @brian_movement101

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on Nov 18, 2018 at 7:41pm PST