by Valentin Uzunov | Feb 15, 2025 | Science-Based Articles
The Handstand: A Four Stage Training Model by Valentin Uzunov Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy is thrilled to share an insightful article on handstand training with all of you! We’re incredibly fortunate to have a special guest contributor and a good...
by Kensington Gymnastics | Feb 13, 2025 | News
Coach Stefan has been accepted at the world’s top conference in May 2025 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting 2025 Our founder, Dr Stefan Kolimechkov, has just been accepted to present scientific research at the most prestigious conference in...
by Kensington Gymnastics | Feb 11, 2025 | News
Gymnastics Clubs in Kensington, London Last updated: February 2026 Looking for a gymnastics club in Kensington? Kensington is one of London’s most distinguished neighbourhoods — known for its grand Victorian architecture, strong community spirit, and high standards in...
by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov | Feb 10, 2025 | Science-Based Articles
Body Mass Index for Children This article focuses on one of the most applied methods for assessing weight and nutritional status in children, the Body Mass Index (BMI). Although the BMI value is calculated the same way for children and adults, the criteria used to...
by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov | Feb 9, 2025 | Science-Based Articles
Aerobic Fitness Norms Assessing Children’s Aerobic Fitness by using sports software with international norms At Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy, we take a holistic approach to developing young athletes. While strength, flexibility, and coordination...
by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov | Feb 9, 2025 | Science-Based Articles
Handgrip Strength Norms Boost Your Gymnast’s Isometric Strength with the Handgrip Strength Test! Understanding your child’s progress is essential for their development. Handgrip strength is a key indicator of their physical abilities. Let’s dive into...
by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov | Feb 9, 2025 | Science-Based Articles
Standing Long Jump Norms Boost Your Gymnast’s Explosive Strength with the Standing Long Jump! Discover the Power of the Standing Long Jump for Your Child’s Fitness Journey. As a parent, you want the best for your child’s health and well-being....
by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov | Aug 26, 2024 | Science-Based Articles
The Benefits of Gymnastics for Children Last updated: 11 March 2026 – Reviewed by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov On this page, coach Stefan outlines some of the benefits of gymnastics for children based on his extensive experience in the field. So, why gymnastics? Well, first...
by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov | Feb 1, 2024 | News
REPs International left fitness professionals scammed and betrayed. REPs International uses a name and branding of the legitimate disbanded REPs UK, intentionally confusing fitness professionals and the public In May 2023 our gymnastics club joined as a REPs (The...
by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov | Jun 1, 2021 | Science-Based Articles
Stress in Rhythmic Gymnasts Understanding Stress in Young Rhythmic Gymnasts: Insights from the ACSM Annual Meeting As parents, we want the best for our children, especially when they dedicate themselves to a demanding sport like gymnastics. At the Kensington &...
