by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov | Dec 2, 2025 | Gymnastics & Beyond
Growing Up in Chelsea: Why Your Child Needs More Movement Than Ever Chelsea is a wonderful place to raise children: vibrant, artistic, inspiring, full of culture and opportunity. But it is also one of the most urban areas in London, meaning children often have limited...
by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov | Oct 14, 2025 | Science-Based Articles
Why Gymnastics Builds Healthier, Happier Children in Kensington As a gymnastics coach and sports scientist, I’ve seen first-hand how this sport transforms children — not just physically, but emotionally and mentally too. At Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics, we...
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...
