by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov | Dec 14, 2025 | Science-Based Articles
Is Gymnastics Safe for Children? 🔹 KEY POINTS In this guide, you’ll learn: Why it’s completely normal for parents to worry about gymnastics safety What research actually says about injury risk in children’s gymnastics The difference between recreational and elite...
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 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 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...
