By Brian Pickard Gymfest Gymnastics

Creating a Timeless Gymnast

The injury-prevention and athletic-development system for gymnastics coaches — 13 chapters and 404 video demonstrations of every drill, ready to run practice from on any device.

Brian Pickard, author and head coach at Gymfest Gymnastics

Written by a working coach

24 years coaching USAG National Congress presenter Professor of Exercise Science

What’s inside

13 chapters, one complete system

From injury prevention through event-specific training, core, plyometrics, and kettlebells — each chapter is a full block of drills shown on video.

01

Introduction & Overview

Intro

The philosophy, the credentials, and the coach behind the system.

02

Overuse Injuries: Lower Body

40 drills

Joint-by-joint release and prep that keeps ankles, knees, and hips healthy.

03

Overuse Injuries: Upper Body

36 drills

Protect the spine, shoulders, and arms from repetitive-strain wear.

04

Movement Prep

60 drills

A ground-up warm-up pairing soft-tissue release with dynamic movement prep.

05

Vault & Bars

45 drills

Event-specific side stations for a powerful vault run and steadier bars.

06

Beam & Floor

20 drills

Lunge, squat, and stretch families that sharpen beam and floor shapes.

07

Tri-Planar

26 drills

Train every movement across all three planes of motion.

08

Functional Fitness Circuits

68 drills

Six ready-to-run conditioning circuits for pre-team and end-of-season athletes.

09

Core Training

36 drills

Build a true three-dimensional core through progressive holds and movement.

10

Plyometric Training

40 drills

Develop explosive power safely — the good and the bad of jumping, spelled out.

11

Kettlebell Grind

18 drills

Slow, controlled kettlebell grinds that build strength through full range.

12

Kettlebell Olympic Lifts

15 drills

Ballistic Olympic-style kettlebell lifts for whole-body power.

13

Putting a Program Together

Guide

Assemble it all into a season — periodization, weekly rotations, and when to use each chapter.

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