We have photographic proof that a GK Gymnastic Leotard may last for at least 15 years! Here is a mini gymnast from College Station, Texas sporting a hand-me-down GK leotard from her older sister. Mom testifies to it still being in great shape, the elastic is still good, and the colors are still bright!
GK gymnastics leotards don't wear out - they wear on, and on, and on...
So how did this GK leo last so long?
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Proprietary Four-Way Stretch Fabric providing minimal shrink and exception stretch
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Four Thread Overlock Stitching creating the most durable garments in the industry
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Unparalleled Cutting Accuracy guaranteeing a proper fit
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16 Stitches Per Inch - the industry's most stringent standard in stitching
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11 Quality Inspections including the rigorous stretch test
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The World's Best Elastic ensuring a consistent no-slip grip in all openings
Shop the 2012 Spring Essentials Catalog to pick out the GK leotard that may become a classic in your family!
GK. Choice of Champions.
While swinging on the uneven bars, parallel bars, or pommel horse, friction between a gymnasts hands and the bar is greatly increased. The more the event is performed, the greater the chances for a gymnast to get a hand rip. Rips are a gymnasts worst nightmare! They are completely inevitable. Here are some prevention and treatment tips to help with rips.
For the Prevention of Rips:
- Wearing grips is the greatest prevention on hand rips. Reisport dowel grips are a preferred brand of gymnastics grips.
- If calluses start to build on your hands, use a pumice stone on your hands to reduce them.
- After a bar training session, wash your hands with cold water. This reduces the heat from friction and will help in the prevention process
- Wear thicker wristbands to help prevent rips on your wrists and palms. I would suggest using the GK 5 inch Terry Wristbands.
- Use Handebalm on your hands every time you do bars. This is a great prevention method that works great.
For the Treatment of Rips:
- Wash off the rip immediately with warm water and soap.
- Cut off access skin around the rip.
- Treat immediately with Neosporin or Vitamin E and bandage it up.
- Before bed, wash out the rip with soap and water, then pat dry. Cover the infected area with Neosporin and bandage the area. Wear a glove on your hand while sleeping to help keep the bandage from falling off. Continue this until the rip is gone.
- You may need to take a few days off from swinging bars depending on the severity of the rip. You can still swing and perform what you can on the strap bar since there is no friction build-up while swinging on this piece of equipment.
- Sometimes you have to work through the pain!
- Use tape grips when the rip is healed enough to start swinging again. Ask your coach or athletic trainer how to make them. They can be reused many times.
- You can also use second skin to cover the area under the tape grip.
- Spray tuff skin on the rip before putting on the second skin and tape grip.
Make sure to be the stylish girl in your gym and carry your gymnastics grips and wristbands in a Mystique Grip Bag featuring a GK logo made of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS!
GK Elite is the world's leading brand of gymnastics leotards and apparel and is recognized around the world for variety, quality, fit, and service. You won't only stand out in GK's Special Order leotards, but you will also make your mark in GK's IN STOCK leotards. It would be easy to mistake the garments in GK's new IN STOCK catalog for Special Order leotards. With this said, GK now has even more variety and selection in their new 2011-2012 IN STOCK Apparel for Teams & Pro Shops catalog.
To make your leotards even more fun and exciting, we have added 6 new Sparkle fabrics to our IN STOCK selection. There is a new Stock basic leotard style 3674 that is a nylon/spandex v-neck leo and is available in four bold colors: berry, turquoise, sangria, and purple. New leotard styles have been added to our Long Sleeve Stock collection to reflect our most popular competitive styles at a great price! There are new Coordinating Stock Warm-ups in which the same style/color is available in both Elite Fitted and Unisex fits. We've improved our Capri and Tights by adding a low rise waistband. New GK Grip bags and a new gymnastics slipper have been added to the gymnastics accessories.
Additions have also been made to the adidas gymnastics selection. There are now two new Long Sleeve Stock Leotards and two more Stock Elite Fitted Warm-up sets from adidas! To go along with the Stock pants, adidas has designed matching Unisex Jackets.
Check out all our newest IN STOCK gymnastics leotards, apparel, and accessories from GK and adidas
online today!
If travelling to Europe, be certain to include a visit to our store in the Netherlands, CEK Gymnastics in Zwijndrecht! There, you will find all your gymnastics essentials. CEK Gymnastics is specialized in selling GK and adidas gymnastics apparel, including men's and women's competitive and workout leotards, tanks, and shorts, as well as gymnastics shoes, grips, magnesium, t-shirts, and track suits.
You can stop in anytime from Wednesday until Saturday between the hours of 9.30 and 17.00 and on Thursdays from 9.30 to 20.00 to buy all your essential gymnastics wear. See you there!
Needed to protect a gymnast’s hands from rips and calluses as well as peeling off of the bar, gymnastic grips are a major necessity for uneven bars. Coming in many different sizes, gymnastics grips consist of a piece of leather that covers the hands of a gymnast and has either a buckle or velcro that straps around each wrist. To prevent the grips from 
slipping off of the wrists, all gymnasts should wear wristbands under the velcro or buckle. Non-competitive beginner gymnasts, who do not perform hard skills on the uneven bars, should use palm grips when starting out their gymnastics career.
Once you begin learning harder skills, gymnasts should use dowel grips. A dowel, or small metal bar, is added at the top of the leather to help competitive gymnasts grip onto the bar easier. Gymnasts should start wearing dowel grips when they start performing bigger skills and major release moves. All in all, palm grips should be worn when a non-competitive gymnast starts swinging on the uneven bars and competitive gymnasts should start wearing dowel grips when they start performing bigger skills, such as major release moves.
Gymnastics grips and wristbands can be purchased on the GK Elite Sportswear web-site!
Spring is one of the most colorful season of the year. The Spring adidas collection by GK Elite takes its inspiration from the beautiful vibrant colors of spring.
Pink flowers, blue water, and fresh green apples represent the colorful season of Spring and find their way to the Spring adidas collection. Combined with the universally known symbols of the adidas brand, these gymnastics leotards are as vibrant and attractive as your movements.
It's important to invest in quality when choosing your competition leotards. The choice of the right fabric, the perfection of the fit, and the quality of the construction are some of the factors that you should consider when choosing your gymnast apparel. In addition, it is also important that the
gymnastics leotard reflects your personality. Gymnastics is not only a sport; it is an art. What more creative way to express your true colors in every performance than with appealing gymnastics workout leotards?
The Spring adidas Collection by GK Elite combines quality and style, comfort and performance. Having all these in one leotard is a must for an absolutely outstanding performance.
If you are looking for elite leotards designs, checkout GK Elite's wide range of gymnastic apparel. We have everything you need from warm-up apparel, shirts, leotards, grips and more.
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The Nastia Supergirl Cup, which will be on March 4, 2011 continues to gain interest in the world of sports. The Cup was established to help young women achieve their dreams and make a name for themselves in the world of gymnastics. The Supergirl Cup features the country’s up and coming gymnasts and provides a venue where they can showcase their outstanding skills and unique talents. Eighteen gymnastics invitationals begain in mid-January and continue until February 21st, making up this year's Nastia Supergirl Cup Series. The series is aimed at producing 36 very talented gymnasts who will be vying for the title at the 2011 Nastia Supergirl Cup.
The Nastia Liukin Supergirl line features a collection of competition leotards bearing the Supergirl’s logo and design. This collection makes it possible for young girls, to live a part of their dream by wearing gymnastic leotards from such an iconic brand. The “S shield” is now very popular among young girls especially those who follow the series. It is easily recognizable. By wearing Nastia gymnastic apparel, young girls can be a part of this huge event.
The Nastia Liukin Supergirl Collection is exclusively made by
GK Elite. Feminine colors of bright pink and purple that are deeply associated with the Supergirl Cup will surely inspire young girls to dream big.
If you are looking for elite leotard designs, checkout GK Elite's wide range of gymnastic sportswear. We have everything you need from warm-up apparel, shirts, leotards, gymnastics grips and more.
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As spectators, we’ve all enjoyed watching athlete’s compete whether it be on the floor or the court or the field. However, many spectators may not realize that gymnastics is unique in that it combines beauty and grace with power and athleticism. These days in gymnastics, it is all about the best gymnastics leotards that athletes wear which become a part of the event.
In many sporting events, like swimming and track and field, what an athlete wears plays a crucial role in his or her performance. If you are into sports, you understand how important it is to find good sportswear. Technology and modern science help create swim wear that enhances the skill of the swimmer. A suit that helps the athlete glide effortlessly underwater can be the big difference between winning and losing. In gymnastics, cool gymnastics leotards that provide flexible over-all support can help the gymnast perform with ease. Choose competition leotards that are flexible and will move with every routine. It is equally important that your leotard is durable and will not restrict your movement, especially when you get to that award-winning routine.
If you are looking for elite leotard designs, checkout GK Elite's wide range of gymnastic sportswear. We have everything you need from warm-up apparel, shirts, leotards, grips and many more.
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When mastering a gymnastic skill, comfort really matters! GK Elite ensures your comfort by designing and manufacturing the best fitting gymnastic leotards. But, we know that gymnastics is not only about the leos.
We understand the world of gymnastics, and we understand you – the gymnast. That’s why we go the extra mile to help make sure your path to gymnastic perfection is as smooth as possible. Here are some of the gymnastic accessories we offer that are aimed at increasing your performance:
4” Terry Wristbands: Protect your wrists when you use grips.
Grip Bag: Matte Tricot grip bag with jeweled GK Logo.
Velcro Hand Grips: Soft suede grips with Velcro closures for entry level gymnasts.
Grips ETC Wrist Saver: Protects and supports your wrists.
Reisport Ladies Uneven Grip: Advanced wristband that's made with high quality leather and also has Velcro for secure fit - perfect for use on uneven bars – also available with a buckle closure.
Neoprene Wristbands: Protects your wrists when using grips.
Gymnastic Slipper: With nylon upper covering and suede leather sole, the most comfortable slipper you will ever wear.
3” Terry Wristbands: Protects your wrist when you use grips
Magnesium Carbonate: Gym chalk for increased comfort
Shop GK Elite Gymnastic accessories today!
"Elite Sportswear is the first choice in competitive, workout and gym show apparel for Massachusetts Gymnastics Center. GK offers a quality product along with friendly, efficient customer service. Thank you GK for all the support you provide the gymnastics community."
Kathy Ostberg
Massachusetts Gymnastics Center
"Gymcats can always count on GK Elite. GK has always provided superior customer service, a quality product and a unique look that always stands out. Thank you GK for all your hard work!"
Cassie Rice
Gymcats
"In this era of excellence in USA Gymnastics, GK is the obvious choice for apparel. It is clear that GK’s professionalism, excellent quality and design of team uniforms and proshop apparel continues with the same level of excellence as USA Gymnastics."
Jeff Wood
Orlando Metro Gymnastics
"Here at Texas Sports Ranch, we carry a wide array of GK products in our pro shop, and like our customers, we are very satisfied with the styles and quality that GK provides. Our coaching staff can count on the perfect fit, quality workmanship, and outstanding customer service for our athletes on the competitive gymnastics and acrobatics teams. GK another great season, and we couldn't have done it without you!"
David Rogers
Texas Sports Ranch
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Gymnastics Grips are essential components when you are performing on the uneven bars, rings or high bar.
GK Elite's Grips GK48 ETC WristSaver protects your wrists and helps to prevent injuries by supporting the wrist.
We sell them in pairs and in sizes: extra small, small and medium. If you're not sure which size to order, you can always
reference our size chart for this style to figure out which size is right for you.
If you are interested in our
GK32 Velcro Hand Grips instead, then you will want to measure from the base of the palm of the hand to the base of the middle finger. The hand image on the left will graphically show you how to measure for the grips.
We sell our GK32 Velcro Hand Grips in extra small, small, medium, large and extra large.
If you still have questions about our grips or if you want to check out more of our GK Gymnastics Slippers, Grips, Wrist Bands, please feel free to
browse the accessories section on our website.
You might also be interested in joining our
Facebook page where you can learn more about slippers, grips and wrist bands as well as share opinions about the best gymnastics leotards that your team has worn.
Gymnastics grips are a staple at the gym. Grips are worn on each hand when a gymnast performs on the uneven bars, rings or high bar to keep the hands from slipping. They have a strip of leather that covers the palm of a gymnast's hand, secured by a Velcro or buckle wrist strap at the bottom and by the gymnast's fingers at the top.
GK Offers a variety of grips for gymnasts, in both GK brands and Reisport. Also do not forget wristbands, which provide both support and a place to wipe sweat!. And be sure to invest is a grip bag, to keep any excess chalk away from the clothing in your bag.
CLICK HERE to order GK Gymnastics Grips
GK has the largest selection of IN STOCK Gymnastics Apparel! See what's new and now available from GK in 2010. These stylish leotards and gymnastics warm ups are available throughout the gymnastics season. Teams can rely on these styles as practice apparel, knowing that they will be able to get more whenever needed.
Stylish Workout Tank Leotards
Long Sleeve Leotards
Gymnastics Undergarments - designed to fit and not show through
IN STOCK Men's Leotards, Comp Shirts, gymnastics pants and Shorts
Accessories such as Gymnastics grips, sweatbands and
Exciting NEW GK Gymnastics Warm-Ups
Expanded adidas Gymnastics Apparel for Women and Men
FINALLY - adidas Gymnastics Warm-Ups
All IN STOCK and ready to ship when you need it most - Right Now!
For an additional OnLine Shopping Experience, we have added a new Page Flipping IN STOCK catalog. You can view this online version of our printed catalog, and then return to our site to purchase your gymnastics apparel and accessories.
GK's Spring Leotards collection has been a hit. Three of these styles feature GK's Ribbon Stripe Designs. These beautiful mystique leotards have GK's classic styling & fit and feature a thin stripe pattern of contrasting mystique fabric - Zigzag stitched.
E1418 - Bold Ocean Blue Mystique tank leotard with White Ribbon Swirl Design and Rhinestone jewel accents. Matching hair scrunchie included.
E1421 - Bright Cherry Red Mystique tank leotard features crossing Silver Ribbons and a matching hair scrunchie.
E1426 - Bright Lime Mystique tank leotard with Black Ribbon stripes. Matching hair scrunchie included.
The Spring Gymnastic Leotards for girls feature over 45 new styles, including leotards by Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson. There are 6 Love inspired leotards in the Valentine's Collection. The Special Day may have passed, but hearts are always in style. There are also 6 exclusive adidas leotards from which to choose.
In addition to tumbling apparel, you can also find a complete selection of gymnastics shorts and specially fit gymnastics underwear for under your leotards. And don't forget accessories like Grips and sweatbands for GK.
The Last Day to order leotards from GK's 2010 Spring Gymnastics Leotards Collection will be Saturday May 15th!
7 Days Until Christmas and Time is Running Short. Here are some quick ideas for last minute, cost effective, gifts for gymnasts - Gymnastic Training Equipment and accessories
Gymnastics WRISTBANDS
Gymnastics GRIPS
GK Gymnastics Grip Bag
GK Elite Gymnastics Gift Certificates
With only 20 days left till Christmas have you thought about stocking stuffers yet? What gymnast would not love GREAT gymnastics grips or other gymnastics accessories in their stocking on Christmas morning. GK has the perfect gymnastics gifts for you! We have a full array of gymnastics gifts for stocking stuffers.
- Gymnastics Grips
- Gymnastics Wristbands
- Scrunchies
- Gymnastics Shorts
These will make great additions to your favorite gymnasts' elite leotards, to complete there workout or competition gymnastics outfit!!
So GET A GRIP or two TODAY at
www.gkelite.com
GK's Fall Winter Gymnastics leotards catalog offers a great selection for all sizes, all tastes and budgets:
Collection 1 - Rich Brown and Pink Leotards with Cat Hologram Patterns
This beautiful collection offers two Jungle cat hologram prints. These exotic prints will look great in the gym. You might even use them as part of a Halloween costume! This collection features both a matching Doll Leotard and a Pink leotard print gymnastics shorts.
Collection 2 - Red and Black Leotards
These bold red and black leotard color combinations will stand out at the gym! See the Red Safari Zebra Leotard combinations. This collection also features a little girls long sleeve leotard (available only in Child sizes)
Collection 3 Jazzy Purple Leotards
A purple theme runs through this collection that features a couple new Prints. The azalea runway hologram is a bold new look. Also, the Punchball Print Foil is a groovy tye Dye like design with swirling Yellows, pinks, purples and oranges. Be sure to check out the Kids biketard!
Collection 4 in Pinks and Blues
Pretty in pink and cool baby blues. This collection also features a new giraffe leotard print that has accents in both pink and blue.
GK Promo Tanks
The Fall Leotards collection feature 8 new promotional Value Tanks - These are basic color combinations offered at an affordable price point. These are not cheap leotards. They are genuine GK designs - with GK fit and stretch - made with Hologram patterns and colors matched with a coordinating Velvet bottom.
In addition to these GK Leotards Collections, The Fall/Winter Workout essentials catalog includes Nastia Liukin Gold Medal Leotards, Peace, Love Shawn Johnson Leotards, 5 new adidas gymnastics leotards, Gymnastics Grips and accessories, Bras, Briefs and Liners and GK's Breast Cancer Awareness Leotards.
NATURALLY GIRLS LIKE DOLLS
HOWEVER Gymnasts are also Crazy about Action Figures
Gk's Spring Essentials Gymansitcs leotards and apparel catalog features over 46 leotards for gymnastics, including Signature leotards from Olympic Gymnastics Champions Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson.
The Spring Leotards Collection also include leotards specifically for Valentines Day.
GK also offers a full line of Gymnastics Shorts to match GK leotards and creat a complete Gymnastics outfit. Also, look for special gymnastics undergarments - bras, briefs and liners - designed to fit underneath leotards and not show through. Also included are GK's accessorices and gear for gymnastics, including sweatbands, grips and grip bags.
To See the Spring Leotards online, Click below:
Spring Gymnastics LeotardsThe Spring Leotards Collection has been features in advertising throughout gymnastics (Inside Gymnastics and USA Gymnastics magazine) in the Ad picturesd above. GK is proud to be endorsed by Gymnastics Champions Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson.
GK Gymnastics Grip BagsHave you ever thrown your Chalked up grips directly in your backpack or Gym bag only to find chalk all over your stuff - your clothes, your gymnastics leotards, your shorts, your ipod, your snacks?
Get something better than a ziplok bag to store your chalky grips - GK Gymnastics Grip Bags. The GK Grip bag is made of sleek black nylon matte tricot spandex fabric with a drawstring closure, to keep the calk in tha bag and away from everything else. It is decorated with a blingy jeweled GK logo!
So come to:
www.gkelite.comwhere you will find not only the World best Gymnastics Leotards and apparel, but also all the things you need to make your gymnastics life easier (and cleaner)!
GK, in addition to the best Gymnastics leotards and shorts for women, and Mens gymnastics leotards, comp shirts, pants and shorts, also offers some of necessities of gymnastics (grips and wristbands). Like your GK Gymnastics apparel, you don't want to go to the gym without the right tools. And you can get them from GK!
- Ladies Uneven Bar Grips
- Velcro Hand Grips
- Pegasus WristSaver
- GK48 Protects and Supports Wrists to Prevent Injuries
- Wristbands
- GK40 & GK44 Stretch Terry Material to Protect Your Wrists When Wearing Grips
- Gymnastics Slippers
- GK21 Nylon Slippers with Suede Leather Soles and Elastic Instep
- Grip Bags
- GK90 Matte Tricot Grip Bag with Jewel GK Logo (to match your GK gymnastics leotards)
A gymnast deserves quality in their accessories as well as their gymnastics leotards. Which makes GK is the best place to complete a gymnastics outfit!
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