Everyday Champions - Wearing Shawn Johnson Leotard

Saturday, June 12, 2010 by Andrew Foss
I am Wearing a Shawn Johnson peace sign leotard because I hope to be as talented as Shawn one day. I also love the color pink. At the home or gym you will find that I am always wearing a leotard. Gymnastics is my life.

Name: Katelynn Smith
Team: Meridian Gymnastics Team
City: Meridian, Mississippi


See GK's collection of Shawn Johnson Leotards for Summer!

Video - Shawn Johnson talks about Her New Gymnastics Leotards

Thursday, February 18, 2010 by Andrew Foss
Olympic gymnastics Champion Shawn Johnson has her next line of Gymnastics Leotards out for 2010.  See her talk about this exciting new line of Leotards in this video:





Shawn's newest line of gymnastics apparel is available on GK's website. The Peace, Love, Shawn Johnson theme is carried throughout, with Peace signs adorning every style.

See them online by clicking below

Shawn Johnson Leotards - Spring 2010

Happy Birthday Shawn Johnson!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 by Andrew Foss
Happy Birthday to Shawn Johnson - 18 today!

For her birthday, Shawn celebrated by carrying the Olympic Torch through Calgary. Shawn picked up the torch at 12:31 and carried it for about 5 minutes, on its way to Vancouver for the Winter Olympics.

Looking forward to Spring? Shawn Johnson's newest line of Gymnastics Leotards is now available from GK Elite.

See them Now!

6 new leotards supporting the Peace, Love Shawn Johnson theme.



Shawn's Spring Leotards Collection

GK's New Spring Catalog Is Here!

Monday, January 18, 2010 by Andrew Foss

GK Spring Leotards Collection


GK 2010 Spring Catalog is Here!

Fresh Designs for Spring are Blooming

Catch the Newest  Fashions from GK, 48 New Leotards for Spring!

-   New Nastia Gymnastics Apparel - Nastia Liukin Gold Medal Leotards
-   New Peace, Love, Shawn Johnson Leotards
-   In Full Bloom, our New Valentine Collection
-   Fresh New adidas Styles

SHOP ONLINE NOW


See the hottest gymnastics leotards brands - GK and adidas!

IG Asks Shawn, "What's Next?"

Friday, December 11, 2009 by Andrew Foss

Olympic Gymnast Shawn JohnsonInternational Gymnast Magazine sat down with GK endorsee and Olympic Silver and Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson to ask about her future plans.

IG's Dwight Normile recently spoke with 2008 Olympic beam champ Shawn Johnson about her comeback plans and numerous other topics. Johnson, who will turn 18 on Jan. 19, says she will finish her senior year of high school in one month but isn't applying to any colleges just yet.  (Read Article Here)


In Shawn's Own words.

"Right now, it's trying to figure out what I want to do,"

and regarding a comeback to gymnastics.

"That door is wide open, and I don't think it will close for a long, long time. I can promise you that I want to get back into the gym. I want to start playing around and seeing if it feels right..."

The rest of the interview will be published in the next issue of International Gymnast!


You can see Shawn's exclusive signature Gymnastics Leotards on our website

Peace, Love, Shawn Johnson Leotards

Peace, Love, Silver and Gold ---- Shawn Johnson Leotard Collection

Thursday, December 10, 2009 by Jamie Takash

Everyone wishes for Silver and Gold Under their Christmas Tree.... why not Silver and Gold Shawn Johnson Leotards this Christmas? Shop the Peace Love Shawn Johnson Leotards this Christmas for some GREAT Gymnastics Gifts this Holiday Season! These Peace Inspired Gymnastic Leotards include....

A Gilded Holiday Collection
  • 4 Gold or Gold Accented Women's Leotards/ Young Girl's Leotard
  • 1 Gold Accented Girl's Biketard


    Shimmering Silver Fall/Winter Collection
  • 3 Peacefully Shimmering Silver Gymnastics Leotards
  • 1 Silver Peace Sign Biketard 


Let's Celebrate Peace, Love, Silver and Gold this Holiday Season with Shawn Johnson's Leotard Collections from GK's Holiday Essentials and Fall/Winter Essentials Leotard Catalogs.  Make your favorite gymnast feel joyful this Holiday season by winning Silver and Gold (Gymnastics Leotards that is) Under the Christmas Tree!! 

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America’s Most-Liked Sports Figures; Shawn Johnson #1

Monday, October 26, 2009 by Andrew Foss
Last week, Olympic Champion and GK Elite Endorsee Shawn Johnson was named Forbes Magazine Most Liked Sports Figure! Forbes saying it in print just says what we have known all along. Shawn is a Champion in Every sense of the word. And we are proud of her. Congratulations Shawn!

From Forbes Magazine

Americans take to sports heroes who seem trustworthy and sincere. Olympic favorite Shawn Johnson leads the pack.

Since the Olympic Games in Beijing, gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson has played it just right. She’s been out there on the CMT Music Awards and Dancing With the Stars. She’s scored a few endorsements, including McDonald’s and Secret deodorant. But she hasn’t overdone it, hasn’t risked a crass reputation by chasing down every last endorsement nickel or showing up on every talk show.

And that’s the reason–in addition to talent of course–that Johnson is America’s most-liked sports figure, according to the latest surveys conducted by E-Poll Market Research, an Encino, Calif.-based research firm that tracks celebrity likability ratings.

“She didn’t overexpose herself after the Olympics,” says E-Poll Chief Executive Gerry Philpott of Johnson, who’s seen by the bulk of the public as “charming” and “warm,” according to the surveys.

There’s also the advantage of showing versatility: Johnson didn’t just sign up for Dancing With the Stars, she won. “You don’t do that with just athletic ability, you need a style that wins over hearts and minds,” says Philpott.

E-Poll scientifically surveyed a representative sample of 1,100 people age 13 and over. Candidates were limited to active athletes, coaches or commentators with a minimum 10% awareness rating.

The most common adjective fans use to describe their favorites: trustworthy. All exude a consistency and familiarity that leads fans to believe they’d be perfect barroom buddies or spouses, Philpott points out.

“It means they’re seen as dependable, people think ‘I can count on them,’ ” Philpott says.  The key, apparently, is not biting off too much all at once. It worked for Johnson

Shawn Johnson
Gymnastics
Percentage Like: 75%
People see her as: Cute, charming, warm
What's not to like? A teen gymnast who took Olympic gold (plus three silvers) in Beijing a year ago, Johnson has continued to wow the public this year with an ESPY award from ESPN for best female U.S. Olympian while scoring endorsement deals with McDonald's and Secret deodorant, among others. Her myriad TV appearances in 2009 included award presentations at the CMT Music Award and Teen Choice Award, plus a first-place finish on ABC's Dancing With the Stars.

Shawn Johnson has been a GK Endorsee since 2007. For the past year, Shawn has helped develop and market her own line of Leotards - called the Peace, Love Shawn Johnson Leotards collection. These cool gymnastics leotards feature Shawn's Signature with Peace and Love signs. See them Today online!

Peace, Love Shawn Johnson Leotards

Flip into Fall with New leotards from GK

Thursday, October 22, 2009 by Andrew Foss

Fall Leotards from GK

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
GK Leotards Collection 1

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
GK Red and Black Leotards - Collection 2

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
GK Leotards Collection 3

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
GK Gymnastics Leotards collection 4

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

GK Promo Tank Leotards

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.

Shop Early for Holiday Gifts for your favorite Gymnasts!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 by Andrew Foss

GK's 2009 Holiday Leotards and Streetwear

26 Sparkling new Gymnastics Leotards to make you shine at the Gym
  - 6 New Nastia Liukin Leotards
  - 5 Peace Love Shawn Johnson designs
  - 5 New adidas gymnastics leotards
  - 10 GK Holiday Inspired Leotards
  - Zebra and Leopard animal Prints




Shorts for Gymnastics
  - Zany Zebra Gymnastics Shorts make a complete leotard outfit
  - 5 New Streetwear Shorts



2009 Holiday Streetwear - Gymnastics outfits that you can wear tGK Holiday Leotardso the Gym or around town.
-  Jazzy Printed Gymnastics T-Shirts
-  Fashionable Tank Tops
-  Matching Shorts
-  Mens T-Shirts


Shop Early for the Holidays

Great Gifts for Gymnasts
Kids Gymnastics Colthing
Holiday Themed leotards to brighten the Gym this December
Gymnastics Undergarments - Basics make great Stocking Stuffers

3 Shawn Johnson Leotard Collections On Sale Now!

Monday, October 19, 2009 by Andrew Foss
We are at the time of year when there are many different leotards to choose from. Through the end of October, GK's Back to School, Fall/Winter and Holiday lines are available for sale. So if you are looking for a big selection of Peace, Love, Shawn Johnson Leotards, now is the time to Shop!


2009 Holiday Leotards

Holiday Peace Love Shawn Johnson

Just out is the new 2009 Holiday Catalog from GK, featuring 5 new Shawn Johnson gymnastics Leotards. These leotards feature bright and festive Reds and Golds, with Shawn Johnson Signature and peace signs.  Share the message of peace this Holiday Season with Peace, Love Shawn Johnson Leotards. They make great gymnastics gifts!


Fall Winter Leotards

Shawn Johnson Leotards for Fall Winter 2009

The Fall winter Shawn Johnson Leotards feature patriotic combinations in Red White and Blue. Shawn is also showcasing GK's new Steel Mystique (Shiny silver foil on top of black spandex) that shimmers like quicksilver and her new Silver Peacemaker foil design. Shawn's collections include youth gymnastics apparel, with this collection featuring a black and silver Biketard for girls.


Back to School

Back to School with Shawn Johnson

Available through October 30th! Shawn's Back to School 2009 Collection have featured some popular styles, especially The Cotton Candy Tye Dye foiled print.  The Lime Green kids leotard is perfect little girls gymnastics wear. Great tumbling leotards.


Leotard Survey for Gymnasts

Friday, October 16, 2009 by Andrew Foss

Gymnasts – We could you your Help!

Our Holiday season leotard collection is available only for a short period of time. These Gymnastics leotards make great gifts. Some can be worn all during the Holiday season, with bright and shiny Holiday Red Green and Gold colors. GK's Holiday Gymnastics Leotards this year include Nastia Liukin Leotards, Peace Love Shawn Johnson Leotards, adidas gymnastics leos, Gk Leotards and a collection of matching shorts.

To improve our service to you, we are asking for your help by responding to this survey.  


Take GK Leotards Survey now
 


Voted Most Popular for Back to School

Monday, October 12, 2009 by Andrew Foss
A few months back we sent out a survey to rate the gymnastics leotards you liked the best from our 2009 Back to School Leotards. The votes are in and here are the results:

Nastia Liukin Leotards
Nastia Liukin Leotards

After the Vote, two styles from Nastia Liukin Back to School Gold Medal Collection were rated at the Top

1 - E1349 - Purple Strappy Leotard with Crystals (This was the highest Rated Leotard from the entire Survey)

2 - E1348 - Pink and Black Leotard with Crystals

Nastia has helped design some of our most popular leotards this year. These two styles were over the top. Both featured ZigZag patterns and crystals. Most recently, at the Visa Championships, there were more than a few of the Champions wearing the pink and black leotard at Podium Training!

Shawn Johnson Leotards
Shawn Johnson Back to School leotards

Shawn Johnson Peace Love Leotards have really made a difference in gymnastics. This Back to School Collection included 3 of the Top leotards from the survey:

1 - E1342 Purple Mystique with Silver Foil Peace Signs

2 - E1341 Cotton Candy Tye Dye with Tech Mesh T Back (Featuring a Metallic Stud Peace Sign)

3 - E1344 Cherry Mystique with Cotton Candy Tye Dye Peace Sign


adidas Back to School Leotards


1 - AS330 - Electric Blue, Black and White Spandex leotard with Back Straps

GK Back to School Leotards Collection 1
GK leotards #1

1 - E1329 Passionberry Mystique with Plum Velvet and Crystals

A Classic design won this category. But that does not mean that these Cool Rainbow Giraffe Prints have not been popular. This collection also featured matching Rainbow Giraffe Print Spandex gymnastics Shorts to match.

GK Back to School Leotards Collection 2
GK Gymnastics Leotards

1 - E1333 - Red Mystique with Red Rhythm Swoosh

GK Back to School Collection 3
GK Patriotic Gymnastics Leotards

1 - E1335 - USA Mystique and Foiled Tank Leotard

This was last week's Leotard of the Week. And it has been one of the most popular!


TWO WEEKS LEFT TO BUY BACK TO SCHOOL LEOTARDS AND APPAREL

GK's Back to School Workout Essentials Leotards for Gymnastics and Tumbling are available online or through our catalog until Friday October 30th.

New 2009 Holiday Leotards and Apparel from GK

Friday, October 9, 2009 by Andrew Foss

2009 Holiday Leotards ApparelAnnouncing GK's 2009 Holiday Leotards and Apparel

26 Sparkling new Gymnastics Leotards to make you shine at the Gym
  - 6 New Nastia Liukin Leotards
  - 5 Peace Love Shawn Johnson designs
  - 5 New adidas gymnastics leotards
  - 10 GK Holiday Inspired Leotards
  - Zebra and Leopard animal Prints

Shorts for Gymnastics
  - Zany Zebra Gymnastics Shorts make a complete leotard outfit
  - 5 New Streetwear Shorts

2009 Holiday Streetwear - Gymnastics outfits that you can wear to the Gym or around town.
-  Jazzy Printed Gymnastics T-Shirts
-  Fashionable Tank Tops
-  Matching Shorts
-  Mens T-Shirts


Shop GK's Holiday Apparel Today

Great Gifts for Gymnasts
Holiday Themed leotards to brighten the Gym this December
Gymnastics Undergarments - Basics make great Stocking Stuffers

New Fall-Winter Gymnastics Leotards from GK

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 by Andrew Foss


New Fall Winter leotards from GK

2009 FALL WINTER LEOTARDS
A New Season of Excitement

6 New Nastia Liukin Gold Medal Leotards

6 Shawn Johnson Peace and Love Leotards

4 GK Fall Collections with new and exciting prints

8 New Value Tanks - Fashionable GK Leotards under $30.00

5 adidas Leotards

Breast Cancer Awareness Leos

The Fall Winter Workout Essentials Leotards are availalble online:

Shop GK's New Fall Leotards and Apparel

Shawn Johnson's New Back to School Leotards Collection

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 by Andrew Foss

Peace Love Shawn Johnson Leotards for back to Schllo


GK's new Back to School Gymnastics Leotards Collection features 6 new Leotards in the Peace Love Shawn Johnson Leotards collection. These leotards, designed by the Olympic Champion and winner of Dancing with the Stars,  are adorned with Shawn’s signature and decorated in the Peace and love theme.

The advertisement above can be seen in the Summer editions of Inside Gymnastics and USA Gymnastics magazines as well as Technique magazine.

The Back to School collection is Shawn Johnson/s third signature leotards collection (Spring and Summer as well). You can combine these leotards with GK gymnastics shorts and warm ups for a complete gymnastics outfit. The styles include:

 

Shawn's Back to Schoo Leotards

E1339 – Shawn’s Purple Foil Peace Sign Leo
E1342 – Shawn’s Purple Mystique with Peace signs
E1344 – Shawn Johnson Cherry Mystique Peace Sign Leotard
E1340 – Purple T-Back Peace Leotard
E1343 – Lime Mystique Peace Monkey Leotards – for Kids
E1341 – Shawn Johnson Cotton Candy Tye Dye Leotard

CLICK HERE TO BUY SHAWN JOHNSON SIGNATURE LEOTARDS


In addition to the Peace Love Shawn Johnson Leotards, GK’s Back to School line features new adidas leotards, new Nastia Liukin Gold Medal Leotards, GK Back to School collections and Value tanks - starting at $27.95.

Click here to see GK's Back to School Collection
 

New GK Leotards for Back to School

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 by Andrew Foss

GK 2009 Back to School Collection

GK's 2009 Back to School Workout Essentials Gymnastics leotards and Apparel Catalog is now available online. The collection features over 40 new Leotards including:

New Nastia Liukin Gold Medal Gymnastics Leotards
Peace Love Shawn Johnson Leotards from GK
New GK Back to School Leotards, Biketards and Shorts
New adidas Leotards
8 new Value tank leotards starting at $27.95!
New 2009 Breast Cancer Awareness Leotards

Also featured:

GK Gymnastics Shorts and Briefs
Gymnastics Sports Bras
Stock Cheerleading Apparel

Catalogs are in the mail, or you can see and order them online or at your local Gym. Ask your Gym owner if they are stocking GK Leotards for Back to School!

CLICK HERE TO SEE GK's BACK TO SCHOOL CATALOG

Shawn Johnson on the Cover of Inside Cheerleading?

Thursday, June 25, 2009 by Andrew Foss
Will the World See Shawn Johnson in Cheer Apparel Soon?

Shawn Johnson on Inside Cheerleading MagazineOlympic Gymnastics Champion Shawn Johnson is all over the place these days. You can see her on the Cover of Inside Cheerleading magazine. The issue features an interview with  Shawn: 

As stated in iC

"Shawn Johnson captured the hearts of Americans  with a triumphant run at the 2008 Olympic Games that culminated in a golden performance on balance beam. Her endearing personality and fancy footwork then catapulted her to the title on ABC's hit series Dancing with the Stars. The Golden girl sat down with iC for an exclusive chat covering everything for the Olympic experience to her cheer connections . . . "

Click here for a preview of the issue



Shawn has also started working out for a possible return to gymnastics. As stated in an interview in International Gymnast

"As of about two weeks ago I started with a personal trainer to help me get back into shape and get me ready to go back to gymnastics, if that's the route I want to take," she said . "So I'm just working hard with that. At the same time, though, I'm trying to take advantage of every opportunity I get, because you never know if they will present themselves again."

Shawn's latest Peace, Love, Shawn Johnson leotards collection  for gymnastics can be purchased on GK's website at:

www.gkelite.com/shawnj.html

The Summer collection features 6 exciting gymnastics leotards with Shawn's signature and different Peace themed designs. Check them out today!

Leotard of the Week - Shawn Johnson Purple Tye Dye Leotard

Friday, May 22, 2009 by Andrew Foss
New Shawn Johnson Purple Tye Dye Leotard - E1319


Shawn Johnson Purple Tye Dye Gymnasitcs Leotard
Shawn Johnson's Peace - Purple Tye Dye Tank Leotard is this week's Gymnastics Leotard of the Week. The Dancing with the Stars and Olympic Gymnastics Champion chose this leotard as part of her Summer Gymnastics Leotards collection - Peace, Love, Shawn Johnson. It Features:

- Wrinkled Purple tye-dye spandex with foil dot accents

- Asymetrical Back Strap Design

- Silver studded Peace sign on the front 

- Childrens and Adults Sizes

- Matching hair scrunchie included

Color: Foiled Iris Sunset Tye Dye with Silver mystique

Buy the Shawn Johnson Leotard of the Week NOW

Be sure to add GK Gymnastics Shorts to your leotard for a complet gymnastics outfit!

Peace Symbol on the Right Chest






Leotard Back

Congratulations Shawn - Winner of Dancing with the Stars!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 by Andrew Foss
Shawn WINS Mirrorball Trophy on Dancing Shawn and Mark Accept Mirrorball Trophy

Shawn Johnson is adding a mirrorball trophy to her collection of Olympic medals. After all, the two glittering prizes seem to go very well together. The 17-year-old gymnast was named "Dancing With the Stars" champion Tuesday during the season finale of the hit ABC show, the third Olympian in eight seasons to win. 

Excerpted from Teen gymnast Shawn Johnson wins on 'Dancing' as published in Associated Press

(AP Photo by Kelsey McNeal)

She Couldn't Have Done it without the Help of the Gymnastics Community!

The 17-year-old Olympic Champion gymnast was named “Dancing With the Stars” champion Tuesday during the season finale of the hit ABC show.

A Special Note of Thanks to all the GK Fans out there who have followed Shawn's journey over the past year and voted for her over the past 4 months. Your votes helped to put her over the top. This was the closest Dancing with the Stars Contest to date - with Shawn Winning by less than 1%!

What's Next for Shawn? We will all see. Remember to Check out her line of Summer Gymnastics Leotards. This latest Peace, Love Shawn Johnson line of leotards features her signature, the Peace symbols and Love theme throughout. Add Gymnastics Shorts for a complete gymnastics outfit.

We Love you Shawn! and Congratulations. You earned it.

Vote Gymnastics Champion Shawn Johnson into the Finals Tonight!

Monday, May 11, 2009 by Andrew Foss

Shawn & Mark will Try to Jive & Tango (Argentine) into the Finals!

Remember They Need Your Votes!

Tune in Tonight
Monday May 11th - ABC 8 PM

To Vote for Shawn
- Call 800-VOTE4-09
- AT&T Mobile Text VOTE to 3409
- Online on the Dancing with the Stars website


SHOP Shawn's NEW Gymnastics Leotards Collection   - Peace, Love Shawn Johnson
- 5 New Peace Love Inspired Leotards
- 1 Peace Sign Biketard
- Styles in Child & Adult Sizes
- All Come with Matching Hair Scrunchies

Available at... www.GKELITE.com


Shawn and Mark interviewed each other for EOnline - See it here



From the Article on E Online

It's the little Olympian vs. the Ballroom Blaster on the ET set, as "Dancing with the Stars" contenders Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas grill each other - with some "Dancing" secrets revealed!

"This is not gonna be pretty," says Shawn, who asks about her "most annoying habit."

"You have serious ADD," says Mark. "I'll be, like, what about this step, and you'll be like, 'Oh, there's a bird outside -- look at the bird!'"

And what is Mark's most annoying habit?

"You like to smell feet," laughs Shawn .  .  .

"In Watch ET tonight for more with Shawn and Mark on the ET set -- then watch them dance the jive and Argentine tango live on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"!

Be sure to watch tonight as Olympic Gymnast turned dancer Shawn Johnson tries to make it to the finals!