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Aug 23
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“We are still calling her Shusha!”

By Coach Vlad

ELENA SHUSHUNOVA … Legendary Soviet Gymnast from the time known in History of Gymnastics as a “Golden Era”. Every member of the USSR National Gymnastics Team, coaches, gymnasts and other people who knew her called her “Shusha”.

I am sharing this post from the pages of a Golden Era in order to show that this time for the USSR Artistic Gymnastics was not just a time for the collection of the huge numbers of the medals. It was a very successful years during which most advanced technical and methodical system were created!

Actually, even today an incredible achievements of Elena Shushunova, particularly her Floor Tumbling passes keeps all professionals of Artistic Gymnastics speechless! It is happened not just because she performed a very unusual tumbling trick for WAG known as a “Thomas Roll” shown below as her second tumbling pass !

What is really impressive on this video that double layout performed by Elena Shushunova 30 years ago looks almost the same as double layout performed by current Super Stars of the Floor Exercise! Did anybody saw a big difference in amplitude, height and perfectness of the shape during the flight ?! I don’t think so!

Thanks to the “Golden Era” for one more post about an incredible input of USSR Artistic Gymnastics into the Great Development of the World Gymnastics !

Former FX & UB Consultant of the USSR National Team, Merited Coach of Russia, coauthor of the book “Floor Exercise for Women”(1979),

Coach Vlad ( BIO Gymnastics Unlimited, USA)

Mar 28
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Special Events

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From birthday parties to kids night out, check out what we have to offer to make your special event a memorable one!

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Birthday Parties

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Let Bio Gymnastics provide the fun for your child’s birthday party! Birthday parties include a water bottle as a goody bag for each child which you can fill with candy,…

National Gymnastics Day

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Save the date – National Gymnastics Day will be celebrated at BIO on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 12:30PM!  Join us for food, games, and fun! National Gymnastics Day is a day to celebrate the sport of gymnastics and its positive influence on families everywhere. It is also the time of year BIO has its…

Kids Night Out

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Join us monthly for Kid’s Night Out from 6:00 - 10:00pm - let your kids have the evening out with pizza, games, craft and a snack.  $20 for the first…
Dec 29
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Kip Drill with Inflatable

By Coach Vlad

I agree that this is the one of the best drill for the improvement of the second part of the kip-up. The advantage of this drill is that gymnast can practice this drill completely without coach’s assistance.

Actually, this drill is a part of the “drop-kip”, which I love to use as a timer for the glide-kip. But drop-kip is much harder and in most of times is required a coach’s help.

What a great ( never tired) helper inflatable mat is! All you will need is just: 1/ to take care of the air inside of the mat; 2/ to be a working hard gymnast!

Thanks for the very helpful post ! We will use it right away!

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Dec 24
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Kids Night Out

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Join us monthly for Kid’s Night Out from 6:00 – 10:00pm – let your kids have the evening out with pizza, games, craft and a snack.  $20 for the first child, $15 for the second, $10 for the third.  Typically held on the third Saturday of the month, advanced registration is strongly encouraged to ensure a spot and can be done on our website.

Feb 24
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Tumbling

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Tumbling (Ages 7&Up) – Children in this class will focus on both basic and advanced tumbling skills, including round offs, back handspring, back tucks.  This class is for both boys and girls and is excellent for those wanting to devote time specifically to tumbling, as well as those interested in cheer.

Feb 24
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Pre-School Classes

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6453863-studio-portrait-of-young-female-gymnastFrom parent assisted through competitive team, there is a place for both boys and girls at BIO. Our classes are an excellent way to introduce children to being fit and having fun at the same time, while building confidence and self-esteem and improving coordination and flexibility.  We focus on developing the entire child in body, mind and spirit!

Big Bear/Little Bear – parent assisted (18 mo-2 yrs) –  This is an introduction to group structure and being around other children. Parent’s play a vital role in providing their child the security to explore this new world of  movement concepts and obstacle course.

Little Bears – non-assisted (2-3 yrs) – Classes designed for both boys and girls who are able to separate from their parents and enjoy the independence of learning gymnastics skills under the direction of a coach.

BIO Bears (3-4 yrs) – Traditional equipment is modified to meet the needs of the “preschool gymnasts.” Obstacle courses are used to teach basic skills to allow experimentation with new found capabilities and help build the coordination necessary for future physical and academic success.

Walking Owls (Ages 4&Up) – Children who have never taken a gymnastics class will enjoy this introduction to the sport.  They will develop strength, flexibility, coordination and self confidence through the mastery of fundamental gymnastics skills, taught as a progression of skills at BIO.

Feb 24
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Home School P.E.

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BIO Homeschool P.E. is more than just a class—it’s a structured, engaging way to keep your child active, learning, and social during the day.

Designed specifically for homeschool families, this program blends fitness, skill-building, and fun in a supportive environment where every child can grow with confidence.

Each class is led by experienced coaches and focuses on building strong fundamentals through movement, games, and guided instruction.

✨ WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

• Structured lesson plans — not just free play
• Gymnastics & tricking built into every class
• Focus on coordination, strength & body control
• Small groups based on age & ability
• Positive coaching & encouraging environment
• Social interaction with other homeschool students

🤸‍♀️ WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN

Every class includes a mix of:

• Stretching & mobility
• Gymnastics basics (balance, strength, coordination)
• Beginner tricking skills (kicks, movement patterns)
• Group sports & games (kickball, relays, teamwork)
• 10 minutes of supervised open gym time

Our goal is to help kids develop confidence, athletic ability, and a love for movement.

👨‍👩‍👧 WHO IT’S FOR

This program is perfect for:
• Homeschool families looking for structured P.E.
• Kids who need more daytime activity
• Beginners with no experience
• Athletes who want to build a strong foundation
• Children who thrive in active, social environments

💰 PRICING

• $65/month (1 class per week)
• $15 drop-in option available
• Sibling discounts available
• Multi-class discounts for enrolled BIO athletes

Register Now
Feb 24
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Special Needs

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In 2013, USA Gymnastics and Right To Play, a global organization that uses sport and play programs to educate and empower children facing adversity, announced their partnership. Through special events and community outreach, the two organization’s goal is to provide opportunities for under-served children to experience both gymnastics and the power of participating in sports.

It is in this same spirit that BIO Gymnastics & Athletics Unlimited announces their own “BIO Ability to Play” program by offering classes specifically designed for developmentally delayed children.

This program is focused on the development of a child’s attention span and motor movement through agility complex, sport games and acrobatics. Strength and flexibility development will be included.The fun of the program will entice your child to take part in and successfully complete both mental and physical tasks. There is NO sense of failure when the negativity is removed. Through this specific program, children will have the opportunity to step outside themselves, to develop and thrive, because every child has the ability to play.

Please contact the office for more information at 770-844-0246.