Gymnastics for Beginners: Drills, Flexibility and Home Training

Gymnastics drills for beginners focus on building the flexibility needed for splits and backhandsprings. Learn the requirements for various levels and how to train safely at home as a kid or adult.

The Differences Between Balance Beam Scales & Electronic Scales

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Darla Ferrara

A balance beam scale is very different from the electronic scale you may have in your bathroom. Scales are measuring devices. That is true for both instruments, but when you step on an electronic scale, you are determining how much your body weighs. Balance beam scales do not measure weight, instead they value mass.