Q&A for How to Walk on a Gymnastics Balance Beam

You first need to develop strength and flexibility in your shoulders. Begin by kicking up on one leg, keeping the "lifted" leg as straight as possible. Once you get used to kicking up, then start putting your legs together at the top of the lift. (You don't have to be in a handstand.) Next, use a wall to kick up to. After practice, you should be able to get both legs to the wall; try to keep your legs and back straight. Once you can kick to a handstand on the wall, use your foot to push away slightly to balance in the handstand. Finally, do your handstand without the wall.

The key is to keep your chest up and look straight forward. If it helps, look at the end of the beam with your eyes, and try to keep your head forward and not looking at your feet.

You could do a back handspring, front walkover, cartwheel, 3/4 handstand, air split, or split.

Just imagine that you have a landing spot that is comfy like grass. If you just believe in yourself that is all you need.

A lot of gymnasts are female and they all get their periods. You can use pads or tampons. If you are scared that it’s going to show, you can wear biker shorts over your leotard. Your period shouldn’t stop you from doing what you want to.