As the weather begins to get chilly, GK is rolling out our 2013 Holiday Workout Essentials with 5 bold styles in Icy Opalescence. Get them today to be sure you get everything on your holiday wish list. These styles won't last long! Select styles are guaranteed to be in stock if ordered before December 6, 2013. These styles will be shipped to you before December 25, 2013 anywhere in the continental United States.

Starting off this collection is our Electric Turquoise Wrap Around Tank Leo E2362a unique asymmetrical workout leotard featuring Black Opalescence Hologram with wrap around ribbon detail in Electric Turquoise Mystique. This style is guaranteed to be in stock through December 6, 2013. A classic look is GK's Sporty Scoop Back Electric Turquoise Leo E2363, a workout tank leotard in Electric Turquoise Mystique with bold bodice design lines accented in Black Opalescence Hologram and Black Mystique. Do you love prints? Check out our Black Moonstone Racerback Tank Leo E2360 a GK Exclusive Print! This sporty racer back leotard is creatively designed in Black Moonstone Nylon/Spandex print with symmetrical side and neckline details in Electric Turquoise Mystique. This style is guaranteed to be in stock through December 6, 2013.

Our Turquoise Petal Scoop Back Workout Leo E2364 is a twist on our classic tank leotard with striking bodice petal design in Electric Turquoise and Black Mystique featuring Silver Hologram Sequinz for a touch of shimmer. This trendy style is the perfect addition to your gymnastics apparel wardrobe. Another GK exclusive unique print option is our Black Moonstone V neck Workout Leo E2361a classic V neck and V back leotard in our Black Moonstone Nylon/Spandex print with a bold curved line design detail in striking Black Opalescence Hologram.

If you love these icy styles in gymnastics leotards, check out even more new looks in our 2013 Holiday Workout Essentials Catalog.

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We are pleased to announce that Cory Fritzinger has joined our growing Sales Team as a Business Development Specialist. Cory joins GK with over five years of sales experience in the gymnastics industry and will report to Wendy Marshall Martin, Vice President of Global Gymnastics Sales.  Most recently, she served as Relationship Manager at another gymnastics manufacturer.

As Business Development Specialist, Cory will work with accounts in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.  She will be responsible for servicing new and existing gymnastics accounts within her region, with a focus on developing new business opportunities. Cory is knowledgeable not only on the sport of gymnastics, but also on the gymnastics apparel business.

"I am excited about this new opportunity and look forward to working with the GK team to bring great customer service to the gymnastics community,” said Cory.  “It is refreshing to work for a company where gymnastics is the first priority.”

Cory’s personal and professional lives are centered on the sport of gymnastics.  She attended University of Georgia on a full gymnastics athletic scholarship where she received her Bachelors Degree in Communications.  A former National Team Member, International Elite Competitor and nine-time All-American, Cory currently serves as the Secretary of the United States Gymnastics Suppliers Association. 

“GK remains entirely focused on our commitment to providing first class customer service,” said Wendy.  “Cory is an excellent communicator and manager who knows the gymnastics industry inside and out.  By adding her to our team, we have solidified the strongest sales team in the industry.”

Please join me in welcoming Cory to the Elite Sportswear family!

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Thanks for all of your comments telling us why you think Gabby is the perfect role model for any young gymnast. We enjoyed reading what each of you had to say!

The randomly selected winner of our exclusive Gabrielle Douglas Collectible is Mellisa Tally. Congratulations, Melissa! You have won a framed Gabrielle Douglas Autographed Time Magazine, July 2012 edition!

Twenty winners will also receive an autographed postcard from Gabby! We have randomly selected these winners. If your name appears below, please contact us by private message on Facebook/Twitter and provide your mailing address and phone number so that we can send your prize. We maintain the right to select a new winner if we do not receive a response by Friday, November 8th.

1.  Kevin Jewell                                  11.  Christina Gilbert

2.  Alessandra B.                               12.  kcmomof2

3.  Brandy Moore                               13.  Dana Lea

4.  Tara Virgo                                     14.  Lindsey Vanden Bos

5.  Annemarie Rogers                         15.  Olivia Rosen

6.  Ronan Archibald                            16.  optionalgymnast67

7.  Joseph Hardin                               17.  marianne mckee

8.  Melissa O'Brien                             18.  Jeanne Guernsey

9.  Crystal Strauss                              19.  Stephanie Henson

10.  Kelley Brittingham                        20.  Amanda Wijangco

Stay tuned for many more upcoming contests on our blog. Our signature collections offer exclusive designs in popular colors designed by Gold Medalists themselves! Check out our latest styles in our 2013 Gabrielle Douglas Collection.

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Looking for the perfect gift idea for the gymnast on your Holiday List?  GK has everything you need with lots of new styles and new fabrics for the best workout apparel around! Choose from over 50 Holiday Styles from our 2013 Holiday Workout Essentials Catalog, and receive a free sling bag with your Holiday Leo purchase of $75 or more!*

Simply add GK102 to your cart and select your color. With a retail value of $27.99, this trendy sling bag offers a stylish way to tote all your gymnastics accessories and needs.

*Offer valid 11/4/13 through 11/27/13 only. Valid for US Consumer Accounts Only. May not be combined with any other offer or discount. Valid only at www.gkelite.com. Color selection subject to stock on hand. GK reserves the right to substitute another color based on stock available. Offer valid while supplies last. Use Promo code G13FREEBAG at checkout.

Shop our 2013 Holiday Collection today while supplies last! Get the hottest styles in gymnastics with our Signature Gabrielle Douglas and Alexandra Raisman Collections, GKids, and Value Tanks.

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The countdown has officially begun! With 51 days until Christmas, we are gearing up here at GK with this season's latest styles in gymnastics apparel. Add a little shimmer with Silver Sequinz! Choose from a variety of necklines and colors, our Silver Sequinz embellished leos are the perfect gift for your favorite gymnast. Silver Sequinz accent 10 of our Holiday leotard styles, all stylish and affordable, starting at $49.99.

Inspired by Alexandra Raisman's 2012 US Classic leotard, our Aly Raisman Feather V Neck Workout Leotard E2338 is a gorgeous shimmery tank leo with sleek two tone fabrics. This V neck workout leotard is designed in Berry and Sangria Mystique with asymmetrical feather design highlighted with Silver Hologram Sequinz.

You are sure to sparkle in these glimmering holiday styles shown below. Our Gabby Douglas Berry and Zebra Leotard E2389 features Black Nylon/Spandex and Berry Mystique fabrics with an asymmetrical neckline and bold curved detail in Iced Zebra Hologram and is accented with Silver Hologram Sequinz. Try a modern look with our Cross Body White Sparkle Tank Leotard E2382 an asymmetrical workout leotard in Black Nylon/Spandex with White Sparkle Hologram, Cascading Ribbon and Silver Hologram Sequinz design. Get in the spirit this Christmas with our Red Hot Asymmetrical Tank Leotard E2383 an asymmetrical neckline leotard in our shimmery Red Mystique with a contrasting White Sparkle Hologram cross body design, also featuring Silver Hologram Sequinz. You will love the Asymmetrical Glimmer Tank Leotard E2288  a unique asymmetrical Imperial Purple Mystique tank leotard featuring cascading design lines in Purple Haze and Silver Sequinz.

Shop our Hot for the Holidays Collection today for even more gymnastics leotards perfect for this holiday season! Stay tuned for even more gift giving ideas for the passionate gymnast.

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Ava V. is a level II gymnast from Indiana Elite Gymnastics. She is so proud of her 1st place medals she was awarded in three events and the all-around at a recent competition.

Ava is wearing our Classic Jeweled Tank Leo 3599 a pretty gymnastics tank leotard beautifully adorned with Clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS for a touch of sparkle. This leo is designed in Berry Velvet, White Sparkle Hologram, and Berry Mystique fabrics. This style comes with a matching hair scrunchie and is also available as a Special Order in your choice of colors and fabrics.

If you love Ava's champion gymnastics leo, shop our Women's In Stock Tank Leos today! All styles are available in child and adult sizes. Also check out our GKids Collection for your little gymnast!

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You all raved about our last flash sale, and we thought it was time for another! So here we are with another exclusive GK offer. Today only, November 7th, 2013, don't miss out on this stunning gymnastics leo style. Our Black Web V Neck Workout Leo E2375 is now only $29.99, originally priced at $54.99. This offer is valid for consumer accounts only.

This sporty V neck tank leotard in Black Web Nylon/Spandex print features striking design lines in Charcoal Mystique and Tech Mesh shoulder straps for superior comfort. This gymnastics leo design comes with a matching hair scrunchie and goes great with our Black Web Workout Capri E2376. This classic workout capri in Black Web Nylon/Spandex features Black Nylon/Spandex low rise, comfort fit waistband for extra comfort. Another great option to pair with this GK leo is our basic Black Dry Tech Gymnastics Capri Pant E2259 featuring comfort fit waistband to complete your look.

Don't miss out on this great deal! Flash sale ends at midnight ET 11/7/13 while supplies last. Shop our entire Women's In Stock Collection today for even more styles in leading gymnastics apparel.

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There are 47 days until Christmas and GK is busy getting your holiday gifts ready to ship! Hot for the Holidays this year is our whimsical Cirque du Soleil Leotard Collection. Transport into the dreamlike, fantasy world of Cirque du Soleil and give the gift of GK's exclusive fit combined with whimsical artistry. Choose from eight one-of-a-kind styles with exclusive designs, prints, and embellishments new to the gymnastics industry.

You will love our Passion Flame Tank Leotard CIR008  a unique Black V neck gymnastics leotard which features moisture-wicking Dry Sport and Red Mystique fabrics with front bodice sublimated flame design highlighted in Gold Hologram Sequinz.

Our Surreal Scribbles Tank Leotard CIR007is a beautiful scoop back abstract striped sublimated tank leo in Antique Gold Mystique and Black moisture-wicking Dry Sport featuring a cascading Gold Hologram Sequinz scribbles design. The Daydream Wishes Tank Leo CIR002 is an inspired tank leotard in Turquoise Nylon/Spandex and Sublimated Mystique trim details with Clear and Ultraviolet Brilliance SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS design. An artsy look is shown in the Whimsical Sequinz Tank Leotard CIR006 a V neck tank leo with Sublimated Mystique, Sterling Silver Mystique upper bodice and appliques creating sweetheart styling, highlighted with Lemon Lime Hologram Sequinz. Go the tribal route with our Tribal Fantasy Tank Leotard CIR005 an asymmetrical tank leotard with cascading Red and Gold wrap-over Sequinz design features Black Dry Sport, Gold Mystique binding, and sublimated shoulder and side panel.

All Cirque du Soleil styles are available in child and adult sizes. Shop our Cirque Du Soleil Collection today! See more styles in our Hot for the Holidays and Christmas countdown here.

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GK is a proud partner in support of breast cancer awareness with Unite for HER, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing breast cancer programs and initiatives. We contribute 5% of our breast cancer awareness leo sales to this organization showing our sincere support for all gymnasts and coaches in the gymnastics industry who are suffering from the effects of breast cancer and treatments of this disease.

Shown on the left is a pretty GK leotard style from our Breast Cancer Awareness Collection. This Sporty Binding Tank Leo BCA29 is an athletic V neck tank gymnastics leotard with sporty binding design & modern pink ribbon surrounded by a Black SEQUINZ transfer. Show your support for breast cancer awareness, gymnasts, and coaches suffering from the effects of treatments with one of these styles.

Unite for HER focuses on holistic methods for those being treated for this terrible disease. Their mission is to make a positive impact in the lives of women and girls by supporting and providing breast cancer and wellness programs that educate, empower, and restore. Brought to you by Unite for HER are two healthy recipes made with ingredients proven to fight disease and promote wellness. Learn more tips on nutritional wellness here. Recipes provided by Katie Cavuto, MS, RD, Unite for HER.

Chocolate Bark Recipe

Chocolate can be a simple pleasure in life and actually offers many health benefits if you eat the right variety. Choose dark, unprocessed chocolate which comes straight from the cocoa bean, and benefit from the packed flavanols that carry antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These flavanols in chocolate can also help to significantly lower blood pressure and can even lower your risk of heart failure.

~ Dark Chocolate Bars or Chips

~ Nuts and seeds, preferably unsalted (anti-inflammatory fats, heart healthy)

~ Dried fruits such as cherries, mangoes, preferably unsweetened (rich in disease-fighting antioxidants)

Melt chocolate in double boiler and pour on parchment sheet. Sprinkle with nuts, seeds, and fruits and cool in refrigerator.

Hummus Recipe

Hummus is a super protein packed, smooth textured Middle Eastern dip that can be made in a variety of ways. Chick peas are the main ingredient which have anti-inflammatory properties, tons of protein, and can also regulate blood sugar and cholesterol, which can be affected by cancer treatments. Chick peas also fluch toxins form your body and reduce colon cancer risk.

~ 1 can of chick peas

~ 1/4 cup of the liquid from the can

~ 3 T. lemon juice

~ 1 1/2 T. tahini

~ 2 cloves of garlic, crushed

~ 1 t. sea salt

~3 T. olive oil

Blend in a Cuisinart or mixer.
 

For even more great recipes, visit uniteforher.org.

Show your support for breast cancer awareness. Shop GK's Breast Cancer Awareness Gymnastics Leotard Collection today!

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Club Equilibrix in Sainte-Catherine, Quebec is looking stunning in their new GK gymnastics leotards! This gym opened in March of 2000 and offers gymnastics, trampoline and acrobatic floor tumbling starting at any age.

Club Equilibrix Champions are wearing their GK workout leos in the photo above. They love this shimmering style, our Classic Mystique Tank Leo 3456. This classic style gymnastics leotard was ordered in Silver Mystique and the team's name was added in Jade SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS for a bit of shine.

In the photo above, Club Equilibrix's Level 6-Elite Team, Elite is ready for another competition season!  These Quebec Champions are wearing GK's Asymmetrical Wraparound Gym Leo 4869 a sophisticated asymmetrical competitive gymnastics leotard with top wrap-around design and opposite side solid panel designed in our Black and White Mystique, and White Mesh fabrics. Brilliance SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS accent the top bodice and lower sleeves.

If you love Club Equilibrix Team's Competition Leotards, check out our Special Order Gymnastics Leotards today for your own unique color combination. Need some help coming up with ideas? Contact your local gymnastics representative for assistance.

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The countdown is on with 42 days until Christmas! Celebrate this year's holiday season with GK's Party Prints! These bright and festive gymnastic workout leotards feature the hottest prints this season, including Nail Polish Party and our Exclusive GK prints Berry and Lime Confetti. Select styles sparkle with Sequinz and the ever glamorous SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.

Our Bold Berry Asymmetric Sparkle Leotard E2368 features a striking asymmetrical neckline and is made in Back Nylon/Spandex with our bold Nail Polish Party print shoulder highlighted with Berry Hologram Sequinz and Berry Mystique binding. If ordered before December 6, 2013, this style is quaranteed  for delivery for December 25th, 2013. Applicable shipments in the continental US only.

Get colorful with our Nail Polish Party Keyhole Leo E2365a sporty V back leotard in Nail Polish Party Nylon/Spandex print with bold side detailing and keyhole back opening accented in Lemon Lime Mystique. Try a sleek look with our Confetti & Sequinz V Neck Tank Leo E2371a modern V neck leotard in Black Nylon/Spandex with symmetrical Berry Confetti print and Cherry Mystique side inserts. This leotard features a pretty cascading Silver Hologram sequinz bodice design for some added sparkle. Shake things up with our Sleek Lime Confetti V Neck Workout Leo E235. This sporty V neck workout leotard features our Lime Confetti Polyester/Spandex print with symmetrical panel inserts in White Sparkle Hologram and Black Nylon/Spandex.  Another great look in party prints is our Berry Confetti Asymmetric Tank Leo E2372 an asymmetrical tank leotard in Black Nylon/Spandex and Berry Confetti print. This leotard is beautifully accented with Clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS sweeping across neckline.

If you love these party prints, you will love even more styles in our Hot for the Holidays Collection. See our Silver Sequinz looks here. Be sure to check out our Holiday Shipping Schedule for stress free shopping!

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Get ready to celebrate the Holiday season with GK's sparkly Confetti Fun 2013 Holiday Workout Essentials Collection. Choose from designs featuring our new Berry Confetti fabric, glistening SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, and Silver Hologram Sequinz. We have the perfect gifts for the dedicated gymnast in your life!

Kicking off our Confetti Fun Collection are styles made with our new exclusive Berry Confetti Fabric. Our Berry Confetti V Neck Workout Leotard E2370is a classic V neck and V back leotard in Black Nylon/Spandex with our Berry Confetti print fabric side panel detail featuring Clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and Cherry Mystique binding. Place your order by December 6, 2013, and this style is guaranteed to be shipped anywhere within the continental US by December 25, 2013. Our unique and trendy Berry Confetti Asymmetric Tank Leo E2372 is an artistic asymmetrical tank leotard in Black Nylon/Spandex and Berry Confetti print and beautifully accented with Clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS sweeping across neckline. Try a sporty mixed with glam look with our Confetti & Sequinz V Neck Tank Leo E2371. This sporty V neck leo is made in our Black Nylon/Spandex with symmetrical Berry Confetti print and Cherry Mystique side inserts and features cascading Silver Hologram Sequinz bodice design.

Our Silver Sequinz V Neck Tank Leo E2374, is a Black Nylon/Spandex workout leotard which features our unique Berry Mystique ribbon detail across neckline and sides and a bold, dazzling Silver Sequinz bodice design. Place your order by December 6, 2013, and this style is guaranteed to be shipped anywhere within the continental US by December 25, 2013.If you prefer a more modern and sleek look our Bold Sangria Stripes Workout Leo E2373is an athletic scoop neck leotard in Sangria Mystique with contrasting side lines in Black and Steel Mystique.

Our Confetti Fun Collection is available in both child and adult sizes. Each style comes with a matching hair scrunchie. Our Fitted Gymnastics Capri E2071 is the perfect gift to pair with any of our gymnastics leotards. This low rise Black brushed Tricot gymnastics warm up capri are super comfortable and made in our long wearing, durable Nylon/Spandex fabric.

Shop our other fabulous collections in our 2013 Holiday Workout Essentials Catalog and get your holiday shopping list completed early this year!

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ACROS Optional Team from Evansville, Indiana absolutely love their new Under Armour® leotards. "We love GK because of the many different styles offered especially the new Under Armour® line!", says Julie Eder, VP of Booster Club. GK Elite has partnered with Under Armour® to create a line of leotards for the dedicated gymnast. We are proud to have been chosen by Under Armour® to manufacture the US National Team competitive and training apparel for USA Gymnastics through 2020. Read more about our partnership with Under Armour® here.

The athletes above show off their new Under Armour® gymnastics leotards. UA Elegance Style 6701 is featured above in fabric configuration A01 in White Opalescence Hologram, Sangria Mystique and Wild Sangria Sparkle Hologram. Optional jewel designs were selected in J867, J869 and T782 in Brilliance SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and J868 in Sangria SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS for a touch of sparkle. This gorgeous Under Armour® long sleeve gymnastics competition leotard is inspired by our National Team leotard worn at the 2013 Jesolo Trophy. This competition leo with V neck and back features sweetheart styling with pretty faux shoulder strap design.

Don't miss out on Under Armour®s extraordinary designs that will make you a better athlete. Shop the Under Armour Gymnastics Collection today!

We are so excited to be receiving tons of photos from our happy customers! We recently received this adorable shot of this little cutie, Pryce P. from All Starz Academy of Gymnastics and Dance in Kingman, AZ. He is pictured here in his GK gymnastics apparel from a recent photo shoot at his local gym.

Pryce is wearing GK's Men's Gymnastics Long Shorts 1818M in a child size in White Nylon/Spandex. These gymnastics competition shorts have a five inch inseam and elastic drawstring waist. These shorts are slightly longer in length with a mid thigh hemline and available in Black, Navy, Royal, White, and Red Nylon/Spandex. Our Basic Men's Gymnastics Competition Shirt 1832M in Red Nylon/Spandex is so cute on Pryce. Perfect to pair with your favorite gymnastics short, this competition shirt is available in Black, White, Navy, Red, and Royal Nylon/Spandex. Team logos or names may be added in embroidery or imprinting to customize your look.

Are you looking for a beginner's outfit for your little gymnast? We are proud to offer child and adult sizes in our gymnastics apparel. Be sure to shop our Men's In Stock Gymnastics Collection today!

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With 37 shopping days until Christmas, Under Armour® is Hot for the Holidays! Add innovation to your gymnastics wardrobe with one of eight styles designed to make your workout better.  Under Armour®'s renowned fit, stretch, and quality are empowering gymnasts everywhere.

UA Power 6302 is a sporty gymnastics tank leotard with bright Cherry Mystique body, Navy Techmesh shoulder and racer back, and Navy Nylon/Spandex side inserts.

These Under Armour®  styles are sure to make you a better athlete. Under Armour®'s vision is to empower athletes everywhere and to make them better through passion, design, and the relentless pursuit of innovation.

These styles are the perfect option for your holiday wish list! Try the UA Devotion 6301, shown below. This sleek workout gymnastics leotard features Lemon Lime Mystique fabric with Black Nylon/Spandex binding and asymmetrical ribbon design outlined with Clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS for just a touch of shine. The UA Motivation 6304is a classic scoop neck gymnastics leotard with racer back and features an Imperial Purple Mystique body and Lemon Lime Mystique and Black Nylon/Spandex side wrap around styling. Another bold style is the UA Agility 6306a classic V neck gymnastics leotard in a stunning Electric Turquoise Mystique body with wrap around Black Tech Mesh insert outlined with Lemon Lime Mystique piping and Black Mystique neckline trim. The UA Dedication 6307is an elegant Black Mystique scoop neck, V back gymnastics leotard with Passion Mystique understated style lines on front and back. These styles are sure to please the dedicated and passionate gymnast on your shopping list.

For even more styles to top your wish list, check out the entire Under Armour® Collection today!

Shop other GK Hot for the Holidays looks and see what else is hot this Holiday Season.

GK was thrilled to be a part of the 2013 World Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. Our retail store was a huge success providing lots of traffic and customer interaction. We love that we could enjoy chatting with the world's most elite gymnasts, and also share the latest styles in gymnastics apparel. We are please to have recently caught up with Kyla Ross after Worlds. Here is what she has to say about her experience in Belgium...

GK - We are so proud of your accomplishments and you must be too! You have recently placed 2nd in the All-Around, Balance Beam, Uneven Bars and 5th in the Floor Exercise at Worlds. How do you feel about your performances?

Overall I was happy with the way that I performed and was able to hit all my routines consistently.  I was also really honored to get the Longines Elegance award.  That was a pleasant surprise!

GK - Did you debut any new skills you are most proud of this year? If so, do you feel you have mastered these new skills and what are some you are still working on mastering? 

I have been training new skills but at Worlds I didn't compete any new upgrades.  Now that I have had some down time to work on new tricks, hopefully I will be able to incorporate them in my upcoming competitions.  I have been working on a back handspring Arabian on beam.

GK - What type of advice do your coaches provide to you before a major championship such as this?

My coach Jenny knows me very well and is great at getting me mentally prepared to compete and focus on hitting my routines in high pressure situations.  She is encouraging and makes sure that I am constantly visualizing my routines prior to getting up on the apparatus.  I have been competing with her for many years now and she takes every competition very seriously.  She knows how to motivate me to keep fighting till the end of the competition.

GK - What was your favorite part of traveling to Belgium for this year’s World Artistic Championships?

I love Europe.  The town of Antwerp was so cute.  I loved all the cafes and shops.  There were also many beautiful historical building and sculptures that were fun to see.

GK - Which men's event would you enjoy if it was allowed and why? 

I love watching men's high bar.  The skills that they do look so unreal it's amazing.  It would be my coaches dream for me to do some of the men's skills!  Everything they do is so difficult but maybe someday I will be able to pull one of their tricks off!

GK - What was your favorite event at Worlds this year and for what reason? 

I would probably say beam.  I felt very confident and hit my routines on all three days that I had to compete beam.  I felt like this was a big accomplishment because your nerves can really get the best of you on beam.  I was able to get past that and just enjoy being on the world stage.

GK - Now that World’s is over, what are your plans? Do you plan on relaxing or vacationing at all? 

My Aunt has been wanting to take me on a spa retreat weekend for awhile now.  I finally just got to go and I had a blast in Vegas.  We went to several amazing restaurants, Nobu and Serendipity to name a few. I experienced a spa day and saw the "O" show which was incredible.  I also went on a little shopping spree too!
 
Read more about Kyla Ross and her GK gymnastics leo style from Worlds here. For a fierce competition look of your own, check out our Design Studio where you can design your very own championship look today!

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Mariah B. from Auburn, CA is so proud of her new GK gymnastics apparel. She feels it will be her lucky leo! Her team from Auburn Gymnastics Center selected their level 3 team leotard and leggings in time for their first meet.

Mariah is wearing our Jeweled Purple & Silver Tank Leo 3574 a classic tank gymnastics leotard in Imperial Purple Mystique and Silver Mystique with Clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS tracing the style lines across bodice. This style is also available as a Special Order to customize according to your team's colors. Please use style WL100A02. Leggings are a great option to be worn over any leo. A popular style is our Nylon/Spandex Gymnastics Tights 1677 the perfect layering piece to keep you warm. These low rise waist Black Nylon/Spandex tights feature a fold-over waistband for extra comfort. The leo and tights featured above are both available in child and adult sizes.

Do you love Mariah's first meet design? See more styles in our Women's In Stock Tank Leotards. Also, be sure to check out our Gym Gear for all your accessory needs!

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Estela De La Torre Borja is a well known gymnast that competed in the 1980 Olympics in Moscow in GK competitive apparel. She was the only athlete to qualify from Mexico at the time. Estela was given a GK leotard to wear in 1979 to World Championships. She wore it again for the Olympics in 1980. She currently serves on the Board for the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame.

This highly influential gymnast is hosting an annual international competition called the Mexican Open in Acapulco, Mexico November 28-30, 2013. The competition is dedicated to giving young gymnasts international experience. Thirteen countries have confirmed their attendance to the Mexican Open including Russia, China, United States, Japan, Romania, Italy, Uzbekistan, Colombia, Brazil, Ukraine, Canada, Spain and of course the host country, Mexico. Many internationally recognized women gymnasts have already confirmed their attendance, including Raquel Silva - BRA, Sabrina Gill - CAN, Zeng SIQI - CHN, Roxana Popa- ESP, Peyton Ernst - EUA, Maggie Nichols - EUA, Francesca de Agostini - ITA, Amaranta Torres - MEX, Evgeniya Shelgunova - RUS, Kysla Angelina - UCR, Oksana Chusovitina - UZB,  Men gymnasts confirmed are Francisco Barretto - BRA, Joshua Stuart  - CAN, Zhang Yang - CHN, Jossimar Calvo - COL, Rubén López - ESP, Josh Dixon - EUA, Ludovico Edalli - ITA, Nikita Ignatyev - RUS, Koji Uematsu - JPN, Kevin Cerda - MEX, Vlad Bogdan COTUNA  - RUM, Yudenkov Evgen - UCR. Special guests include gymnastics legends, Nadia Comaneci and three-time Olympian Svetlana Boguinskaia.

Estela promises that GK leos are the best in the world and wanted us to be a part of this event. Our GK booth will offer a variety of styles new to the gymnastics industry and we are so excited to share our passion for the sport of gymnastics. This year, Estela will be presenting the GK Elegance Award. The winner of the award will receive a couture version, shown on the left, of our Glamour SWAROVSKI Leotard 1007. This is a gorgeous V back long sleeve gymnastics leotard featured in Gold Leaf and Antique Gold Mystique fabrics with a modified high cut leg. This modern leotard features a Black mesh inset with Gold Mystique underlay. The body and sleeves are adorned with over 10,000 Gold Brilliance, Metallic Gold, and Brilliance SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.

Featured below are photos of Estella competing in her GK leotard from the Moscow Olympics in 1980 and a photo of her GK leo that still fits!

Estela brightens any room she walks into and we were happy to catch up with her recently. Enjoy our conversation with her below.

GK - You have been passionate about the sport of gymnastics for most of your life. How can you describe your journey in this sport and what have you learned from it?

Estela - I started gymnastics when I was 6 years old. I was very very active and never stopped doing gymnastics all over my house. My Father Carlos, my Mother Estela and my Brothers: Carlos, Federico, Monica, Mario Ana Mary support me all the time to be the best gymnast and diver in México and compete all over the world representing my country. During the Olympics in Montreal 1976 I saw Nadia Comaneci competing on TV  and she inspired me to be like her and I dreamdt of meeting her one day.  When I started gymnastics, I competed in The Junior Club until I started training in the Mexican Olympic Center. I competed from México in Pan Am Games in Puerto Rico 1979 winning the Team Bronze Medal. Then I competed in the World Championship in Forth Worth in 1979, where I was the only Mexican Gymnast qualified for the Olympics in Moscu 1980. Before the Olympics in Moscú, I competed in The Pan Pacific in Hawaii, Edmonton and Seattle. After that I competed in the American Cup in the Madison Square Garden. Also some other competitions I participated in were in the Moscú News, Budapest and Riga Cup. At 15 years old, the year of 1980 in Mosco, I had one of my best experiences of my life. My best memory was my leotard from GK because I competed with the same leotard I used in the World Championship in Forth Word, Texas. I did my best competition and my dream came true! i Competed in the Olympics beside Nadia Comaneci. Wahooo!!! This was an amazing and unforgettable experience. In this Olympics, I was surprised because I competed in the All Around Finals making history in Mexico, to be until this year the only Mexican Gymnast in the History competing in the All Around Finals. Finally when I retired from gymnastics I started diving in the Mexican Olympic Center. When I first began I went to the Centroamerican Games winning 3 gold medals in Santo Domingo, Republica Domenicana. After this I competed in Pan Am Games in Venezuela where I finished in 4th place on 10 mts platform. Then went to compete to Russia, Fina Cup in Shangai-China, Germany, Sweden,Austria and Italy making finals in 10mts Platform. My best result in diving was 8th place in the World Diving Championship in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

GK - What are some of the major obstacles you had to overcome through your gymnastics career?

Estela - My injuries. I overcame these obstacles by going to the gym in the Olympic Center, instead of staying in my house. My home was and still is the Mexican Olympic Center in México, City.

GK - Why do you love GK gymnastics apparel?
Estela - I love GK gymnastics apparel because as a gymnast the only thing I buy when I travel were all colors and shapes of leotards all over the world and the best are GK styles. I have a massive collection of GK competition leos, and still have my BEST GK leotard, the one that I competed in the World Championship and Olympic Games. I Love it !!!

GK - What advice would you give to aspiring gymnasts based on your experiences?
Estela - My best advice for all boy and girl gymnasts is that they have to enjoy this beautiful sport and make their dreams come true. Also never give up. With hard work, discipline and tenacity you will make your goals come true. GO FOR THEM!

GK - Describe how you have remained focused on your career through the years.

Estela - I am very proud to have the best family with me all the time, also I am very happy for having been a gymnast and a diver representing Mexico all over the world. I am also very proud to have covered 6 Olympic Games on Mexican TV as a Commentator of Artistic Gymnastic, Rythmic Gymnastic, Diving and Synchronized Swimming in Seúl-1988, Barcelona-1992, Atlanta-1996, Sidney-2000, Athens-2004, Beijing-2008 and London-2012. I am still a TV Commentator in Televisa Deportes Network.

GK - What are your plans for the future in the gymnastics industry?

Estela - Now I am currently the General Director of the Mexican Open in Acapulco along with Grupo Pegaso. I am on the Board of IGHOF, which has been a wonderful experience. Working with some of my favorite people including Paul Ziert, Bart Conner, Michael Wilson and all of the Team US Boarders in this IGHOF. My plans for the future in gymnastics industry is to help and improve this brilliant sport in the world. I would love to have my very own exclusive gymnastics designs with GK!

Shop GK's Special Order Women's Long Sleeve Leotards today for the latest in gymnastics competition apparel.

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It wouldn't be the holiday season without Sequinz, Sparkle, and festive colors! With 33 days until Christmas, GK has all the gymnastics apparel you need to add to your holiday wish list. Add a little twinkle to your wardrobe with Lime and Black Sequinz, a hot look this year. Our festive and fun Sequinz in the brightest colors accent eight beautiful gymnastics leotards. Select from a variety of styles and colors for various looks.

Get colorful with our Artistic Gabrielle Douglas Purple Flutter Leo E2387 a  faux sweetheart neckline leotard in Imperial Purple Mystique and Flutter Nylon/Spandex print with two tone bodice design in Lemon Lime Mystique. This gorgeous leo features twinkling Lemon Lime Hologram Sequinz accents.

Check out these other bold and bright styles in gymnastics leotards. Our Gabby Lime Ribbon Wrap Tank Leo E2388is an exclusive Gabrielle Douglas tank leotard designed in our Lime Mystique fabric and Ice Cat print wrap around ribbon detail highlighted with Black Sequinz. Another great look is our shimmering Sublime Aly Raisman Sequinz Leotard E2339. This classic scoop back Aly Raisman tank leotard is made in our Black Nylon/Spandex and Lemon Lime Mystique with alternating colors accented with Black and Lemon Lime Hologram Sequinz. Try a modern look with our Cascading Sequinz Asymmetric Tank Leo E2357, an asymmetrical neckline tank leotard in Black Nylon/Spandex with strap and side accents in Lime Confetti Polyester/Spandex and Cascading Lemon Lime Hologram Sequinz details. Our Lime and Black Zig Zag Workout Leotard E2358 is a sporty V neck criss cross workout leotard in Lemon Lime Mystique with striking zig zag detail featuring Black Sequinz.

If you love these bright and cheerful colors, you will love the complete 2013 Holiday Catalog.

For the latest looks this holiday season, check out our Hot for the Holidays Collection today!

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GK recently caught up with hard working gymnasts, Meredith Sylvia, Elizabeth Price aka "Ebee," and Jazmyn Estrella at our gymnastics catalog photo shoot. They were all so excited to be here and be able to model the latest styles in our world leading gymnastics apparel. All of the girls train at Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center located in Allentown, PA and love that their coaches allow them to choose their GK competitive gymnastics apparel for meets.

Meredith Sylvia is shown on the left as she prepares for her GK photo shoot. She is a level 10 gymnast who enjoys the floor exercise the most out of all the events. She is currently working on mastering her full in back out on the floor, double full and yurchenko layout double twist on the vault, as well as her connections on the beam. She loves GK gymnastics apparel, especially our workout leotards in all shades of blue and our SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS enhanced competitive leotard designs.

Elizabeth Price or "Ebee" is an Elite gymnast who trains under coaches Donna and Bill Strauss, Robin Netwall, John Holman and Joe Stallone. Her favorite event is the uneven bars and always enjoys the challenge of learning new gymnastics skills. Her concentration lately has been on her full twisting double layout dismount, a challenge in itself. Ebee loves our gymnastics workout apparel and seems to gravitate to purple shades for her workout leos. When it comes to competitions, she loves a stunning black competitive leotard with bold and colorful accents and some clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS for added shimmer. Elizabeth's next competitive meet will be in Germany in late November. We will miss Ebee as this is her last photo shoot with us. She has recently signed a Letter of Intent with Stanford University for 2014-2015. Congrats to Ebee, we are so proud of you! Read more about her future with Stanford here.

Jazmyn Estrella is a level 10 gymnast who loves  competing on the vault. She is currently working on perfecting her yurchenko layout 1 1/2 for the vault, inspired by Russian gymnast Natalia Yurchenko, her pak salto on the bars, and side and front aerials on the balance beam. Her favorite color in GK workout apparel is light blue, and likes our sporty and athletically styled competitive wear. She and Meredith's next meet will be held in Baltimore, MD in December.

GK wishes our models the best of luck with their upcoming competitive meets and we are proud to have them wearing our gymnastics leo styles.

Shop GK's Long Sleeve Women's Special Order Competitive Wear today for the perfect look for your next gymnastics meet. Also check out our Women's Tank Leotards for your workout sessions.

GK. Choice of Champions.