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Tayler H.on Feb 5, 2025

A very great shopping experience thank you. Easy to order and rwcieve

Date of experience: January 26, 2025

Rosa H.on Feb 5, 2025

Have had wonderful experiences ordering from destira every time! Fast shipping of great quality leotards!

Date of experience: January 26, 2025

Loretta B.on Feb 4, 2025

Destira leotards are so beautiful and excellent quality! I have been buying them for years!
Their customer service is outstanding!
Jenny made sure that I got everything I needed!
Thank you!

Jenny helped me with ordering and returns so I could achieve the perfect fit for my grandaughter!

Date of experience: January 25, 2025

Heather P.on Jan 25, 2025

Shopping was easy, I knew I would get a quality product. Free shipping would have made it even better.

Date of experience: January 15, 2025

amanda g.on Jan 24, 2025

I followed the measuring instructions and the leo fits perfectly. I received updates when the leo will ship. The leo arrived on time and looks great. My daughter loves it. The colors are bright and vibrant

Date of experience: January 14, 2025

Kristin B.on Jan 24, 2025

Super cute, but when it was sewn together, the stretchy rubber wasn't sewn together well in the groin area. My daughter won't wear it because it hurts

Date of experience: January 14, 2025

Carole E.on Jan 24, 2025

Easy to navigate website and ordering experience was great. Delivered on time. Products shipped in good packaging. Very pleasant experience, all around.

Date of experience: January 14, 2025

Bekah C.on Jan 24, 2025

I was insane and messed up my order TWICE and they were unbelievably responsive and helpful in fixing my mistake. Literally the best customer service EVER. Also, my daughter absolutely loves her new leos!

Read above - it was literally above and beyond in every way!

Date of experience: December 17, 2024

Tracy B.on Jan 24, 2025

Great! The leotards are of great quality> They wash well and do not piel.

Date of experience: January 14, 2025

Kori A.on Jan 24, 2025

Experience has always been amazing. Very happy with the outreach ah and communication provided.

Date of experience: January 13, 2025

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Five ways to practice Gymnastics at home!

It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out in gymnastics or already on the competitive team, there will come a time, when you'll want to practice at home. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to build your skills without all of the equipment you have access to at the gym. However, first, we ask that you warm up completely (a full-body stretch!) and wear appropriate gear (think a Destira leotard!) before attempting any of these. Now, let’s get started! Here are five ways to practice gymnastics at home.

Gymnastics workout tips

1 - STRETCH: As a gymnast, you know one of your most important traits is your flexibility, and that’s a super easy thing to work on at home. How? More stretching, of course! Think about the areas where you could use the most improvement and do basic stretches daily to increase overall flexibility. 

2 - STRENGTH-TRAIN: Push-ups, sit-ups, crunches, planks, lunges, squats… these are all exercises you can do within and around your home (or backyard!)  to strengthen your core and build muscle.

Gymnastics exercise tips

3 - FIND YOUR BALANCE: As you do the exercises above to strengthen your core, you’ll naturally improve your balance, but there are drills you can safely do at home to take it a step further. Try balancing on one leg, or even walking as if you’re on a tight rope to concentrate on keeping your center.

4 - BUILD ENDURANCE: Endurance is critical to a gymnast’s ability to perform extensive routines and practice, practice, practice. What better way to boost it than to get out and RUN? The key is to avoid injury by stretching before and after, as well as by wearing proper shoes. (P.S. This is also a great way to sneak in muscle strengthening in your legs!)

5 - PERFECT THE BASICS: While it may be tempting to work on back handsprings and other advanced moves, home is not the place for it. Instead, set your sights on polishing basic skills like back bends and handstands, which are the basis for so many gymnastics skills. Get them right, and you’ll be surprised at how easily the others may come. (Tip: Use a wall as support for your handstand. It’ll help perfect your form!) Focus on one of these tasks per night, as time allows, and it won’t be long before you see improvement in the gym. However, don’t forget to rest. It’s the best thing you can do for your body, especially when your working hard in the gym every week.

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