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Pattern tanks with sport shorts for girls in sports by Destira, 2024

Welcome the Destira Sport Tank

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Written by Jen Atkinson
Hey there, Destira community! We’re beyond thrilled to share some exciting news with you all. Bra...
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Colorful gymnastics suits for gymnasts by Destira, 2024

Destira Has Leotard Styles for Every Athlete

13 days ago
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Written by Madison Hartman
Reab more about the different athletic leotard styles offered by Destira for athletes everywhere.
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Cateannabeth30 in black dance leotard by Destira, 2024

How To Care For Your Destira Gear

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Written by Madison Hartman
Destira proudly makes high-quality gymnastics apparel. Check out our care instructions to help make it last through all of your athlete's workouts.
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Pink tank leotards for girls' gymnastics by Destira, 2024

Leap into Love with Destira

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Written by Madison Hartman
Bring love and joy to your workouts in our 2024 Valentine's Day leotard collection!
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Perfect gifts for gymnasts everywhere by Destira, 2023

Gift Ideas for Your Gymnast

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Written by Madison Hartman
Find the perfect gymnastics gift for your gymnast this holiday season at Destira!
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Girls athletic leotards by Destira, 2023

Easy Ways to Improve Your Pro Shop Displays

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Written by Jodi Levy
Make the most out of your pro shop with these helpful tips on making your displays of gymnastics apparel stand out every day.
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Gymnastics outfit with biker shorts for teens, Destira, 2023

NEW! Destira Biker Shorts Have Arrived!

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Written by Madison Hartman
The Destira Biker Short has arrived. You can now shop three different gymnastics short styles for your gymnast to be comfortable and confident at every workout.
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Dance leotards for ballet dancers, Destira, 2023

What to Wear With Your Destira Leotard

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Written by Madison Hartman
Deciding how to dress your new athlete for practice can be overwhelming. We broke down what to wear with your practice leotard for gymnastics and dance for you.
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Destira leotards in a dance pro-shop, Destira, 2023

How to Ready Your Pro Shop for the Holidays!

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Written by Jodi Levy
Here are some helpful tips and tricks to keep your pro shop running smoothly and efficiently throughout the holiday season.
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What Size Destira Leotard Do I Buy?

What Size Destira Leotard Do I Buy?

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Written by Madison Hartman
Learn all of Team Destira's tips and tricks for sizing your gymnast in her new favorite Destira gymnastics leotards and shorts.
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Inside Destira: Morgan’s Journey

Inside Destira: Morgan’s Journey

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Written by Madison Hartman
Desitra's Custom Manager, Morgan's, journey to becoming your point person on any custom gymnastics apparel design at Destira!
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Inside Destira: Braylee’s Journey

Inside Destira: Braylee’s Journey

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Written by Madison Hartman
Desitra's Director of Sales, Braylee's journey to leading our wholesale and consignment programs of your favorite gymnastics apparel to gyms across the country.
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Star Spotlight: Keira Roman

Star Spotlight: Keira Roman

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Written by Madison Hartman
Keira Roman, a level 4 gymnast, talks with us on her story of being a Type 1 Diabetic while continuing gymnastics and living life as a normal 8-year-old.
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You Are Unstoppable!

You Are Unstoppable!

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Written by Madison Hartman
Since the beginning of Destira, our goal has been to empower athletes everywhere. Our new leotard designs are forward-thinking and inclusive, embodying the unstoppable possibilities within each Destira girl.
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Gymnastis in American themed gymnastics leotards, Destira, 2023

Destira: Designed, Manufactured and Celebrated in the USA!

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Written by Madison Hartman
We design and produce gymnastics apparel right here in the USA to make you feel like YOU, feeling happy and confident as who you are.
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Destira gymnasts in colorful gymnastics unitards with matching doll leotards, Destira, 2023

Ways to Encourage Kids to Have An Active Lifestyle

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Written by Madison Hartman
With summertime here, kids are out of school and ready for fun. Take a look at some ways that you can encourage your child to have an active lifestyle all year long.
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Top Ten #FunFacts About Gymnastics That Your Child Should Know

Top Ten #FunFacts About Gymnastics That Your Child Should Know

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Written by Madison Hartman
Gymnastics is a fascinating sport. It is a sport with a history as far back as Ancient Greece that continues to evolve to this day! Check out some of these fun facts below that you can share with your young gymnast.
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Should You Use Your Leotard As A Swimsuit?

Should You Use Your Leotard As A Swimsuit?

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Written by Madison Hartman
Warm weather, no school, and longer days can only mean one thing - summer has arrived! It is the perfect time of year for a cooling swim after a long practice working on upgrading your gymnasts’ skills for the upcoming season. The question is - can your gymnast’s Destira leotard be used as a swimsuit?
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Meet the Team: Inga Olson - Our New Sales Operations Assistant

Meet the Team: Inga Olson - Our New Sales Operations Assistant

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Written by Madison Hartman

Join us in welcoming our new Sales Operations Assistant, Inga Olson, to Team Destira! Inga has recently joined the Destira Sales Team and is already loving every minute of it.

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Salute the Red, White, and Blue in the 2023 Patriotic Collection

Salute the Red, White, and Blue in the 2023 Patriotic Collection

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Written by Madison Hartman
Stand tall and salute the Red, White, and Blue in our 2023 Patriotic Collection. This collection features new styles that are guaranteed to be your gymnasts' new favorite styles. These leotards are made from both our signature soft buttery material and our sparkling hologram material that can be seen shining from across the gym. Check it out!
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Destira Through the Years: Myriah’s Journey

Destira Through the Years: Myriah’s Journey

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Written by Madison Hartman
Meet Myriah, our Director of Design and Product Development. Growing up, Myriah always dreamed of becoming a designer. See her journey to becoming the Director of Design and Product Development at Destira.
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Celebrating Mother’s Day 2023: A Tribute to the Sports Mom

Celebrating Mother’s Day 2023: A Tribute to the Sports Mom

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Written by Madison Hartman
This Mother’s Day, we are giving tribute to YOU - the Sports Mom and all of the challenges and triumphs that come with this superhero role. Beyond getting all of your children to the gym, the ballpark, the dance studio, and the basketball court every afternoon, you are also the mom who has fun providing team snacks and drinks, but also has to go home to wash chalky leos and sweaty jerseys.
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Summer Camp 2023: How Many Leotards Do You Need for Summer Camp?

Summer Camp 2023: How Many Leotards Do You Need for Summer Camp?

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Written by Madison Hartman
Summer is upon us! Warm nights, sunny days, and summer camp are all around the corner! We want your gymnast to be prepared for whatever her gymnastics summer camp may bring her.
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Star Spotlight: The Opperman Family

Star Spotlight: The Opperman Family

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Written by Madison Melancon

Family is a special and important aspect of anyone’s life. Family is people who love you unconditionally and always want to see the best for you. Unfortunately, sometimes family members are taken away from us far too soon; so suddenly it is almost as if you don’t know what happened. Read more about the Opperman Family's story and how they continue to keep their daughter's memory alive each day.

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How Many Leotards Should a Gymnast Have?

How Many Leotards Should a Gymnast Have?

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Written by Madison Melancon

If you ask your gymnast how many leotards she should have, she would probably answer that she needs ALL of them whether she is a preschool gymnast going once a week or a level 7 gymnast with practice almost every day. How do you know if your gymnast has enough leotards? Keep reading to find out.

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Ways Gymnastics Helps Improve Your Kids’ Social Skills

Ways Gymnastics Helps Improve Your Kids’ Social Skills

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Written by Madison Melancon

Did you know that gymnastics has more than just physical benefits for your child? Yes, it helps them learn physical skills, strength, and flexibility, but it also has an impact on their social skills! Here are are few of the social benefits of gymnastics for your child.

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Ways To Help Your Gymnast Deal With Meet Nerves

Ways To Help Your Gymnast Deal With Meet Nerves

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Written by Madison Melancon

We know it can be nerve-wracking to perform in front of anyone, let alone be judged for it. Here are some helpful tips to help ease your gymnasts’ nerves before her meets each weekend.

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5 Exercises You Can Do at Home To Improve Gymnastic Skills

5 Exercises You Can Do at Home To Improve Gymnastic Skills

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Written by Madison Melancon
As your gymnast progresses from class to class in the gym, the skills she learns to build and grow on one another.Even if your child is attending just one class per week, there are many different exercises that she can do at home to help her strengthen her muscles, improve flexibility, and become more confident in her gymnastics skills. Here are 5 great exercises that gymnasts of all levels can do.
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What Gymnasts Must Absolutely Carry In Their Gym Bag

What Gymnasts Must Absolutely Carry In Their Gym Bag

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Written by Madison Melancon
We know there are many gear-heavy sports. If you’re playing softball you will need a bat, softballs, glove, helmet, and more. Tennis requires rackets and tennis balls. But what does a gymnast need to carry? Take a look at some gymnast must-haves for your gymnasts’ gym bag. 
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Destira Through the Years: Darcie’s Journey

Destira Through the Years: Darcie’s Journey

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Written by Madison Melancon
Do you love the feeling of seeing an iconic blue Destira package waiting for you when you get home? Do you love how each order is packed with care just for you? How about knowing that when you open your package, there is always a personal touch to show you how important you are to each of us on Team Destira?
The Destira Distribution Center (DC) is where all the magic happens, and Darcie Vasquez is our Operations Manager that makes it all run smoothly and efficiently!
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Destira Through the Years: Krystal’s Journey

Destira Through the Years: Krystal’s Journey

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Written by Madison Melancon

This year, we are celebrating 20 years of Destira! Destira would not be the gymnastics apparel destination that it is without the people who make up Team Destira. Meet Krystal Weakley, our Director of Marketing and Consumer Success. Krystal has been with Destira for 12 years! You may have seen her at events, on Instagram Live, or even talked to her through our customer service line. It’s been quite a journey to becoming the Director of Marketing and Consumer Success here at Destira.

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How Am I Limitless? A Talk with Destira Star, Avie Frankl

How Am I Limitless? A Talk with Destira Star, Avie Frankl

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Written by Madison Melancon
We chatted with Destira Star, Avie, on what being limitless means to her after a trying gymnastics meet in January.
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Tips for Choosing the Right Gymnastics Gym for Your Kid(s)

Tips for Choosing the Right Gymnastics Gym for Your Kid(s)

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Written by Madison Melancon
Just think - you have decided to enroll your child in a gymnastics class and are ready to begin their gymnastics journey but have no idea what to look for in a gym. Choosing the right facility for your new gymnast can seem like a daunting choice, especially since each gym can offer a different experience for your child. With over 4,000 gyms in the US alone - the choices seem endless. Here are a few tips that may help guide you to the gym you are looking for.
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How am I Limitless? A Talk with Destira Star, Claire Stutzman!

How am I Limitless? A Talk with Destira Star, Claire Stutzman!

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Written by Madison Melancon

Destira Star, Claire Stutzman, is a 7-year-old who dreams of becoming a fashion designer! Claire is currently a level 3 gymnast from Connecticut who loves all things creative. She has already started working hard to achieve her goals by learning to sew, designing on paper, and translating it into real life for herself and her dolls.

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How am I Limitless? A Talk with Destira Star, Khloe Battle!

How am I Limitless? A Talk with Destira Star, Khloe Battle!

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Written by Madison Melancon

We sat down with Destira Star, Khloe Battle, and talked about her dreams for herself and what makes her limitless. Khloe is an 11-year-old gymnast from Texas. She has big dreams to become a veterinarian!

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2023: You are Limitless

2023: You are Limitless

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Written by Madison Melancon

2023 is a big year for Destira. We are celebrating 20 years of making your gymnasts' favorite gymnastics apparel - and we are bringing you along for the journey! 

Why limitless? The word quite literally means without end/boundless. At Destira, we consider not only ourselves, but our entire community limitless. Starting with Donna, Destira has been built from the ground up to where we are today. Adding in her daughters, Jodi and Jen, Destira is now a well-known brand worn by gymnasts across the world. 

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