What are the benefits of starting your young preschool child in gymnastics? Starting children early in gymnastics begins the process of developing strong individuals, physically and non-physically. Starting them early on in a fitness program helps set a lifestyle habit of fitness. Gymnastics is perhaps one of the most comprehensive "lifestyle exercise programs" available to children, incorporating strength, flexibility, speed, balance, coordination, power, and discipline. It also helps build non-physical attributes in children as well, such as, self-confidence, hard work ethic, discipline, politeness, respect, courage, determination, and perseverance. It also helps them learn to perform in front of others and develops cognitive skills and social skills.