How to Keep Your Leotard in Place

The last thing a gymnast needs is a leotard that rides up” on her during practice or competition.”

Here are some tips to help keep your gymnastics leotard in place:

Choose the Right Leotard

A proper fitting leotard is the key to avoiding leotard “ride up”.

When buying a leotard online, always check the manufacturer’s size chart before buying.

Not all brands fit the same, so make sure to check the size chart specific to the brand you are purchasing.

Use Body Adhesive

Many gymnasts use a body adhesive to keep their leotards from riding up.

Make sure the body adhesive is skin-safe to avoid skin irritation or damage to your leotard.

Most body adhesives come with roll on applicators for easy application.

Nastia Liukin, the all-around gold medalist at the 2008 Olympics, told People.com that some gymnasts use an adhesive spray such as Tuf-Skin to hold the leotard in place.

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