Specialty gymnastics leotards are not the obvious choice for amateur gymnasts. Often when one starts practising gymnastics, she chooses to do so in shorts or sweats and a simple t-shirt, and that's ok at the beginning. However eventually you will want to get yourself a leotard for gymnastics that will provide you with great support as you perform. There are a lot of places that sell leotards, both in your local stores geared towards athletes and online. However you may want to check with your gymnastics teacher before deciding on the right leotard.

Many leotards designed for gymnastics are practically weightless and very durable. They offer the sort of support and elasticity that no t-shirt can offer; thus letting you move around with greater comfort. You can choose between short or long sleeve. You can get different styles, with open backs, full backs, cross straps, or turtlenecks. And even though some leotards you have seen may appear strapless, all the leotard for gymnastics have straps to create a better fit.

When choosing a leotard for gymnastics you should chose the one that is most fitting for your body type, and the movements you tend to perform in your gymnastics routines. Gymnastics leotards can cost anywhere from $10 to past $100. The price of course depends on the style, design and brand of your choosing. They come in all different colors and designs for you to pick for group performances and competitions. Certain suppliers also allow you to create a unique leotard yourself, and while that may cost a bit extra, it's a sure way to ensure that your performance leotard will be unique to your show. Your coach may influence the colors you choose, as you may have to represent your gymnastics organization. More than likely your coach will want you to wear a particular style and color of a leotard to make it easy for any competition judges to identify you with a particular school or establishment.

At the end, it still comes down to what's best for your body. A poorly fitted leotard can negatively impact your performance. It's also common to experiment with different styles and brands at the beginning, but once an athlete finds one or two styles of leotards that provide a "perfect fit", they then tend to wear only that leotard. It's like second-skin, and wearing something else will give a feel that something is not right. Choose the materials that you like, to have the feel you find most comfortable, and stick with it!

Don't be too surprised however to find that the materials that gymnastics leotards are made out of tend to be synthetic. The market is dominated by synthetic materials, as they tend to be more durable than those of a natural blend.