The YMCA is a place for kids to find many different fitness programs. When people think of fitness, they think of exercises such as running, jogging, and even swimming. What most people don’t even consider is a fitness programme like gymnastics. Gymnastics is very popular and kids can start as early as six months old. Some people...
Gymnastics improves calories burned; it will also burn fat tissue when combined with a controlled diet. It will also help mature your muscles so you get fit and in shape. Best of all, it’s a fun exercise. There are many great health benefits to gymnastics. Most of the benefits are physical, but there are many...
New video technology is affordable and available. Video security surveillance is not common in gym facilities but is becoming more economically viable with the falling prices of multi-camera security camera systems. Video systems can be fed into the reception area, helping the front desk staff to monitor in general the gym, a security office, the coach’s...
Gymnastics is a sport that requires a lot of movement. That is why leotards are used. They allow the gymnast to move unrestrictedly. They fit like a glove around the body and move with every movement the gymnast makes. As for where it finds its roots, Jules Leotard, a French acrobat, felt that acrobats needed a piece of clothing...
There is a ton of knowledge tremendous be gained about competitiveness. Although some of the lessons you will learn will be specific to your club, most of them apply to parents of gymnasts in general. Be Punctual Gymnasts must be at practice sessions and competitions on time. They are also required to be in the...
Tip 1: Ensure that mats are always dry and clean. Students run the risk of slipping when mats are exposed to liquids. Use a sanitiser without bleach, such as Matt-Kleen Disinfectant, to clean carpets when the time comes. Rugs fade and lose their colour when exposed to bleach. Tip 2: Strategically placemats all over your...
Use the proper mating! Gymnastics depends so much on mats. Falls are cushioned, and the impact on joints like the ankles and knees is reduced. Gymnasts would have to land on hard surfaces without mats, which would be far riskier. Make sure you are over a mat or gymnastics carpet whenever you practice any gymnastics...
VIEW A VIDEO OF YOURSELF Filming oneself is one of the most underused gymnastics safety measures. Until they are blue in the face, a coach can point out your weaknesses and the errors you are making. However, sometimes it doesn’t fully register until they show it to you on video. Young gymnasts have a tough...
SPIDER-MAN CONTRAST WITH THE WALL: Work on your handstands by performing Spider-Man against the wall (this link offers a picture explanation). One of the most crucial positions in gymnastics is the handstand. On the beam, the bars, and the floor, gymnasts do handstands. All cartwheel variations, round-off, back handspring, and front handspring include transitioning through...
Gymnasts receive a D for difficulty and an E for execution on their routines. The difficulty score is determined by the number of moves completed, with each move receiving between 0.1 and 1.0 points. For women, the top eight moves are counted, while for males, the top ten moves are counted to determine their final...