Ep Gymnastics

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Gymnastics


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Gymnastics is defined as a physical exercise and competition that uses special apparatuses

to develop and demonstrate strength, balance, coordination and body control.

It often involves dance moves, flips, twist, jumps and other skill moves.

It can be performed as a way to stay fit or specifically to compete locally, nationally as well

as internationally.

Gymnastics is unique because it is a year-round sport.

The sport's roots lie in ancient Greece, where gymnastic exercises were part of fitness and

military training. In modern times, gymnastics became an Olympic sport at the 1896 Games

in Athens.


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There are three primary types of gymnastic competitions:

i. Artistic

ii. Rhythmic

iii. Acrobatic

Each is a separate sport. Artistic gymnastics are generally known as just "gymnastics."

The sport varies for male and female competitors. Men compete in six events, and womencompete in four.

The events are as follows:

Vault

Floor exercise

Balance beam

Uneven bars

Pommel horse

Parallel bars

Still rings

Horizontal bar


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Vault gymnastics

Floor exercises


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Balance beam Uneven bars

Rhythmic gymnastics

Acrobatic

gymnastics


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Psycho-socio benefits

Gymnasti.. For kids


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Fitness profile/attributes

required for the sport High ratio of explosive power to weight

High muscular strength

Muscular endurance in upper body

Lean body(well muscled with low body fat)

Flexibility and Agility

High degree of total body flexibility

Skills for unusual movement

Balance and co-ordination

Technical skill perfection and precision performance

Reasonable value of cardio vascular endurance

Artistic impression Good muscle recovery


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Benefits of gymnastics

Muscle strength: Gaining Muscle strength through tumbling, jumping, static flexing, and

holding one's own body weight in various positions help develop strong and powerful

bodies. Over time, muscle strength builds in.

Flexibility: A by-product of gymnastics is flexibility (the ability to move the muscles

through their full range of motion). Because gymnasts aim to achieve a variety ofpositions to perform skills on each apparatus, Stretching and continuous body movements

over and again makes it easier to move and make the body more flexible. Flexibility is

also important for preventing injuries such as strains and muscle tear.

Bone health: The training involved in gymnastics promotes development of strong an

healthy bones. Since gymnastics is a weight bearing activity, it also helps in promotingincreased bone density. Along with bone density it also improves bone geometry and over

all bone health by reducing the risk of bone fracture later and the risk of developing

osteoporosis later in life.


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Other Fitness benefits:

"Gymnastics is one of the best activities around for toning and conditioning the body

Gymnastics moves build flexibility, strength and give you more muscle mass. When there is

more muscle mass, the metabolism increases.

Additionally, flexibility helps lengthen the muscles and make the leg muscles look more

toned and shapely.

Gymnastics offer moderate calorie burning benefits and is often considered for weight

reduction program.


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Gymnastics and children

Gymnastics is perhaps one of the most comprehensive "lifestyle exercise programs" available

to children, incorporating strength, flexibility, speed, balance, coordination, power and

discipline.

Along with the physical benefits like increased muscle strength, flexibility and bone health,

there are lot of other psycho-socio benefits for children.

Studies show that children learn cognitive skills more effectively in an environment thatincludes the body as well as the mind. Gymnastics and early childhood movement

education is directly attributed to developing neurological pathways in students and

promoting reading readiness, have longer attention spans, increased communication skills,

general problem solving skills and improved self-esteem.


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Exercise recommendations

Gymnastics is considered moderately intense physical activity.

The American Heart Association recommends:

i. Children participate in 60 minutes of physical activity per day.

ii. Adults age 18 and over should participate in 30 minutes of exercise at least five days per

week.

iii. Activities should be moderately intense meaning exercise should cause the participant to

break a sweat and elevate their heart rate.

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