The keywords and phrases used to search the literature included “gymnastic” and one or a combination of the following words: injury, training, prevention, conditioning, strength training, flexibility, ...

“In practical terms, eccentric movements happen during the 'lowering' phase of an exercise. They are important for muscle ...

Female gymnasts are small and light, while men are closer to average size. Being light helps the gymnast to achieve a high strength-to-weight ratio, and being small helps with rotational skills (for ...

Similarly, the vaults, floor exercise and balance beams capture their flexibility, coordination, strength, stamina and speed.

Known as “core compression” moves, they look impressive on social media, but there are better, safer ways to build core ...

Strength training is performed primarily at two low ring stations. Gymnasts also have the option of landing areas on the horizontal bar. A regular floor surface along with Resi and deep foam pits ...

A penalty of 0.05 points will be assessed for every second over or under the time allowed. The clock begins as soon as the gymnast begins moving and stops as soon as the gymnast is motionless. The ...

CHESHIRE Gymnastics have welcomed home their hero coach who won a medal for her country at the weekend. Tumbler Alisha Evanson represented Great Britain in the Loulé Cup International in Portugal, ...

Olympic champions Simone Biles and Hezly Rivera were joined by fellow USA gymnastics stars to hilariously show off their grip strength during a stop on the 'Gold Over America Tour.' Simone Biles ...