Gymnastics: Mastering the Art of Flexibility: How to Improve Technique

Gymnastics: Mastering the Art of Flexibility

How to Improve Technique

By: Karen S. Roberts

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Publishers Notes

Dedication

Chapter 1- What Is Gymnastics- A Brief History

Chapter 2- What Are the Types of Apparatus Used In Gymnastics?

Chapter 3- What Are the Basics of Gymnastics Training?

Chapter 4- What Is Taught In Physical Gymnastics Training?

Chapter 5- What Is Taught In Gymnastics Strength Training?

Chapter 6 - What Is Taught In Endurance Training for Physical Gymnastics?

Chapter 7- What Are the Best Foods to Optimize a Gymnast's Performance?

About the Author

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DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to the gymnastics enthusiasts who visit Bestgymnasticsvideos.com

CHAPTER 1- WHAT IS GYMNASTICS- A BRIEF HISTORY

Gymnastics is a performance sport in which the competitors perform exercises that require, among other abilities, control, balance, flexibility, and physical strength.

The sport of competitive gymnastics is presided over by the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG). Each country also has a ruling body linked to the FIG. The most popular of the competitive gymnastics sports is the artistic competition. This consists of women's performances on the vault, floor exercise to music, the balance beam, and the uneven bars. The men's performances are on the high bar, parallel bars, vault, still rings, pommel horse,