Author: Rick Mc

Posted by Gymnast Crossing.

In Canada we sometimes call this full body flexion / extension the “curvilinear action“. That term was coined by Gord Osborne and Boris Verkhovsky.

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(via Swing Big)

Brigid linked to this impressive pic on Elena Amelia Racea’s Facebook.

… Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, Jeff Richter, CSCS, USAW, provides instructions on using a foam roller for improved muscle functioning and performance …

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(via Gymnast Crossing)

That post has another video and links to more information.

see more – BALLET DANCERS IN RANDOM SITUATIONS

I love seeing pics like this show up on my Facebook feed. LIKE Ballerina Project if you want to get those too.

Ashlee and Brittany linked to some history in a post titled Evolution of Gymnastics.

One video from that post …

Every guy loved Julianne McNamara’s mixed Jam Cast mount on Bars.

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McNamara & Ma were co-Olympic Bars champions* in 1984.

Bart Conner posted (2009) some good ol’ Muscle Beach Swinging Rings. Santa Monica, CA.

Steve Lerner, Mark Davis and Dennis Sherman.

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via NCAA Men’s Gymnastics on Facebook

Gymnast Crossing:

I’m guessing it was released during the time of last year’s summer Olympics in McDonald’s Happy Meals.

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Thanks Peter.

via Tony Retrosi

Sharon Gareau sends this pic of Prince Edward Island gymnasts getting set to compete at the International Gymnastics Challenge in Bermuda.

Great meet atmosphere, gorgeous location, highly recommended. Warm up Bermuda style…