Author: Rick Mc

Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

team winners at Tramp Worlds

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Simone on Essence

Gymnastics injuries questionnaire

Fairly quick and easy to fill out, this survey from Oporto University is looking at injury patterns in our sport.

They would like gymnasts and former gymnasts to respond. If you are a former gymnast, answer the questions with data from when you were training competitively.

Click through to fill it out online:

Gymnastic injuries study

Thanks Lourenco.

Tramp Worlds Qualifications

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BOYS lead musical warm-up

I love the warm-ups posted online by Gymcats Gym Dance Cheer.

Click PLAY or watch Enter the Sandman by Metallica on YouTube.

about Foam Rolling

Dave Tilley:

… Foam rolling, lacrosse ball work, stick massages, and other tools are being seen all across practice and competition floors during warm-ups.

… People go crazy with polar opposites on this topic saying foam rolling is either a miracle or completely useless. Spoiler alert, it’s probably somewhere in the middle. I’m clearly more on the pro side …

THE “WHY, WHAT, AND HOW” FOR SOFT TISSUE CARE IN GYMNASTS

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related – A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Foam Rolling on Performance and Recovery