tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
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I love the warm-ups posted online by Gymcats Gym Dance Cheer.
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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
The excellent Nicole Langevin posted a long interview with the WAG High Performance Director of USA Gymnastics.
Much appreciated.
Certainly Tom is a good coach who has tried to change the culture of the American elite program for the better. Certainly communication has been poor on HOW he’s doing that. I blame the entire communications department at USAG.
In any case, Tom is uncertain about staying in the position for the next cycle. Sounds like he’d rather be fly fishing.
All sport leaders accept criticism as part of the job. They get too much praise when things go right — too much blame when things go wrong.
GymCastic analyzed that interview.
Suni Lee and Melora Hardin Eliminated in Semifinal Round Ahead of Season 30 Finale
Too bad. I thought Suni’s performance this week was one of her best.
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One of the NEXT generation Romanians. I’d love to see that nation qualify a full team to Paris.
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