Category: Gymnastics

ankle flexibility and landing

Dave Stewart (Power Tumbler) had most flexible ankles I ever saw. He virtually never experienced any pain no matter how short rotation he landed.

Here’s a quick and easy test.

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If your gymnast is less flexible it’s even more important they not under-rotate backwards salto landings. Experiment, too, landing more toed-out to reduce the risk of landing injury.

Auburn’s historic win

Fans will be remembering this night for a long, long time.

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Shannon Hortman-Evans Mario Bros. routine

Elite choreography is so boring compared with College. 🙂

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introducing Beat Swing

The concept of Beat Swing can be difficult for beginners. Their limbs are relatively short.

Swinging on Rings is a great way to start. Next do the Beat Swing in slow motion with feet touching the ground while hanging on either Rings or Bar.

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Thanks Bermuda Gymnastics Association.

Rhonda Faehn hired / fired by Michigan

The move came after several members of the Board of Regents said she should be let go.

“I do not support the hiring of Rhonda Faehn, and believe the university should end its relationship with her,” Regent Mark Bernstein told the Free Press prior to the firing.

Detroit Free Press

I’ll bet she wishes she’d stayed at Florida.

strength coach Daniel Lonsdale

Nick talks to his friend and collaborator Daniel Lonsdale on how best to integrate outside specialists into the coaching team. For example: nutrition, psychology of winning, medical, etc.

Daniel is a multi-sport Strength and Conditioning specialist.

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leg strength & power training

Dr. Dave Tilley:

I typically keep the repetitions on the lower end for the more intense/explosive4 drills, say 3-6 repetitions, to help encourage maximal effort and high quality on each set. …

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