Created as a guidance document for clubs, coaches, parents and gymnasts the statement gives advice and reasoning on the complexities surrounding weighing gymnasts with the gymnasts optimal long-term development at its core.
The advice highlights the need for clear reasoning, appropriate methods, correct consent and the use of qualified practitioners in order to safeguard the physical and mental health of the gymnasts. …
Category: physical preparation
expectations v reality
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how gymnasts condition on TRAVEL days
Free SHIFT Sports Medicine Clinics 2020
FREE to the first 100 registrants at each.
Travel, hotel, and food paid by participants.
Open to gymnastics coaches, gymnastics medical providers, and strength and conditioning coaches working in gymnastics.
University of Utah – Saturday, June 13th, 2020 8:30am – 5:00pm
University of Alabama – Saturday, July 18th, 2020 8:30am – 5:00pm
Dr. Dave Tilley is the organizer.
Expected topics include:
Building Healthy Training Cultures For Athlete Wellness and High Performance
Training Methods for Skill and Level Development
Gymnastics Strength, Conditioning, and Physical Preparation Methods
Gymnastics Flexibility Methods β Science Meets Practical Applications
Understanding, Preventing, and Managing Gymnastics Injuries
Gymnastics Mental Health, Recovery, and Nutrition
TBD based on participant topic request via survey
Core Body circuit to BeyoncΓ©
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working active flexibility with FORM
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Gymnast Jax Kranitz’ Challenge
We dare you.
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Archer pull-ups
If strong enough in 2020, you can do these on Rings or a Bar.
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press handstand tutorial
Gina Scarangella posted a video for adult fitness. But it’s got some useful drills for our gymnasts, as well.
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assessing wrist mobility weight bearing
Dave Tilley points out that some of our technique problems through handstand might be caused by lack of wrist flexibility.
If your gymnast does lack flexibility, consider using alternative techniques. Wide arms and/or fingers pointing outwards for forward handsprings, for example.
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