tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
Black’s strength is something she had leaned into, often sharing videos on social media of intense strength workouts with the hashtag #grind. …
… They’re not going to be super enjoyable. But it’s what you do on those days that make the good days.”
Olympic Channel
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The goal:
“Ethical, athlete-centred gymnastics, built on trust, fairness and respect.”
gymnastsforchange.com
Click PLAY or watch Claire Heafford and Tracey Grant on YouTube.
It seems change is real. Slowly but hopefully surely.
Mental cruelty from coaches no longer tolerated.
Now age-22, Aleksandra was the 2016 Russian National All-around champion and one of the best in the Rhythmic world for many years.
She’s had problems for some time.
Now officially confirmed her retirement from professional sport, saying that she wants to fully concentrate on her health which was undermined by an eating disorder.
My biggest problem have been injuries. I’ve had six surgeries so far. …
The most beautiful competition was the 2014 World Championships in Nanning, where I won the all-around silver and again silver on floor. I felt so well-prepared physically and mentally. I was injury-free, I was able to train continuously, to make progress. I felt confident in every event. …
But I felt ready for Montreal. At the National Championships I had won four gold medals and I was confident. Too bad about what happened in Montreal – all over before it started. …
This is the last chance I’m giving myself
I’m assuming this was published in Romanian before her fantastic comeback at Europeans 2020.
Recall Larisa snapped her Achilles at Worlds 2017 Montreal.
Two former national team gymnasts, twins Naomi and Ruby van Dijk, were interviewed on their experiences of bullying and mistreatment in the sport.
They say the problems in Germany are wider than previously reported.
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Who’s the fitter gymnast in 2021?
Alicia has 3 kids — but I wouldn’t bet against her legendary fitness.
The Olympians have scheduled a Fun, Friendly Fitness Competition for Dec. 12, 2020 March 6, 2021.
Inside Gymnastics just posted a new interview with the gladiators. 😀
A LIVE stream ticket costs $19. It’s a fundraiser for mental health.
Details – BigFight.us
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Dave Tilley one of the authors of this study.
Gymnastics is a popular sport with high injury rates, especially at the collegiate level. …
The median age of gymnastics specialization was 8 years [interquartile range = 6-11 years]. The proportion of injuries sustained during college did not significantly differ by specialization age.
A significantly greater proportion of early specializers required surgery for college sports-related injuries (60% vs. 44%; p = 0.02).
Forty-two percent of the respondents reported concussion history, and a greater proportion of those with concussion history reported seeking mental health treatment during college (32% vs. 23%; p = 0.03), and anxiety disorder diagnosis (16% vs. 9%; p = 0.01).
Disordered eating history was reported by 34% of the respondents …
Conclusion: Athletes and clinicians should be aware of the long-term effects of early specialization, concussions, and disordered eating in gymnastics as these issues are common in female collegiate gymnasts.
Health outcomes among former female collegiate gymnasts: the influence of sport specialization, concussion, and disordered eating
Ariella Käslin is a 2008 Olympian voted Swiss Sportswoman of the Year in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
I recall being disappointed when Ariella retired 2011. She seemed still top of her game.
She later wrote a memoir detailing her exhaustion, related depression, and concerns with former Swiss National Coach Eric Demay who was let go April 2007.
Read it on gymnovosti:
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Bulgarian Olympians Dima Raynova and Silvia Topalova have teamed up again, this time to create and publish The POWER in the Hour, a journal and tracker designed to motivate, guide and inspire female and male gymnasts ages 8 to18. …
The journal has quotes, inspirations and stories from all over the world. … There’s also room for writing down reflections, goals and dreams. …
There are several sections that the kids can fill out: healthy habits such as sleeping patterns, food, and other things, goals they want to achieve and how they’ll achieve them, academic activities, books they’re reading, outdoor activities, family and friends time, how they help at home, reflection of their week and improvements. …
Bulgarian Olympians Team Up On Journal To Inspire Young Gymnasts
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