tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
Have you heard of that acronym?
WASHUP recovery techniques:
Water
Active rest
Sleep
Hydration and refueling
Unwind mentally
Physical therapies
details on Sports Coaching Brain
Wayne Goldsmith feels training is more important than recovery. Keep things in perspective.
CollegeGymFans.com Top Recruiting Classes for 2011-2012:
1. Florida
2. Alabama
3. UCLA
Let’s get it started:
No. 1 UCLA vs No. 5 UTAH
No. 7 OREGON STATE vs No. 8 STANFORD
It’s the Olympic year. A good time to publish a gymnastics book. The more controversial, the better it SHOULD sell.
An unflinchingly honest memoir from Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu that reveals the often dark underbelly of Olympic gymnastics as only an insider can—and the secrets she learned about the past that nearly tore apart her family.
At fourteen years old, Dominique Moceanu was the youngest member of the 1996 U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastic team, the first and only American women’s team to take gold at the Olympics. Her pixie-like appearance, passion for the sport, and ferocious competitive drive quickly earned her the status of media darling. But behind the fame, the flawless floor routines, and the million-dollar smile, her life was a series of challenges and hardships.
From her stubborn father and long-suffering mother, to her acclaimed Svengali-like coach, Bela Karolyi, Off Balance reveals how each of the dominating characters contributed to Moceanu’s rise to the top. Here, Moceanu finally shares the haunting stories of competition, her years of hiding injuries and pain out of fear of retribution from her coaches, and how she hit rock bottom after being publicly scorned by her father.
But medals, murder plots, drugs, and daring escapes aside (all of which figure into Moceanu’s incredible journey), the most unique aspect of her life is the family secret that Moceanu discovers, opening a new and unexpected chapter in her adult life, just as she reclaims the love of the sport that had defined so much of her life.
A multilayered memoir that transcends the world of gymnastics and sport, Off Balance will touch anyone who has ever dared to dream of a better life.
Recall 4yrs-ago the dark underbelly of elite gymnastics book was called Chalked Up. I found it opportunist and riddled with errors. Dominique Moceanu gave it a glowing review in International Gymnast magazine.
… But I liked Dominique as a gymnast. And she’s certainly never boring. I’ll read her new book if only to see the murder plots revealed. Just as I read her many other books.
Off Balance strikes me as an ideal title.
Spray bottles used for Bars quickly fail.
Ben wonders if something a little more substantial might work better.
Leave a comment if you’ve ever seen something like this.
Did you happen to catch the CrossFit Games Show Marathon on TV?
Defending champion, former gymnast Annie Thorisdottir is one awesome fitness machine.
This year’s edition will go in Carson, Calif. July 13-15.
Comedian Jason Auer:
… prepares for the 2011 Reebok Crossfit Games. Problem is, that he hasn’t qualified. That won’t stop the Auer of Power …
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via Marcus Harlin on Facebook
University of Michigan senior men’s gymnast Syque Caesar (Port Saint Lucie, Fla./Lincoln Park Academy) made history Dec. 31 at the fourth Central South Asian Artistic Gymnastic Championships, earning the first gold medal in Bangladesh international history.
The senior won the parallel bars competition with a score of 14.60 …
Caesar also took silver in the vault competition with a score of 14.25 and earned bronze in the floor exercise with a 13.525. …
mgoblue.com – Caesar Earns Trio of Medals at Central South Asian Championships
via @StickItMedia
Al Fong recommends coaches build for the future.
… Do some research and decide what skills are important for at least one year ahead—but preferably 2 years or more. …
… what skill is Brenna preparing for in the near future?
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Leave your answer on Ask Al Fong – Dragon Gymnastics.
Gymnastics Zone:
One of the signs of a very well coached team is an effective, well-planned and executed team warm-up. …
… while “winning” warm-ups does not result in any medals, it can be a satisfying start to a meet. …
This popped up on the Official Facebook Page that was used for the 2011 World Championships in Tokyo. …
What was the greatest gymnast all time like as a child?
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He looks a fair typical kid. But already had a great ability to “stick” landings.
Subscribe to the gedatzeni YouTube channel. That’s Gerard Atzeni .
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