Olympic.Org HISTORY The ancient Greeks believed gymnastics to be the perfect symmetry between mind and body. Modern gymnastics evolved at the end of the 19th century. Philosophical beginnings Plato, Aristotle and Homer heartily advocated the strengthening qualities of gymnastic activity. The Greeks believed symmetry between the mind and body was possible only when physical exercise was coupled with intellectual activity. REBIRTH The term “artistic gymnastics” emerged in the early 1800s to distinguish free-flowing styles from techniques used in military training. Gymnastic competitions began to ..read more

GYMNASTICS HQ This is generic information and not to be confused with advice. Speak to a professional for all your health needs and seek their counsel. Children need to be under adult supervision at all times. We disclaim all liability for any physical harm resulting from the information on this website. For more info see our disclaimer and privacy policy.  GYM CLOSED! If you’re like thousands of other gymnasts around the world right now, you’re probably faced with a unique challenge these days – you’re not allowed to go to your gym. On top of that, meets have been canceled and no o ..read more

El Paso County Advisor and Fountain Valley News Torie Bass, a basketball player at Fountain-Fort Carson High School, has been nominated for McDonald’s 2021 All American Games. Bass was one of seven Colorado athletes who made the nominated players list released on Feb. 18. McDonald’s will announce its final roster of 48 players by the end of this month. McDonald’s has held All-State Games for 44 years, and while this year’s game has been canceled due to COVID-19, the company will still hold a virtual celebration to honor the players. “Being named a McDonald’s All American is about so much more ..read more

Gym With Me So, your child has been doing gymnastics for some time – maybe once or twice a week recreationally – and has also taken part in some of our holiday camp programmes. Now, he or she (or you) is thinking they’d like to see if they could take the next step towards competitive gymnastics. Some of the questions you might be asking yourself as a parent could include: Where do I begin? How experienced does my child need to be? How many hours are involved in competitive training? Does he or she even have the capability to compete? At Gym With Me, we have a robust process to establish the c ..read more

Business Insider If you caught any of the insanely impressive moves at the women’s gymnastics round during last night’s Olympics, you probably wondered to yourself at least once: How did they get those tiny, sculpted bodies? There’s a pretty big misconception about how gymnasts do it. It’s not simply a matter of shorter women gravitating towards the sport, but it’s also not exclusively about the rigorous training of gymnastics “stunting your growth.” Instead, it’s a delicate balance of both. ‘If only I’d been shorter’ I’ll admit it: Last night’s gymnastics round wasn’t the ..read more

CheerTD CHEERLEADING BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS Cheerleading is an incredible sport in-and-of itself. Cheer is full of self-discovery,  excitement and passion, it offers numerous benefits to American cheerleaders of all ages. Athletes from youth cheerleading to high school cheerleaders and beyond as they train over the years. Is it wise wait until your child is all grown up in order for them to begin experiencing the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of cheerleading? Youth who get involved in cheerleading are poised to grow up with many advantages, including: Community Building.&nb ..read more

Gymnastics HQ This is generic information and not to be confused with advice. Speak to a professional for all your health needs and seek their counsel. Children need to be under adult supervision at all times. We disclaim all liability for any physical harm resulting from the information on this website. For more info see our disclaimer and privacy policy.  There are some things you should consider when choosing a gymnastics gym near you for gymnastics classes or a gymnastics team program. Your needs might vary depending on if your gymnast is just starting out, or is ..read more

By Emily GiambalvoJuly 27, 2021 at 1:39 p.m. EDT TOKYO — When Simone Biles soars through the air, her skills flow in an effortless rhythm that makes the extraordinary seem simple. She has been superhumanly dominant for nearly a decade, with a load of pressure and expectations always resting on her shoulders. But as Biles pushed off the vaulting table Tuesday night, her first flight of the evening, a peculiar sight emerged: She looked lost and shaken as she flipped and twisted, unable to perform the skill she intended. So Biles did the unthinkable: She stepped away from the meet and her ro ..read more

Metro Blind Sport Gymnastics is one of the best exercises for training for overall health and wellness. Multiple studies on this subject prove the importance of gymnastics for bone, muscle, and cognitive health. It’s not only about building muscle and improving flexibility, gymnasts make healthy lifestyle choices, are confident, and are able to make smart decisions to become successful adults. Training your mind to feel happy and stress-free involves regular physical exercise. But boosting one’s cognitive and emotional state of mind requires a more intense and consistent training pr ..read more

Gazette BOYS’ SOCCER Mesa Ridge 5, Canon City 4 (OT) At Canon City: Canon City had a 3-2 lead over Mesa Ridge at halftime, but the Grizzlies forced overtime with two second-half goals before scoring a golden goal in extra time for a season-opening 4A CSML South win ..read more