Gymnastics

Gymnastics is a sport that requires balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance. The movements involved in gymnastics contribute to the development of the arms, legs, shoulders, back, chest, and abdominal muscle groups. Two main types of gymnastics are artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics. Artistic gymnastics includes exercises on apparatus such as the vault, bars, beam, and floor, while rhythmic gymnastics involves the manipulation of apparatus like ribbons, balls, hoops, ropes, and clubs.

Gymnastics requires strength, flexibility, and technique, making them highly competitive and physically demanding activities.

Artistic Gymnastics

• Strength and Flexibility: Involves routines on different apparatus such as vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. Athletes showcase their strength, flexibility, and balance in these routines.

Rhythmic Gymnastics

• Agility and Coordination: Athletes perform routines with apparatus like ribbons, balls, hoops, ropes, and clubs. The routines require agility and coordination, as well as rhythm and dance skills.

Trampolining

• Airborne Acrobatics: Athletes perform acrobatic movements while bouncing on a trampoline. This discipline tests aerial skills and control.

Aerobic Gymnastics

• Cardiovascular Endurance: A high-energy sport that combines elements of aerobic exercise, gymnastics, and dance. It tests cardiovascular endurance and rhythmic abilities.

Acrobatic Gymnastics

• Teamwork and Timing: Involves groups of gymnasts working together to perform acrobatic moves. It requires teamwork, timing, and precision.

• Gymnastics is a key part of the Olympic Games, with events in artistic gymnastics (both men's and women's), rhythmic gymnastics, and trampoline.
• World Championships are also organized by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) across various disciplines.

Wikipedia: Description of Gymnastics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gymnastics

International Gymnastics Federation: Description of Gymnastics Disciplines https://www.gymnastics.sport/site/pages/disciplines.php