Gymnastic Classes

Elements of dance steps, jumps and leaps, pivots and turns, balances, body waves and body bends are the listed essentials. They must be performed with control, lightness, elevation, suppleness and full extension as well as elegance and poise. Whilst there are specific named movements which are recognizable in rhythmic gymnastics (the split leap, the arabesque and the pivot turn, for example) there are endless other movement possibilities within the categories listed, so allowing much freedom for expression and room for originality and invention. The movement combination possible between body and apparatus are seemingly infinite, and the creation of new and unusual movement patterns is both exciting and challenging for the gymnast and for the coach. The recognized pivot turn requires tension and leg strength as with the leaps plus good balance. It is essential that the body stays upright with the weight over the supporting leg; otherwise the gymnast will not maintain balance throughout …

Athletic Body in Balance This book includes exercises and programmes to improve stability, mobility, agility, strength, power, speed and endurance. Readers are shown how to identify functional weaknesses in the body and correct them for improved sports performance. Sport specific movements such as hitting, striking, cutting and turning are also addressed. Assessment tests are design to show athletes where they have imbalances and a sequential approach should help readers understand how to move through each level. Athlete profiles also feature as part of the assessment process.
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This book allows you to see flaws in basic movement patterns and shows you how to correct them. It might not seem important but it could be the difference in being injuried or not.
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Athletic Body in Balance Customer Review: Great Book
This book allows you to see flaws in basic movement patterns and shows you how to correct them. It might not seem important but it could be the difference in being injuried or not.
Customer Review: Good reference
Funny how a book needs a DVD to help demonstrate. So get the DVD too. Not much to say other than a good reference, the value is in the whole book.