The Gymnastics Book: The Young Performer's Guide to GymnasticsThis indispensable guide is simply the best book for beginners to the sport of artistic gymnastics. Illustrated with stunning full-color photographs of gymnasts swinging, balancing, tumbling and jumping, The Gymnastics Book features skilled guidance from a medal-winning athlete who is now a noted instructor. The topics covered in detail include finding a good gymnastics club, qualities to look for in a coach, warm-up and cool-down exercises, moving into competitive gymnastics, managing victories and losses, the importance of family and friends, nutrition and apparel, financial aspects, and a typical day in the life of a competitive gymnast. The book is also filled with anecdotes and advice from Olympic stars, taking beginners behind the scenes and offering a no-holds-barred account of the life of a competitive gymnast. |
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... absorbing the landing on the mat . You can eventually progress to full turns and greater . Spieth Anderson Spieth Anderson 1. Stand on beam . Spieth Andersor. 2. Jump half turn in air . 2. Focus on end of beam , stretch arms to. 57 Skills.
... progress , you can perform the rolls directly on the floor , with many variations , including different starting and finishing positions . 2. Tuck chin into chest and push off to roll over . Tucked Forward Roll Stand on the high end of ...
... bounce once you're comfort- able . When you've mastered the half twist , you can progress to a full twist . Extend legs and arms in star position . 1. Twist shoulders and hips . Seat Drop Jump up , lifting your legs and extending. 89 ...
Contents
Choosing Gymnastics | 8 |
Knowing What to Look For | 12 |
Getting Started | 17 |
Copyright | |
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Other editions - View all
The Gymnastics Book: The Young Performer's Guide to Gymnastics Elfi Schlegel,Claire Ross Dunn No preview available - 2001 |
The Gymnastics Book: The Young Performer's Guide to Gymnastics Elfi Schlegel,Claire Ross Dunn No preview available - 2012 |
The Gymnastics Book: The Young Performer's Guide to Gymnastics Elfi Schlegel,Claire Ross Dunn No preview available - 2012 |