Articles tagged: "gym shoes"

1: Gymnastics Basics: The Horizontal Bar

The horizontal bar in gymnastics is one of the most difficult pieces of apparatus. The requirements of strength, timing, coordination, and daring - typical of gymnastics - seem to be somewhat exemplified on the horizontal bar. As in all life situations, the element of danger is present but, as with all gymnastics, if approached in a progressive manner the element of danger can be reduced.

2: Using the Parallel Bars in Gymnastics

Parallel bars represent the most desirable apparatus for the aspiring gymnasts. It is easier to learn most of the fundamentals that are common to other apparatus on the Parallel bars. It is here that the fundamentals of tumbling are most easily applied to apparatus. Time spent on the Parallel bars is usually rewarding in terms of stunts learned and in terms of progress on other apparatus.

3: Bouncing Fun With A Trampoline

The trampoline is becoming more and more popular. This is no doubt due to many factors, one of which is the ease of learning and performing stunts that would be difficult or impossible without the assistance afforded by the apparatus.

4: Tumbling Stunts in Gymnastics Explained

Instruction in tumbling is considered basic to all work in gymnastics. It should be undertaken rather extensively by all who participate in gymnastics, prior to any apparatus work.

5: Tips in Safety in Gymnastics

With the current interest in safety in the United States, the safe conduct of a sport like gymnastics is essential to its very existence. It is a basic assumption that gymnastics can be conducted safely. To make safety a reality students and teachers alike must be alert.