Are gymnasts healthy? by Hannah Rees https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6 Made with a wink and a smile en-us 2017-12-15 09:12:19 UTC 2025-11-28 14:46:59 UTC hello@padlet.com GYMNASTICS ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/216410576 Bars can ruin a gymnasts hands:]]> 2017-12-15 09:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/216410576 Knee Induries ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/216411574 Knee injuries are very common in Gymnasts. Injuries include Osgood Schlatters disease is really common.]]> 2017-12-15 09:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/216411574 Training ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/216413064 Most ELITE gymnasts train around 30 hours a week - 8am till 10:30am then school until 2:30. After that back to training. This is a lot of training but it is required to be at the level they need.]]> 2017-12-15 09:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/216413064 Potential Meal Plan ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/216414212
A gymnast should eat three meals and a snack per day. Start your day off with a fiber-rich cereal with skim milk and fresh fruit, or a bagel with peanut butter and a cup of orange juice. Follow up with lunch of a tuna sandwich on whole-wheat bread, also with fruit, or a large vegetable-rich salad and a small turkey sandwich with a cup of skim milk. Dinner could consist of poultry or seafood combined with a baked potato, mixed vegetables and skim milk. Don't forget a pre-workout snack of a small bran muffin or yogurt mixed with cereal. Source - https://www.livestrong.com/article/111192-gymnasts-diet/

]]> 2017-12-15 09:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/216414212 Mental Benifits ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/216415014 1. Learning Gymnastics Enhances The Body’s Complex Motor Skill.
2. Doing Gymnastics Regularly Can Dramatically Increase Flexibility.
4. Gymnasts Have A Better Sense Of Personal Control And Self-Esteem.
5. Enhanced Gymnastic Training Can Improve Bone Health.
6. Participation In Gymnastics Might Help You Lose Weight.
7. Gymnastic Strength Training Can Positively Impact Muscle Health
8. Gymnastics Can Also Prevent And Treat Incorrect Body Posture.
9. There Is A Clear Link Between Gymnastics And Depression.
10. Gymnastics Training For Pregnant Women Can Improve Sleep Quality


]]> 2017-12-15 09:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/216415014 Surgery ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/216416464 Lots of bones get broken when training which means lots of surgeries are carried out. From personal experience i have just come off of an elbow surgery. I had surgery on the 30th of August and am writing this on the 15th of December and am only now getting fully back into training. I would not be where i am today without the help of the Physio Therapists and keeping a positive attitude Keeping a positive attitude is really important because if you have a negative attitude and not believing in yourself then no one else will. ]]> 2017-12-15 09:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/216416464 Macronutrient Breakdown ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/220890988 Carbohydrates are essential for a gymnast's energy level. This macronutrient is stored in the muscles as glycogen, which is used to power through workouts and meets. Gymnastics coach Don Peters says complex carbohydrates should make up 60 percent of a gymnast's diet. According to USA Gymnastics, fat also needs to be part of a healthy diet. However, limit saturated fat to less than 7 percent of your daily calories, and total fat to 20 percent or less. Your final 20 percent should be protein, as it repairs tissue and muscle damage caused by workouts.

]]> 2018-01-12 09:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/220890988 ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/220891528 Gymnastics is a sport of dedication, athleticism and determination. Gymnasts train hard in order to maintain their strength, balance and flexibility. Gymnasts not only reap the rewards of winning competitions, but they reap benefits for physical and mental health]]> 2018-01-12 09:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/220891528 Images ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/220893019 2018-01-12 09:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/220893019 Three positive impacts that technology has had on the sport of gymnastics. ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/220896402 1.) The increasing use of technology in gymnastics has allowed gymnastics to grow as a sport in general, Because of the increase of technology in the sport, gymnastics has become one of the most viewed sports at the Olympic games and people all around the world can enjoy watching the sport wherever and whenever they want thanks to the ability of television coverage.
2.) Technology has allowed Gymnastics to be much more enjoyable for spectators as the increase of safety technology allows gymnast to perform harder/ more difficult skills. The technology created for safety reason helps to ensure the gymnast are constantly safe, therefore the gymnast or the athletes competing are less cautious when performing. The more exciting the routines, the more enjoyable they will be for spectators.
3.) The technology of the uniforms and special accessories such as grips or hand guards has impacted the sport of gymnastics positively as gymnast are more protected whilst training and competing. The protection that Hand guards (wrist supports/tigerpaws) and grips give the gymnast help to reduce risk of injuries and allow gymnast to train for longer without feeling any or little pain.]]> 2018-01-12 09:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/220896402 Three negative impacts that technology has had on the sport of gymnastics ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/220896960 1.) The increase of technology in the sport of gymnastics has changed the way many people can view the sport. The change and development with technology has forced the scoring and judging system in gymnastics to change, the new system is confusing for spectators and for non-regualr viewers of the sport to understand. Instead of a simple score out of 10, the new scoring system goes much higher and is much harder to understand.
2.) Technology has made the sport of gymnastics impossible to reach a perfect or near perfect score in competition. In gymnastics, a judges first opinion on what should be deducted or what shouldn't be deducted can easily be changed once they have re-watched the skills/routines over and over again on special devices that allow them to view footage from different angles and speed. An example of this kind of negative impact can be seen in the video below.
3.) Another negative impact from technology being used in the sport of gymnastics is that the sport has become more expensive to participate in. The technology that is used within the sport of gymnastics has forced gymnastics into being much more expensive then what it use to be. The constant development of technology in the equipment, uniforms and accessories used by gymnast has made the sport more expensive for the gymnast and their families. The cost to go watch a gymnastics competition live is also now more expensive due to the coasting and running of technology at these events.]]> 2018-01-12 09:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/220896960 Key - ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/221665255 Negative - Pink
Positive - Yellow
N/P - Purple]]> 2018-01-16 12:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/221665255 Long Term Education ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/221666311 The abrasive, aggressive training methods used by many coaches can negatively affect a child's self esteem. Some serious gymnasts opt to leave school to pursuegymnastics. This decision can have major effects on a child's education and future career prospects.]]> 2018-01-16 12:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/221666311 Pros and Cons ol_16hanree https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/221670419 It improves bone density, flexibility, strength and coordination. Additionally, it can reduce stress. However,gymnastics also poses the risk of increased injury and adds pressure to remain thin. Before beginning gymnastics, or enrolling your child in the sport, weigh the pros and cons of gymnastics.]]> 2018-01-16 12:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ol_16hanree/uzphi1k3mhq6/wish/221670419