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Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which gymnasts perform individually or in groups on a floor with an apparatus: hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon and rope. [2][3] The sport combines elements of gymnastics, dance and calisthenics; gymnasts must be strong, flexible, agile, dexterous and coordinated. [2] Rhythmic gymnastics is governed by the ...
Aerobics. Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness). It is usually performed to music and may be practiced in a group setting led by an instructor ...
The 2021 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships were held from 27 to 31 October 2021 in Kitakyushu, Japan. [1][2] Dina Averina broke the record for the most medals won at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships with 22 total medals and also became the first gymnast to win four World all-around titles. [3][4] Alina Harnasko won the gold ...
As Russia’s military last week launched globe-spanning drills widely seen as a show of strength directed at the United States, President Vladimir Putin made clear which country he sees as ...
Prancercise. Prancercise is a holistic fitness method based on "a springy, rhythmic way of moving forward" created by Joanna Rohrback. [1][2][3] It has been compared to the low-impact aerobics popularized by 1980s workout videos. [4]
Kitakyushu 2021 →. The 2019 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships were held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 16 to 22 September 2019. [1] The competition took place at the National Gymnastics Arena and served as a qualifier for the 2020 Olympic Games. [2] There were Olympic berths awarded to 16 individuals and 5 groups. [3]
The term "artistic gymnastics" was introduced to distinguish freestyle performances from those used by the military. [6] The German educator Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, who was known as the father of gymnastics, [7] invented several apparatus, including the horizontal bar and parallel bars. [8] Two of the first gymnastics clubs were Turnvereins and ...
Aerobic conditioning is the use of continuous, rhythmic movement of large muscle groups to strengthen the heart and lungs (cardiovascular system), [1] as well as changes to the skeletal muscles. [2] Improvement in aerobic conditioning occurs when athletes expose themselves to an increase in oxygen uptake and metabolism, but to keep this level ...