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    Did you watch the olympics this year? Did you like watching gymnastics in the olympics? If you watched it and liked it you should read this article. You will learn about gymnast safety, mats, what is the highest level and how big the balance beam is. I hope you enjoy reading this. Is gymnastics safe? Gymnastics can be safe. There is risk of getting hurt. There are many ways to stay safe during gymnastics. Gymnasts should use wrist straps, guards and grips. When gymnasts are on the bars

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    Gymnastics If I asked you to guess what the real meaning of gymnastics is, you’d be surprised to find out that you are probably wrong, and what the true definition is. According to softschools.com, gymnastics’ true meaning comes from the Greek word, “gymnos,” which means “naked.” Nimblesports.com also states that the reason for this name is that in ancient Greece men were prepared for war by doing gymnastics, and in doing so, they were naked. These “soldiers in training” also jumped over bulls instead

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    the right answer. Gymnastics, is first of all, in the Olympics, so why do people say that Gymnastics isn't a sport? It may come to mind a few times, but if gymnastics isn't a sport, yet it's in the Olympics, wouldn't every other sport in the Olympics, not be a sport? This man made a website saying why gymnastics

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    Gymnastics has always been something that I have been passionate about. It is a way for me to be with my friends, but also get exercise. Balancing school with practice can be a little stressful, but is worth it. Gymnastics had allowed be a leader, have close relationships with my friends, and stay active. Currently I’ve been doing gymnastics the longest out of everyone currently on the team. I have been doing gymnastics for eleven years and have been competing at meets every year. I have done this

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    Gymnastics College Essay

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    Just like other things in life gymnastics takes dedication, perseverance, courage, and challenging work to succeed. I started training at the early age of seven years old at a local gym near my house. Before I was able to blink, gymnastics became a very important part of my life. However, since gymnastics is such a rigorous sport and it demands a lot of time and dedication, in numerous occasions it interfered with school activities. Between the long training hours and the multiple international

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    parents decided to put me in gymnastics. I excelled immediately and became a provincially ranked gymnast until the age of fourteen when I shattered my ACL and meniscus in my knee which required surgery. While my gymnastics career was cut short, I learned a great deal of skills that I carry with me to this day. Primarily, exceptional self-discipline, time management, and balance (metaphorically and physically). During my peak, I was training between 25-36 hours a week. Gymnastics taught me that if you want

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    Gymorphism In Gymnastics

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    Originating as a sporting scheme to enhance a male’s performance within warfare, gymnastics has flourished into a sporting activity enjoyed by many around the world. However, it was not until the 1800’s when the Germans and Swedish developed the modern rules. Since gymnastics entered the Olympic roster in 1896, the sport has developed into a professional sport characterised by agility, athleticism and small body size. Although this sport is enjoyed by a variety of people around the globe, only a

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    Gymnastics is unequivocally one of the primary facets of my life, and consequently, becomes the preeminent vehicle for many of the successes and challenges in my life. The most prominent challenge challenge presented by the sport is that of time: I simply don’t have remotely the time that the typical high schooler does, even the prototypical high-achiever. A forty-five minute commute to a three-or-more hour long practice, four days a week, year-round becomes quite the time crunch, and makes it difficult

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    Simone Biles, a 19­year­old Olympic Gold Medalist makes doing gymnastics looks so easy and flawless. She does things that the average human body can not, such as jump, twist, and flip. Some experts say that the answer is very complicated. Most of the time, the events with the simplest explanations of physics make the athletes push the limits of physics. One example is the physics of the pommel horse. ​ "The principle is quite simple: Keep your center of mass over the base of support at all times

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    to put me into gymnastics, one of the most challenging sports, both physically and mentally. Gymnastics revolves around obtaining perfection—an unreachable goal for anyone, especially a five-year-old. Albert Einstein defines insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Performing the same routine in front of a panel of people who will judge even my smallest flaws fits this definition to a tee. Welcome to the world of competitive gymnastics. What compelled

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