The physiological demands of youth artistic gymnastics: Applications to strength and conditioning

The Sport of Artistic GymNastics Involves A Series of Complex Events That Can Expose Young Gymnasts to Relatively High Forces. The Sport Is Recognized As AtTracting Early SpecializaTion, In Which Young Children Are Exposed to A High Volume of Sports-Specific Training. Leading World Authorities Advocate That Young Athletes Should Participate In Strength and Conditioning-Related ActiviTies to Increase Athlete Robustness and Reduce The Relative Risk of Injury. The Purpose of This Commentary Is to Provide A Needs Analysis of Artistic Gymnastics and to Highlight Key Issues SurRounding Training That Practitioners Should ConSider When Working With This Unique Population.