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

Sylvia Moeskops; Jon L. Oliver; Paul J. Read; John B. Cronin; Gregory D. Myer; Rhodri S. Lloyd

doi:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000404

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

Sylvia Moeskops^*, Jon L. Oliver, Paul J. Read, John B. Cronin, Gregory D. Myer, Rhodri S. Lloyd

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-13
Number of pages	13
Journal	Strength and Conditioning Journal
Volume	41
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000404
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2019

Keywords

Performance
Physical determinants
Training
Youth
gymnastics

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