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Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques, or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.
Contents include: The rules and regulations that govern the sport and the roles and responsibilities of gymnasts, coaches and officials during an event. The technical skills in women's gymnastics [vaulting, asymmetric bars, balance...
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"Wie kann ich einen Spagat lernen?"
"Welche Übungen sind geeignet, um einen Spagat zu erlernen?"
"Wie lange muss ich mich pro Übung dehnen?"
"Kann jeder einen Spagat lernen?"
Diese Fragen stellen sich auch heute jeden Tag viele Tanz, Turn- und Sportbegeisterte. Kein Wunder, so ist der Spagat in vielen Sportarten längst zum unverzichtbaren Element geworden. Bis heute übt der Spagat für Sportler und Zuschauer gleichermaßen eine besondere Faszination...
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"When the odds were against me, I was always at my best."
When she retired at age 19, Shannon Miller did so as one of the most recognizable gymnasts in the country. The winner of seven Olympic medals and the most decorated gymnast, male or female, in U.S. history, Shannon tells a story of surviving and thriving. A shy, rambunctious girl raised in Oklahoma, Shannon fell in love with gymnastics at a young age and fought her way to the top.
In 1992,...
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Olympic gymnast and Cirque du Soleil acrobat Mary Sanders shares her incredible story of dedication and personal sacrifice that led to success and reinvention.
Mary Sanders was handed an Olympic dream by her father from the moment she was born. Determined to follow in his footsteps, the young gymnast struggled through training setbacks, financial hardships, and personal rivalries, under a cloud of grief, to compete in the 2004 Olympic Games in...
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Want to build strength and gain muscle mass at home with no equipment? This book is for you! Anyone who has tried bodyweight exercises (also known as "calisthenics") knows it is an extremely safe and effective type of training to develop lean body mass, improve strength and increase muscle endurance. In this book we will focus primarily on push-up progressive training which can be performed without any special equipment.Bodyweight training doesn't...
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Highly acclaimed UCLA Women's gymnastics coach of 7 NCAA championships Valorie Kondos Field shares insights on how to use uniqueness and authenticity to achieve success.
Former professional ballerina Valorie Kondos Field-or Miss Val, as she's affectionately known-has never tumbled, flipped, or even played any type of organized sports, and yet she has been able to craft a legendary coaching career through curiosity, creativity, attention to detail,...
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Antique bodybuilding physique refers to the golden era of bodybuilding, a time when athletes showcased their muscular prowess with an aesthetic appeal that captivated audiences worldwide. This era, spanning from the 1960s to the 1980s, represented a unique blend of strength, symmetry, and grace, where athletes sculpted their bodies to embody the epitome of physical perfection.
Unlike modern bodybuilding, which often prioritizes sheer
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