What two physical fitness components does tumbling and gymnastics improve?
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Strength and endurance. It is hard work to tumble, and it takes a lot of endurance to be able to get out the mat and do it over and over again.  The more times you do it, the stronger you will be and the more times you will be able to do it.
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The gym.  It's a mindset kind of thing I suppose.  There are also less distractions.  Plus being around others pushes me to hit my reps harder so as to try and not look like a wussy.
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As a former ballet dancer, I highly recommend Winsor Pilates. Pilates strengthens your muscles, and keeps them slim, not bulky. Pilates was developed to help injured athletes recover, so it is very constructive. Just 20 minutes a day, twice a week, after a about a month or less, will leave you with a noticeable difference in your abs.
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i LOVE gymnastics. it is definitely my favorite sport!
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gymnastics it is fun and challenging
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lift weights definatly and run alot drink alot of water and do yoga (it works to help strengthen ur balance and core muscles) practice balancing on a straight line (or beam even tho u don't use the beam) by staring or closing ur eyes and lift on leg up in coupe then to the side straight out and hold it, do handstands and pop off of ur shoulders to help in vault and do chair dips to tone ur muscles to v-ups and straddle-ups push ups and leg lifts witll work too, it also helps to just stand there practicng having tight legs and arms and abs. point toes in hollowbodies and swimmers oh yeah and swimming will help
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Gymnastics and I'm not just saying that since i absolutely LOVE gymnastics.Just like gymnastics, figure skating is judged by judges of that sport. First off, in figure skating you must have balance right? Well then try out the beam! Try walking across it with your eyes closed! Then try doing tricks on the beam. If you have a lot of balance you will be able to be a great skater! If you want to be able to do tricks and spins...then you must practice that during gymnastics. Plus, gymnastics is the best sport in the world. It is so fun! And....its not as hard as you think it is. Learning how to do flips and stuff during gymnastics will really help you preform tricks on the ice! Good luck! :))
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It definitely depends on your school. My daughter cheers on Varsity at her school and only her and one other girl have backhandsprings. I am an allstar cheer coach as well. Tumbling is not everything in cheerleading. We have girls who do not tumble at all but still are amazing cheerleaders. They have beautiful jumps, motions, etc. One thing to definitely work on is your flexibility.  If a backhandspring is required then call around to some allstar cheer gyms or gymnastics centers and see if they offer cheer tumble classes. Good luck!
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The best way to improve is to practice routines over and over.  Also, don't forget the little stuff, point your toes, take all moves through to their conclusion, amplitude.  Stretching and conditioning are extremely important.\n\nI am a 36 year old former gymnast.  I trained for 15 years.  I didn't go far, but it was my passion.  I don't regret doing it, but I'm paying the price now.  I see a chiropractor at least once week and when I'm really hurting, 3 times a week.  I have alot of physical problems that are all caused by gymnastics.  I am in constant pain from the abuse that I heaped on my body.  I'm telling you this so that you can be informed.  No one told me that this could happen.  I'm not sure I would have believed, when I was 16, but it would have been nice to be told.  Good Luck.
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Gymnastics, Dance, Cheerleading and Skating
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Three things for you to work on.  Strength, Endurance, and Quickness.  Stength and Endurance are easy: lift weights and run distance.  However, do not confuse quickness with speed.  Quickness refers to footwork and acceleration.  Speed is just how fast you can run.  One word: "Plyometrics".  Stop reading this right now and do a search for the word "Plyometrics".  You will be able to find lots of exercises and tequniques you can use to work on quickness.  Plyometrics are awesome for any sport, and every athlete should do them.   This in my opinion is more important than any of the other aspects of the game.  Solid technique and footwork are what makes great players great.
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Depends also if it is muscle or fat.  The muscle can overcome the inertia & air friction.
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For a total body workout, few exercises beat the push up. It strengthens your arms and chest muscles, but it also tones your abs as it stabilizes your core muscles. For legs and lower body muscles, try jogging or doing squats. All of these workouts are relatively easy once you get going and they will give you a great start towards better physical fitness.
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Gymnastics or fencing
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running and crunches.  Also get a balance ball and play around with that, i got all the exercises I use off of the gunner peterson fitness infomercials with nick lachey on them, i just use them right off the commercial and don't even bother with the purchase.
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Juggling is an excellent exercise for both.
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about as competitve as any other sport, but i'd say closer to gymnastics if i had to choose just one sport.