Rhythmical Gymnastics

Baby Gymnastics

Rhythmical Factors in Stress Shift

In phrases such as THIRteen MEN, stress in the first word is shifted forward from its canonical word-final position. Our general hypothesis is that this stress shift is controlled in part by the global rhythmical pattern of the utterance, informally defined as a Rhythmic Constraint on onset times of stressed vowels, in real time. This hypothesis yields two specific predictions about the occurre...

Rotational Preference in Gymnastics

In gymnastics, most skills incorporate rotations about one or more body axes. At present, the question remains open if factors such as lateral preference and/or vestibulo-spinal asymmetry are related to gymnast's rotational preference. Therefore, we sought to explore relationships in gymnast's rotation direction between different gymnastic skills. Furthermore, we sought to explore relationships...

Modeling a Springboard in Gymnastics

For development and optimization of elements in gymnastics` vault, the knowledge of the angular momentum, take-off velocity and thus the forces on the springboard are of interest. A multi-body model was developed for the determination of forces. The following article describes the creation of a springboard model and therefore the identification and evaluation of physical parameters acting durin...

Gymnastics: changing for the better?

Imagine an Olympic gymnast and you conjure up a picture of a small, slight child accomplishing dazzling feats on the vault, asymmetric bars, beam, or floor area. Now look back at the Atlanta Olympics. The same dazzling feats, but most of the gymnasts were no longer children. Yes, they were small and slight, but they had breasts and hips and waists. Female Olympic gymnastics has come full circle...