Peculiarities of recreative types of gymnastics for women of mature age in the conditions of the covid-19 pandemic

Abstract

As a result of the analysis of the scientific-methodical literature of the problem under study of the physical development of women 25-45 years old, we can state that the numerical aspects of the given approach were studied or were in sight of researchers. At the same time, it should be noted that the attention of professionals in the field of physical culture and sports to the use of innovative means of recreative types of gymnastics in the practice of leisure activities for women of mature age is observed. Goal of research – to substantiate the characteristics and specific peculiarities of recreative types of gymnastics of mature women in the conditions of pandemic COVID-19. A set of complementary theoretical research methods was used to achieve the goal of research: analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature on the problem of the peculiarities of the implementation of recreative types of gymnastics for women of mature age; synthesis and deduction. Research findings. The study focused on the feasibility of recreative types of gymnastics during the COVID-19 pandemic for women of mature age. Attention is focused on rhythmic gymnastics and its various forms: fitness, aerobics, shaping and circuit training. It is pointed out that an important criterion of this type of recreative gymnastics is the tempo, rhythm, musical volume, sound volume and other means of musical expression that directly affect the improvement of sensory and cognitive functions of women of mature age. It is stated that rhythmic gymnastics allows to adjust the process of formation of physical and mental health of women of mature age. The degrees of load used in circuit training of a recreative nature in a pandemic COVID-19 are described. Conclusions. In the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most effective types of recreative gymnastics are fitness, aerobics, shaping with the use of circuit training methods. Health load on the body of women of mature age is selected taking into consideration their individual profile, level of physical development and functional readiness. This approach preserves the potential of the body's functional systems and the psychological health of women of mature age.