Gymnastics Athletes Research Articles

Early Sport Specialization Among Former National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletes: Trends, Scholarship Attainment, Injury, and Attrition

Background: Many youth athletes focus on 1 sport to gain a competitive advantage, but early sport specialization may increase risk of overuse injuries and burnout. College athletes have successfully achieved advanced status; therefore, the study of their specialization patterns is a method to assess how specialization affects an athletic career. Purpose: To determine trends in sport specialization by sex, sport, and decade of participation in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes and assess the effect of specialization on scholarship attainment, injury, and attrition. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: An electronic survey was distributed to NCAA athletes who participated from 1960 to 2018. Survey topics included sex, sport, decade of participation, scholarship status, ≥30-day time-loss injuries sustained in college, orthopaedic surgery in college, career length, and age of single-sport specialization. Early specialization was defined as specialization in a single sport before age 15 years. Rates of early specialization were calculated for each sport, sex, individual and team sports, and decade of participation. Rates of scholarship attainment, injury, and attrition were compared between groups. Univariate associations were queried with logistic regression analysis to determine predictors of specialization, scholarship attainment, injury, and early attrition. Results: Of 1550 athletes who participated (17% response rate), 544 (35.1%) were women. Overall, 18.1% of athletes specialized before age 15 years (n = 281). Athletes in gymnastics, tennis, swimming and diving, and soccer were significantly more likely to specialize early, whereas football and baseball athletes were more likely to specialize late (P < .05 for all groups). Early specialization was more common among women (23.4% vs 15.2%; odds ratio, 1.72; P < .01). There was a trend toward earlier specialization for recent college graduates, with graduates from the last decade more likely to be classified as early specialization than those from previous decades (P = .036). Scholarship attainment was overall equivalent between groups. Time-loss injuries, lower extremity injuries, and orthopaedic surgery in college were not statistically different between groups. Career lengths were similar, but burnout was more common among early specialization athletes (10.5% vs 7.0%; odds ratio, 3.76; P < .01). Conclusion: Less than one-fifth of NCAA athletes surveyed specialized before age 15 years, and neither scholarship attainment nor time-loss injury rate was affected by early specialization. Early specialization is on the rise but is associated with increased burnout.

제49회 세계선수권대회 여자 도마의 선호기술 및 획득점수 탐색

Korea’s female gymnastics athletes display a skills gap compared with the world"s best athletes. In order to suggest measures to narrow the skills gap, techniques performed by group types, D score, E score, and the total score points of the preliminary matches of the 49th Women’s Vault World Championship were analyzed by country. The average vault scores by country were 5.283±0.420points for D score, 8.976±0.289points for E score, and the total was 14.246±0.573points, whereas Korea’s average scores were 5.100 points for D score, 8.633 points for E score, and the total score was 13.708points. The techniques by group types were performed 235 times in total. It was found that Group-4 performed the most techniques (155 times, or 60% of the total number). In Group-2, technique No. 2.33 turned out to be the most preferred technique; it was performed 12 times (3.0% of a total of 40 techniques). In Group-3, techniques No. 3.20 and No. 3.32 were the most preferred techniques; each was performed 9 times (27.3% out of a total of 33 techniques). And in Group-4, technique No. 4.32 was found to be the most preferred technique; it was performed 81 times (52.3% out of a total of 155 techniques). In Group-5, technique No. 5.33 was the most preferred technique, performed 5 times (71.4% out of a total of 7 techniques). Also, Group-5 recorded the highest scores with 5.657 points for D score, 8.876 points for E score, and 14.461points in total scores by group types.

Artistic gymnastics as a basic means of physical fitness of female students of higher educational institutions

The article reveals the importance of artistic gymnastics as a basic means of physical fitness of female students of higher educational institutions. The methodological features of artistic gymnastics as a means of basic training have been determined. It has been established that artistic gymnastics is a separate type of gymnastics, where, under the conditions of competition, with the help of qualified judges, the quality of the exercise (its complexity and harmony) is determined by the expert-assessment method in points, and the place (rating) of athletes is determined.&#x0D; One of the difficult methodological problems is the choice of ways to measure the health effectiveness of the developed tools and methods of physical fitness of students.&#x0D; It is obvious that the assessment of this effectiveness should be carried out not only by traditional indicators of motor readiness of students (according to the results of control standards), but the level of development of the most professionally significant adaptive qualities and properties of the body, ie the level of their health.&#x0D; The relevance of this work also lies in the attempt to systematize the traditional and developed means of basic sports - gymnastics and additional tools from other sports (rhythmic and athletic gymnastics, elements of sports, etc.), according to the energy orientation of the loads to achieve the most effective compensation for the deficit of physical activity in students of higher education institutions.

Вдосконалення технічної підготовленості спортсменок художньої гімнастики засобами народно-сценічного танцю

Мета: експериментально обґрунтувати вдосконалення технічної підготовленості спортсменок художньої гімнастики віку 10-12 років засобами народно-сценічного танцю. Матеріал і методи: теоретичний аналіз і узагальнення даних спеціальної науково-методичної літератури, педагогічне спостереження, педагогічне тестування, педагогічний експеримент, метод експертних оцінок, методи математичної статистики. У дослідженні бралии участь 14 гімнасток у віці 10-12 років. Поділено на дві групи: контрольну групу (КГ) 7 гімнасток та основну групу (ОГ) 7 гімнасток. Результати: виявлено, що рівень технічної підготовленості більш відчутно зріс у гімнасток основної групи, де в навчально-тренувальному процесі застосовано засоби народно-сценічного танцю. Висновки: встановлено позитивний вплив засобів народно-сценічного танцю на динаміку рівня технічної підготовленості спортсменок художньої гімнастики. Підтвердженням ефективності розробленої методики було статистично зміни у гімнасток основної групи. У гімнасток контрольної групи спостерігалася позитивна динаміка результатів, але статистично значущих змін не спостерігалося. Ключові слова: художня гімнастика, спортсменки, технічна підготовленість, народно-сценічний танець

EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ARTISTIC ABILITIES OF 7-8-YEAR-OLD RHYTHMIC GYMNASTS

A competitive composition in rhythmic gymnastics is a small performance that has its own storyline. That is what judges E1 and E2 evaluate. Judges’ penalties for unsatisfactory artistry can be up to 5 or 6 points. In the works of scientists, the issues of artistry education for 7-8-year-old gymnasts are hardly ever addressed. To develop a methodology for the development of artistic abilities of 7-8-year-old female gymnasts. Theoretical analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodological literature; questionnaire (survey of coaches); pedagogical observation, experiment, testing: expert assessments; mathematical statistics. The study involved 20 7-8-year-old female gymnasts who have engaged in rhythmic gymnastics for 2 to 3 year and have category 2 qualification. An analysis of scientific and methodological literature shows the need to intensify research into the development of the aesthetic component in the training of female athletes in rhythmic gymnastics. On the basis of our questionnaire, it has been determined that it is necessary to develop artistic abilities of young female gymnasts by using elements of facial gymnastics, performance and improvisation. Introduction of a methodology for shaping the artistic abilities of female gymnasts in the educational and training process of the experimental group subsequently led to an increase in the female gymnasts’ marks for their competitive routine by 1.3 ± 0.12 points (p &lt;0.05). The improvement rate in artistry in the experimental group was 18.4%, and in the control group 8% (p &lt;0.05).

THE INFLUENCE OF SPORTS ACTIVITY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SEXUAL SOMATOTYPE OF ATHLETES IN PAIRED WOMEN’S ACROBATICS AND GYMNASTICS

The article presents research materials relating to the study of the individual characteristics of the 2D:4D finger index in young athletes in pair female acrobatics and gymnastics. The aim of the study is to study and comparatively analyze the features of the 2D: 4D finger proportions in the "upper" and "lower" female partners in paired female acrobatics and among the female athletes involved in artistic gymnastics, referred to adolescence; confirmation of the influence of the 2D:4D finger ratio on the athletic capabilities of athletes and the formation of their sexual somatotype. It has been proved that the presence in these groups of female athletes with certain values of the inverse, andromorphic sexual somatotype indicates an increased level of testosterone in the body of these athletes and inverse adaptive changes with the formation of masculinization phenomena in them. Research methods and organization. To conduct research on the features of the 2D:4D finger proportions in the "upper" and "lower" female partner athletes in paired female acrobatics and in athletes engaged in artistic gymnastics, the following methods were used: anthropometric method to determine: IPD) and somatotyping according to the classification of J. Tanner and W. Marshall; 2) measurement and comparison of II and IV fingers of the hands of athletes using the finger ratio method according to J.T. Menning – 2D:4D Digit Ratio; 3) as well as the method of literary analysis, using available sources of information; 4) method of mathematical statistics. Organization of the study. This study was conducted in 2019-2020 with the involvement of 31 pairs of acrobats and 59 athletes involved in artistic gymnastics in Ukraine (Nikolaev and Poltava). "Lower" acrobats and gymnasts (n=90) - adolescent – 19.35±1.07 years; "Upper" acrobats (n=31) – pubertal age – 14.68±1.14 years (p≤0,01). Their experience in these sports ranged from 2.5 to 10 years. The level of sportsmanship – from I-III sports category to a candidate for master of sports, master of sports. Research results. After carrying out the study of the necessary anthropometric measurements for each participant (indicators of the width of the shoulders and pelvis, the length of the II and IV fingers of both hands) and processing the obtained anthropometric values, the values of the sexual dimorphism index (SDI) in each study group were determined by mathematical recalculation.

Kinematic and kinetic characteristics on Performance of bouncing movement in aerobic gymnastics athletes

Kinematic and kinetic characteristics on Performance of bouncing movement in aerobic gymnastics athletes

Development Of Methods For Performing A Set Of Athletic Gymnastics Exercises For Engineering Students

Development Of Methods For Performing A Set Of Athletic Gymnastics Exercises For Engineering Students

Comparação de indicadores antropométricos em atletas de ginástica rítmica satisfeitas e insatisfeitas com a imagem corporal

This study aimed to compare body mass index [BMI], triceps skinfold (DCTR), subscapular skinfold (DCSE) and body fat (%BF) in rhythmic gymnastics (GR) athletes, satisfied and dissatisfied with body image (CI). Through a cross-sectional study with 38 athletes practicing GR from Oeste Paranaense. The CI was assessed with the Body Shape Questionnaire, body mass and height were measured, and the BMI was calculated. The DCTR and DCSE were used to calculate the %GC (Slaughter equation). The economic level was verified with the Brazil Economic Classification Criterion, and sexual maturation was self-reported with Tanner boards. Independent T-test and Chi-square and covariance analysis (ANCOVA) were employed to control the interference of economic level and maturational stage, with p <0.05. Gymnasts dissatisfied with HF presented higher BMI values (mean: 19.01 Kg/m²; standard deviation [SD]: 0.65 Kg/m²), DCTR (mean: 9.26 mm; SD: 0, 65 mm), DCSE (mean: 7.33 mm; SD: 0.55 mm) and %BF (average: 20.75; SD: 0.96) when compared to gymnasts satisfied with HF, even after control economic level and maturational stage. GR athletes dissatisfied with HF presented higher values for anthropometric indicators.

Influence of power loads of a recreational orientation on the organism of student youth

The article reveals the features of power loads and their impact on the body of student youth. It was found that athletics is the most popular sport among student youth. The article reveals the influence of athletics on the body of students of higher education institutions in the process of physical education. The analysis of literature sources showed a tendency to the constant deterioration of the health of young people, reducing the motivation to engage in physical education.&#x0D; One of the ways to solve the problem of involvement in physical education is the free choice of forms of employment. That is, there is a need to introduce a system of attendance at a convenient time for students in the chosen specialization. The main popularity for girls is aerobics and fitness, and for boys athletic gymnastics. However, the introduction of this system leads to negative aspects of physical education classes for students in the curriculum, which affects the study of other disciplines. For example, after a physical education class, a student cannot quickly rebuild, get out of the excited state caused by emotions and physical stress of the class. Therefore, the task of physical training must be solved in the mandatory physical education classes held outside the university schedule in the afternoon.&#x0D; This is a direction of bodybuilding, based on the use of strength training complexes with different weights: barbells, dumbbells, dumbbells, exercise machines. It is a system of exercises that develops strength along with endurance, agility and some other physical qualities that promote good health.&#x0D; Over the last decade, studies have been conducted on the impact of recreational strength training.

Рухова активність студентської молоді в умовах пандемії

The article considers the problem of reducing the motor activity of students in a pandemic condition; the negative impact of motor activity deficit on the health of students is revealed: the morbidity of visual organs increases during training, the number of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and digestive system increases, the number of neuropsychiatric disorders increases; the incidence of students is twice as high as that of ordinary people, the overall incidence of IV-V students is twice as high as that of I-II students; the reasons of the current situation have resulted; many factors influencing the amount of motor activity have identified: reduction of study load at all courses of study, insufficient physical culture and sports base of HEI, poor provision of classes with the necessary sports equipment, lack of desire of many students to engage in physical culture and sport and others. It is analyzed the expediency of using individual physical exercises of students aimed at activating motor activity in the conditions of a pandemic. It is set the following forms of individual study: morning hygienic gymnastics, physical culture, and health classes during the school day, independent training classes, as well as most available means of independent training in a pandemic: morning hygienic gymnastics, walking, jogging, health aerobics, rhythmic gymnastics, athletic gymnastics, fitness classes during the school day (exercise minutes, exercise breaks, dance).

ORGANIZATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF YOUTH IN THE WESTERN REGION OF UKRAINE

The modern progressive system of physical education should take into account the features of different regions of our country. The importance of the problems of taking into account the features of the Western region of Ukraine in physical education of youth is associated with the influence of mentality and collective nature, environment, living conditions on subjective values and attitudes, indicators of physical condition of school pupils and students. The purpose of the article is to mark features of development of Western Ukrainian youth, to justify the need to take into account these features in the process of physical education of school pupils and students, and to mark some specific aspects of such youth education. Research method used: scientific literature analysis, observation. The author identified that different environmental conditions cause certain features of functional state, physical development and physical readiness of school pupils and students of the Western region ofUkraine, serving as important criteria for the development and implementation of appropriate areas, methods and forms of physical education. In the process of physical education of youth from Western Ukraine, judging by the features of the functional state and physical readiness, it is necessary to actively use aerobic exercises. The emphasis in lessons with school pupils and students should be on the development of general endurance, strength and agility. In the physical education of children and youth more attention should be paid, in addition to the development of general endurance and other physical qualities (except flexibility), to the development of strength. The author recommends to use athletic means of physical education to a lesser extent and mainly with youth living in cities, while focusing on the means of athletic gymnastics. Iodine deficiency in mountainous areas necessitates the use of short-term physical activity of a cyclical nature (swimming, running), which causes the mobilization and redistribution of total iodine, as well as medium-intensity athletic gymnastics in the mode of increasing muscle mass and moving games.

Effects of different stretching methods on vertical jump ability and range of motion in young female artistic gymnastics athletes

Female artistic gymnastics includes multiple athletic gestures that can be performed by combining jump strength with wide degrees of joint mobility. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of two different types of stretching on vertical jump height and range of motion in competitive gymnasts and to identify the most suitable stretching protocol for increasing range of motion, without negatively affecting vertical jump performance. In a crossover design, following dynamic stretching, static stretching, and control (no stretching), eight competitive female gymnasts (age: 14±2 years; BMI: 18.8±1.4 kg/m2, mean±SD) were tested on jump performance through a squat jump, a countermovement jump and an acrobatic gymnastic jump, and on range of motion by measuring the amplitude of the forward oversplit figure. One-way repeated measure ANOVA revealed significant main, very large effect of stretching condition (P<0.01). Post-hoc comparisons showed improvement of squat jump and countermovement jump after dynamic stretching with respect to static stretching and control (P<0.05). Range of motion increased significantly following static stretching with respect to dynamic stretching and control (P<0.01). Dynamic stretching is recommended in the warm-up to increase vertical jump performance, while specific static stretching should be pursued in the final phase of the training session being a specific technical work for range of motion.

Análise da carreira esportiva das atletas contempladas pela Bolsa Atleta Pódio na ginástica artística feminina

O presente artigo buscou analisar os resultados internacionais das atletas de ginástica artística feminina contempladas pelo Programa Federal de incentivo ao esporte, o Bolsa-Atleta, especificamente categoria Pódio. Ao analisar todas as portarias do Bolsa Atleta Pódio, desde o início até o ano de 2018, foram identificadas sete atletas contempladas na modalidade esportiva. Os resultados internacionais das atletas apontam para uma oscilação, assim como a própria categoria de bolsa recebida por elas. Neste sentindo destaca-se que algumas atletas caíram de categoria de bolsa no ano seguinte ao que receberam a Bolsa Atleta Pódio. Nota-se que todas as atletas analisadas receberam outras categorias de bolsas do programa ao longo da carreira esportiva.

Effects of long-term athletic training on muscle morphology and tendon stiffness in preadolescence: association with jump performance

PurposeEvidence on training-induced muscle hypertrophy during preadolescence is limited and inconsistent. Possible associations of muscle strength and tendon stiffness with jumping performance are also not investigated. We investigated the thickness and pennation angle of the gastrocnemius medialis muscle (GM), as indicators for potential muscle hypertrophy in preadolescent athletes. Further, we examined the association of triceps surae muscle–tendon properties with jumping performance.MethodsEleven untrained children (9 years) and 21 similar-aged artistic gymnastic athletes participated in the study. Muscle thickness and pennation angle of the GM were measured at rest and muscle strength of the plantar flexors and Achilles tendon stiffness during maximum isometric contractions. Jumping height in squat (SJ) and countermovement jumps (CMJ) was examined using a force plate. We evaluated the influence of normalised muscle strength and tendon stiffness on jumping performance with a linear regression model.ResultsMuscle thickness and pennation angle did not differ significantly between athletes and non-athletes. In athletes, muscle strength was greater by 25% and jumping heights by 36% (SJ) and 43% (CMJ), but Achilles tendon stiffness did not differ between the two groups. The significant predictor for both jump heights was tendon stiffness in athletes and normalised muscle strength for the CMJ height in non-athletes.ConclusionLong-term artistic gymnastics training during preadolescence seems to be associated with increased muscle strength and jumping performance but not with training-induced muscle hypertrophy or altered tendon stiffness in the plantar flexors. Athletes benefit more from tendon stiffness and non-athletes more from muscle strength for increased jumping performance.

Changes In Body Composition Following A Competitive Season In Division I Collegiate Female Gymnastics Athletes

A large muscle mass to total body mass ratio benefits power athletes such as gymnasts. While collegiate gymnastics athletes train strength and power in the pre-season but reduce training during the competitive season, the degree to which body composition changes during the competitive season is not known. PURPOSE: This study examined changes in body composition in a team of female Division I collegiate gymnastics athletes before and after their competition season. It was hypothesized that percent body fat (%BF), total fat mass (TFM), and bone mineral content (BMC) would remain unchanged from pre- to post-season. METHODS: Fifteen female collegiate gymnasts (age = 19 ± 1 year, ht = 1.62 ± 0.05 m, wt = 62.7 ± 7.2 kg) volunteered to undergo measures of body composition assessment before and after their spring competitive season. During pre-season (PRE), participants were instructed to arrive to the laboratory in a euhydrated state. Following written informed consent, participants provided a mid-stream urine sample which was used to screen for pregnancy and to determine urine specific gravity (USG) using a handheld digital refractometer. Participants then performed a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan to determine TFM, %BF, and BMC. Immediately after the competitive season, participants returned to the laboratory and repeated all procedures (POST). Data were analyzed using paired-samples t-tests with significance set at p < 0.05. RESULTS: BMC significantly increased across the season (6.422 ± 0.206 g PRE vs. 6.485 ± 0.203 g POST; p < 0.05). While there was a downward trend in both TFM (34.158 ± 2.211 kg PRE vs. 32.905 ± 2.335 kg POST; p < 0.1) and %BF (25.68 ± 1.16 % PRE vs. 24.99 ± 1.23 % POST; p < 0.1), these were not significantly different at the a priori p < 0.05 level. There was no change in body weight. CONCLUSION: The significant increase in BMC, combined with the downward trend in TFM and %BF, with no change in body weight, suggests athletes maintained body composition in a favorable manner during the competitive season. The increase in BMC further suggests that stimuli during the competitive season were strong enough to elicit favorable changes in bone remodeling during in-season competition.

Effect of ginger on the lower limb anaerobic power of brazilian national team gymnasts

Introdução: a ginástica aeróbica é um esporte que tem crescido consistentemente nas últimas décadas, e sua prática exige que seus atletas realizem movimentos complexos e de alta intensidade. Objetivo: analisar se a suplementação com gengibre tem efeito ergogênico no poder anaeróbico dos membros (PAMI) em atletas de ginástica aeróbica. Métodos: foi realizado um estudo randomizado, duplo-cego, controlado por placebo, com nove atletas (23,11 + 4,14 anos, 1,63 + 0,09 m, 60,51 + 7,38 kg) da Seleção Brasileira de Ginástica Aeróbica. Após a ingestão de 400 mg de Zingiber officinale ou placebo por sete dias, os indivíduos foram submetidos a um teste de potência anaeróbica (RAST). Os dados de Velocidade de pico e Potência de pico (m/s e W), potência média e mínima (W) e índice de fadiga (W/s e %) foram obtidos no RAST. Resultados: Após verificar a não normalidade da amostra, foi aplicado o Mann-Whitney, mas não foram encontradas diferenças significativas na velocidade de pico da suplementação de gengibre (6,28 ± 0,41 m / s; 445,28 ± 117,15 W) em comparação ao placebo (6,22 ± 0,45 m / s; 425,95 ± 130,39 W). Conclusões: conclui-se que a ingestão de 400 mg de Z. officinale não exerce efeito ergogênico no poder anaeróbico dos membros inferiores de atletas de ginástica aeróbica.

Analysis of pre-competitive state anxiety levels in artistic gymnastics athletes

Anxiety can be assessed from the perspective of three dimensions: somatic anxiety refers to physiological changes, cognitive anxiety associated with the degree of worry or negative thoughts, and self-confidence is related to a belief in facing a challenge. The study aimed to identify pre-competitive state anxiety levels in artistic gymnastics athletes, to compare pre-competitive anxiety levels of these participants between age groups and their competitive experience levels. 115 female artistic gymnastics athletes were analyzed, with a mean age of 13.61 ± 2.12 years. The results demonstrate that in the analysis of the three dimensions, there was a statistically significant difference only in the dimension Self-confidence (p=0.012). In the pairwise comparison, Self-Confidence showed a statistically significant difference in the 16-19 years and 13-15 years groups and also in the 16-19 years and 9-12 years groups. In the variable competitive experience, we can also notice a statistically significant difference in national competitions between groups 9-12 and 16-19. It can be concluded that the athletes participating in the older age group have lower self-confidence levels compared to the other groups. These results indicate that the older the athletes, the greater their concern with their performance, fear of failure and expectation of performance, leading to low levels of self-confidence.

Effect of Unconscious Goal Priming on Athletes’ Self-Confidence

Self-confidence is one of the most important conditions needed for athletes to succeed. The way in which the self-confidence of athletes may be improved is an eternal topic in training and competition. This study aimed to examine whether unconscious goal priming can improve athletes’ explicit and implicit self-confidence through three experiments. Experiment 1 was aimed at exploring the effect of unconscious goal priming on athletes’ self-confidence. For the purpose of this experiment, 120 athletes were randomly divided into a priming group and a control group. Experiment 2 was aimed at examining the training effect of unconscious goal priming on athletes’ self-confidence and for the purpose of this experiment 16 rhythmic gymnastics athletes were selected as subjects. Experiment 3 was aimed at checking the replication of the training effect of unconscious goal priming on athletes’ self-confidence employing 16 judo athletes as subjects. The results indicated that unconscious goal priming improved athletes’ explicit self-confidence but not implicit self-confidence, while unconscious goal priming intervention improved both athletes’ explicit and implicit self-confidence. These results provide an economical and convenient alternative for improving athletes’ self-confidence.

Technology of individual healthcare for students by athletic gym

The study highlights the health impact of athletic gymnastics on improving health. The state of general physical fitness of the students engaged in athletic gymnastics is analyzed. According to numerous studies, a broad contingent of student youth indicate a low level of development of their physical qualities, including strength training. It is established that training in athletic gymnastics contribute to the manifestation of maximum force of man, develops active muscle mass, increases efficiency, strengthens health, improves the state of physical development.&#x0D; Physical education of student youth is a long-term pedagogical process using a set of physical training tools in physical education classes. At present, the effectiveness of pedagogical influence on the development of physical abilities of students in the conditions of physical training in the traditional way of their content is being questioned, the necessity of widespread use of non-traditional means of physical education, active involvement of students in section physical education training, complex improvement of physical education is pointed out. based on the interests and individual characteristics of students.&#x0D; By selecting the appropriate method of implementation athletic, you can achieve this effect, when in some cases, increased muscle mass, while others - is reduced, it becomes more relief. This is due to the fact that class athletic gymnastics affect the biochemical changes in muscle, reduce fat and increase the protein component component. From that muscles become more flexible and more efficient. Body shape is improved, become beautiful shape. Ultimately, all this leads to optimization of the physical condition of the person. It improves health, increases the creative activity of the various systems of the body carried on the best level of quality rivlenonapravleno affect not only the development of power, but all other key physical qualities of man, which naturally improves the physical development and physical fitness man.