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Female Gymnasts Lift Weights?
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Gymnasts
must remain on the lean side of lean to be effective
competitors at the highest level (Nelson et al., 1983;
Sands et al., 1992, 1995). Not surprisingly, concern
about excess body weight is common in gymnastics (Anorexia/Bulimia
Association, 1994; American College of Sports Medicine,
1997; Leglise, 1998; Nattiv & Lynch, 1994). Female
gymnasts and their coaches in the US are therefore reluctant
to use weight training, in spite of abundant evidence
of the benefits of weight training for sports requiring
strength. Their concern is that the gymnast will develop
excessive body and muscle mass ("bulk up")
and thus become too heavy to perform effectively. more
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"Killer
abs" are the combination of strong abdominal muscles
and taut skin with very little fat under it, so that
the underlying muscles are readily visible. The thicker
the fat layer beneath the skin, the less you see the
muscle layer. more
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7 Ways
to Win by Sheila King |
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| Diehard
tennis fans know that Steffi Graf stands at the baseline
between points and runs her finger from ear to chin, brushing
away perspiration. It's been part of her game for years.
A subconscious act or a practiced ritual? Either way,
it seems to help Graf wipe away the previous play and
focus on the next point — and ultimately victory.
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20
THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR BETTER COMPETITIVE RESULTS |
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# 6--- Think
about every possible scenario that could happen to distract
or upset you, both in and out of competition and the
pool. Play it out and determine what the correct response
would be to each situation. Program it in your memory
and be prepared to react that way in the event these
things happen. Review this process frequently. more
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Question:-- I see all these people at my gym
doing sit-ups. I hate sit-ups, but I really want to
get rid of my flabby stomach. Is there any way to get
a flatter tummy without doing them?
Answer: -- Happily, yes. But before you start dreaming
of a six-pack stomach, here's a cold hard truth: if
you're carrying around excess weight in the form of
body fat, all the sit-ups in the world won't get rid
of it. Instead, you've got to lose that extra fat, slowly
but surely with exercise and diet control.
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Is
Your Work Out In A Rut? |
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Question: For the past year, I've been lifting
weights a few times a week, doing the same six or seven
exercises each time. How often do I need to change this
routine to keep getting benefits?
Answer:
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