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Anatomy of Gymnastics

Welcome the Anatomy of Gymnastics section in a new format! 

Have you ever wondered how a gymnast's body works when performing elements? And what muscles need to be trained to ensure that every spin is flawless? All the answers will be in our episodes. 

A manual therapist and family medicine doctor will analyze the main load areas, while the Academy coaches will share useful exercises to develop these areas.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: all the secrets of the perfect fouetté

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In a new episode of the Anatomy of Gymnastics section, a chiropractor and family medicine physician tells what proprioception is — the body ability to feel itself in space. The professional also shares exercises for its development.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: the sixth sport feeling

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In the new episode of the Anatomy of Gymnastics, a chiropractor and family medicine physician examines the structure of the diaphragm and shares breathing techniques for athletes.


Anatomy of Gymnastics: diaphragm breathing

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Competitions

Agata Barekzai, Alisa Eremeeva, Arina Lavrenova, Anna Nikolaeva and Sofia Solonskaya took second place in the all-around and in the finals with five balls, as well as third place in the finals with three hoops and two pairs of clubs.

Group exercise gymnasts of the Russian national team from St. Petersburg spoke about their debut performance at the international arena in Beijing

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Opinion

Ekaterina Lots worked as a judge at the Rhythmic World Challenge Cup in Beijing.

"The whole hall applauded her!" Judge Ekaterina Lots speaks about Arina Kovshova's performance at the Rhythmic World Challenge Cup

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At the Rhythmic World Challenge Cup, the gymnast won a gold medal in the hoop finals and a bronze medal in the ball finals.

Arina Kovshova and her coach Elizaveta Chernova shared their emotions after performing at the Rhythmic World Challenge Cup in Beijing

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The gold medal was won by gymnasts from China, and the group exercise gymnasts from Belarus took silver.

Group exercise gymnasts of the Russian national team from the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics won bronze in the exercise with three hoops and two pairs of clubs at the Rhythmic World Challenge Cup.

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In the clubs event, second place was taken by Wang Qi from China, and third place was won by Liliana Lewinska from Poland. Wang Qi and Natalia Usova from Uzbekistan won medals in the ribbon. 

Sofia Ilteryakova won gold medals in the clubs and ribbon routines at the Rhythmic World Challenge Cup in Beijing

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A gymnast from the Novosibirsk Region won gold in the hoop exercise and bronze in the ball exercise.

Arina Kovshova won gold and bronze medals at the Rhythmic World Challenge Cup in Beijing

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The gymnasts from China won the championship, while the team from Uzbekistan took bronze.


The Russian team from the Zhemchuzhina Gymnastics Center won silver in the five-ball event at the Rhythmic World Challenge Cup in Beijing

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Second place went to Chinese athlete Wang Qi, and third place went to Sofia Ilteriakova from Moscow.


Arina Kovshova won gold in the hoop final at the Rhythmic World Challenge Cup in Beijing

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Academy Life

Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy and the Sky Grace International Association congratulate their medical workers on their professional holiday.

Congratulations on the Day of the medical worker!

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She shared why she supports Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow and Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk region.

Chinese fan Yu Junting spoke about her support for Russian gymnasts at the Rhythmic World Challenge Cup.

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In the new episode of Anatomy of Gymnastics, a chiropractor and family medicine doctor tells us what types of foot injuries are most common among gymnasts and how to avoid them.



Anatomy of Gymnastics: healthy feet are the foundation for beautiful jumps and stable rotations

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In the new Anatomy of Gymnastics episode, a chiropractor and family medicine doctor tells what happens to muscles after an intense workout and how to properly relax them.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: how to rest properly so that muscles recover faster?

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What is muscle strain? What are its symptoms? And how to avoid it? A chiropractor and family doctor answers these questions in the new Anatomy of Gymnastics episode.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: what is muscle strain?

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For gymnasts, the strength and flexibility of the thigh muscles are important because they are involved in performing many elements. In the new episode of Anatomy of Gymnastics, a chiropractor and family medicine doctor will tell you how to properly strengthen this muscle group.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: how to properly strengthen the thigh muscles?

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What to do when side pain occurs during training? In the new episode of Anatomy of Gymnastics, a manual therapist and family medicine doctor shares recommendations.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: why does side pain occur during training?

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What is the turnout? And what role does it play in rhythmic gymnastics? Answers to these questions from a chiropractor and family medicine doctor are in a new episode of the Anatomy of Gymnastics column.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: why do gymnasts need turnout?

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How does it work? And what to do if you feel dizzy during rotations?

Anatomy of Gymnastics: what is the vestibular system?

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In the new episode, a chiropractor and family medicine doctor talks about the reason for this condition and how to properly recover from exercise.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: why can muscles become clogged after a workout?

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In the new episode, a chiropractor and family medicine doctor talks about the prevention of hand and wrist injuries.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: Prevention of Hand and Wrist Injuries

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Chiropractor, family medicine doctor talks in detail about physical therapy in the new episode of the heading Anatomy of Gymnastics.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: physical therapy exercise

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A chiropractor and family medicine doctor explains how muscle imbalance manifests itself, why it occurs, and how to avoid it.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: Muscle Imbalance

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In the new episode, a chiropractor and family medicine doctor talks about foot health.

Anatomy of gymnastics: Flat foot prevention

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A family medicine doctor and manual therapist explains what dehydration is and to what consequences it leads, and gives recommendations on water consumption during physical loads.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: can you drink water during a workout?

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A sports medicine doctor explains what muscle memory is, how it helps athletes, and gives advice on how to properly develop and maintain it.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: What is Muscle Memory?

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The shoulder joint is one of the most mobile in our body and it is therefore very vulnerable to dislocations.

Anatomy of gymnastics: how to prevent a dislocation of the shoulder joint?

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In the new episode the Academy's sports medicine doctor talks in detail about various injuries to the largest tendon in the human body and gives important and useful recommendations that can help athletes prevent such injuries.

Anatomy of Gymnastics:  what are the consequences of a torn Achilles tendon?

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A sports doctor talks about the causes of pain in the calf muscles and explains how to prevent serious damage.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: what to do if you are bothered by pain in the calf muscle?

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In the new Anatomy of Gymnastics episode, the Academy's sports medicine doctor explains what makes knee joints so vulnerable and gives advice on how to avoid injuries.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: what to do if your knees hurt after training?

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A sports medicine doctor gives useful recommendations that will help reduce the risk of injury and increase endurance.

Anatomy of gymnastics: Why is it important for gymnasts to strengthen their back muscles?

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In the new Anatomy of Gymnastics episode, a sports medicine doctor talks about the causes of cramps in athletes, as well as their negative consequences.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: what to do if you get muscle cramps during training?

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The Academy's sports medicine doctor answers this question, explains what types of flexibility there are and what’s the right way of working on it. These tips will be useful not only for gymnasts, but for other athletes also.

Anatomy of gymnastics: what is flexibility in simple terms?

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The Academy sports medicine doctor talks about the role of healthy muscles in the muscular corset, and also warns about possible negative consequences and problems that may come up if you do not pay due attention to this matter.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: Why are strong muscles important?

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In a new Anatomy of Gymnastics episode, the Academy sports medicine doctor talks about the functions of ligaments and what happens to the body when sprains occur, and also shares recommendations that will help prevent injuries like that.

The Anatomy of Gymnastics: what to do if an athlete twists her leg during training?

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The sports doctor of the Academy answers this question, advises not to be lazy and definitely dedicate 15 minutes to cooling down.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: Is it necessary to cool down after the workout?

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The sports doctor of the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy answers this question in a new episode of the Anatomy of Gymnastics section.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: is stretching considered to be a proper warm-up?

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A sports doctor shares important pieces of advice that will help to avoid injuries at training sessions and during performances.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: how jumps influence the body?

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A sports medicine doctor talks about the reasons for pain and how to prepare for your next workout.

"Anatomy of gymnastics": why do muscles hurt after training?

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In the new Anatomy of Gymnastics episode, a sports medicine doctor explains what the angle of stability is, what the doctors call "cables" in the human body, and how this knowledge will help gymnasts.

Anatomy of gymnastics #7

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In the new Anatomy of Gymnastics column, a sports medicine doctor explains what the center of gravity is and where it is located, and also talks about a useful balance exercise that will help prevent the center of gravity from shifting in gymnasts.

Anatomy of gymnastics #6

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A sports medicine doctor tells us about shoulder joint functions and gives important recommendations that will be useful for athletes of all ages in this episode of the Anatomy of Gymnastics.

Anatomy of Gymnastics No. 5

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Sports doctor at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy explains how the cervical spine works and what needs to be done to avoid injuries.

Anatomy of gymnastics: why does your neck crack during warm-ups?

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The Academy's sports doctor talks about the consequences of extra weight for gymnasts and shares tips to help athletes prevent health problems.

Anatomy of gymnastics #3

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The sports doctor of the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy talks about the largest muscle in the human body and its functions.

Anatomy of gymnastics: what muscle is the largest in the human body?

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Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Sports Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy sports doctor explains how scientific knowledge can help young athletes avoid injuries.