Rhythmic Gymnastics Olympics
Google logo this time featuring Gymnastics Rhythmic Gymnastics or better known as rhythm.The elegance and beauty will be the key to the success of this branch. During the four days of the London 2012 Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics competition held at Wembley Arena. since last August 9 and will end on August 12, 2012.
Rhythmic gymnastics first appeared in the 19th century and slowly growing in popularity since the first was staged in the 1930's. Developing rhythmic gymnastics with a blend of elements from classical ballet, bodybuilding technique German and Swedish training system, making it one of the most beautiful spectacle in every Olympics.
Rhythmic gymnastics is gymnastics movements performed to music, or the free exercise performed rhythmically. Rhythmic gymnastics can be done using tools or without tools. Tool often used is double, hoops, sticks, balls, ribbons and hats.
Elements required in rhythmic gymnastics are:
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Flexibility
- Flexibility
- Continuity
- The accuracy of the rhythm
Technical mastery in rhythmic gymnastics movement needed to achieve a harmonious and beneficial movement for physical and spiritual. This is consistent with the objectives that form the beauty of the body of gymnastics, fitness and strength.
There are three things that should be emphasized in rhythmic gymnastics, namely:
- The accuracy of the music / rhythm
- Flexibility (flexibility)
- Continuity of movement
Based on the vanguard rimik gymnastics can be classified into three, namely rhythmic gymnastics from theatrical, musical and ballet. That each - each spearheaded by Delsartes, Jaques Dalcrose and Rudolf Van Laban.
Although the basic gymnastic movements rimik just a step away and swing arm. But by doing rhythmic gymnastics we can burn excess fat in the body.
In addition, rhythmic gymnastic movements to improve cardiovascular endurance and improve muscle performance. Especially the thigh muscles, arms, waist, abdomen and chest.
In doing rhythmic gymnastics we need to learn some techniques that aim to do rhythmic gymnastics can be achieved. Techniques such as footwork, hand movement techniques, and breath taking technique.
