Rhythmic gymnastics is a very beautiful sport that attracts not only athletes, but also participants. This sport helps to find a beautiful figure, to develop will and character, to become very plastic and graceful. Classes in rhythmic gymnastics must begin from the very childhood, from 5 years.
general information
There are three kinds of gymnastics, we will consider each of them:
- Basic. This kind can be visited by boys and girls, as it is aimed at strengthening the health and development of the body. It is mainly used in schools or kindergartens.
- Applied. This kind is already more serious and therefore you need a special school of rhythmic gymnastics for children, in which they are more strengthened and professionally engaged in training. Children in rhythmic gymnastics are very fond of choreography lessons, where they dance and play sports in the form of a game.
- Sports . This is already a serious lesson for children who want to dedicate this sport all their lives. Training will be strengthened and will require extraordinary responsibility and endurance.
Where to begin?
Before deciding where your child will be doing rhythmic gymnastics, decide what result you ultimately want to get. The usual section of rhythmic gymnastics for children, will help your child develop his body, form a correct posture and be in good physical shape. And suddenly he will show special talents and abilities, you can give it to a more serious institution. If you want your child to achieve good results, participate in competitions and win awards, then choose a good institution where professionals work. But you should know that choosing such a path, you agree to a huge amount of work not only for your child, but for you. Just remember that professionally this sport can not be done by everyone, although many children in rhythmic gymnastics feel "like a fish in the water." In this you can help an experienced coach, who will talk about the capabilities and abilities of your child. And he will become a close enough person for him, you need to trust him otherwise nothing will turn out.
What do you need?
For this sport there is a special form - swimwear. They are simple, that is, without any ornaments and are suitable for daily workouts and there are options for performances, such costumes are very bright and beautiful, decorated with rhinestones, sequins and paintings. As for shoes, these are ordinary Czechs. Special shells, such as ribbon balls and so on, are best purchased when your child has already decided whether he wants to engage in artistic gymnastics or not.
Some shortcomings
You should know that there are some drawbacks in this sport as well. For example, assessments of academic performance at competitions will not always be good and for many children this is a real tragedy. This sport is quite expensive, so
The meaning of the lessons
Children in rhythmic gymnastics develop in many directions. In addition to physical activities, they develop flexibility , plasticity, a sense of rhythm and overall coordination of movement. Also, lessons instill responsibility, will power and patience. All these qualities are necessary for the girl to make her feel like a real queen. Another plus of artistic gymnastics is that after this sport one can easily achieve great successes in other directions, for example, in dances. The girl who practiced artistic gymnastics is always seen from afar, is a beautiful, graceful, graceful "cat" who always smiles and goes very confidently throughout her life, and all thanks to the training.