Author: Prof. Daniel L.

In the most recent game of gymnastics, UCLA’s Women Gymnastics won against the Pac-12 rival Oregon State in Corvallis. This came out as a totally unexpected result, as we already had Bruins on the third place and the Beavers on the 20th position. Although Bruins scored 197.9 which is a season-high score for them, they couldn’t do anything about the Saturday’s game which turned out into an outing for all.

Does the Gymnastic Athletes Need a Safety Valve?

Gymnastics is a kind of sport, and it’s both fun to watch and fun to try also.

But, the game is not as easy as it seems.

If proper care is not taken for the game, it can break the bones, tear out the ligaments, lower back problems, and the list is endless.

Kathy Johnson Clarke, the Olympic medalist, and the commentator at the SEC Network, says the main test of the game is how the teams respond to a fall-down in the game. She asks, ‘do you put someone who has the best beam routine or someone who is going to hit even in a tough, challenging routine?’

Safety valves can make the player conscious about the game. On the other hand, he/she could score out and make the best daring moves on the beam.

Look, I don’t mean that the UCLA shouldn’t have won the game. There were rules at that time, and their strategies could have favored them in any way as the team was literally planned on how to play.

Of course, the judging needs to be improved, and also refine the elimination of the missed routine (which acts as a safety valve for many teams).

I would like to end the post with one of Clarke’s statement – there is no right way of satisfying any person’s ideology of what real competition is. The frustration during the game is the real beauty of a game. Although keeping the physical, mental, and emotional health of the athlete at stake, my gut feeling says to keep the safety valve in place.

Eating right and managing the weight is important for all the athletes and people who are in the sports. If you want to manage your weight in the best way, sports could be a good option. Also for those who are lazy like me and skip all the workouts, the game is a cool option with which you can control your body weight effectively.

As per the comments recorded from a friend of mine who is a football player, he says that sports will keep you fit internally as well as from outside.

When we talk about sports and body fat, there is one thing you need to remember. Each and every player who is associated with sports require stamina and strength. A lot of these are provided by the fat contents only. Thus, the players need to have the right fat proportion, not more and not less.

Role of Sports in Weight Management

As per a Goa-based physician, sports is a better option than aerobics. This is because the body burns fat even when you are not playing, that’s the magic of sports. Because of the high-intensity workout, the body does not get time to sit idle and keeps the metabolic activities on even when the person is not playing.

There are two types of fats, one is the right fat and the other one is the additional fat. As the players work on their bodies, they mainly aim at reducing the body fat without doing any harm to the muscle strength. It is during the initial training days where the sportsperson can work on more than 90% of what makes his total body weight. To get the correct results, you need to follow the suitable diet as well.

Weight Loss

When it comes to losing weight, there are two different things which you need to work on. Number one is to burn calories and the other thing is to sweat out your body. Both these things should go hand in hand, you can’t miss out on one and work on the other. With sports activities, you can maintain a good fitness regime and eventually get your weight in control.

So, it is obvious that you will lose weight in the long run but this involves a lot of training and controlled diet. Getting the right nutrition is important, for building the right kind of body – the sports athlete kind of.

Be More Motivated

If you are playing as a team, then it’s just not about you. Teamwork comes into the picture, and the continuous efforts of the players will make you feel motivated after each match. For this, it is important to have a motivating team, who inspired you throughout the game. With this, you could be motivated and learn many tips at the end of the game.

Build Perseverance

Things are not easy my friend, you need to sacrifice your favorite all-time munches and work on the body to get the results. It may sound easy, but it’s not as simple as it sounds. It’s important that you keep up with the practice, make sure you never compromise on that.

In the end, sports is one of the important pillars which you can try climbing for building up the perseverance.

The more you play, the more you will sweat. This is where you will need a protein-rich diet, so you will have to choose a diet plan accordingly. Along with the fitness, you will require a good level of body fat so that you could increase the testosterone level. This is important for all sports person and anyone who is looking ways to get fit.

Well, not all the bodies will have the same changes. This is why we emphasise on joining a club and getting trained under a professional. Get yourself a trainer who could guide you through the game. If losing weight is your goal, then work it out, and choose the game that will get the work done for you.