Study on the Use of Static Strength Elements in the Performance Aerobic Gymnastics

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze from the quantity point of view the elements of static strength incorporated in the exercises of the final competitors in the five events of the last two Aerobic Gymnastic World Championships, held at Ulm (Germany), in 2008 and Rodez (France), in 2010. In the Aerobic Gymnastics, the Group of Static Strength Elements incorporates, according to the Code de Pointage of the International Gymnastic Federation 6 Families with 52 elements. In Performance Aerobic Gymnastics, the elements are distributed in four difficulty groups, as follows: A Group - Dynamic strength, B Group – Static strength, C Group - Jumps and leaps, and D Group – Balance and flexibility. The different modalities of the show offer multiple solutions in the composition profile as concerns not only the motion harmony, aesthetics, spectator-appeal, difficulty, dynamism, and inspired transmission of ideas through motion but also its performances thanks to combined qualities.