The health benefits of gymnastics: What are the pros and cons of doing gymnastics?

More information about gymnastics

Is gymnastics good for your health? Is it a good sport that is accessible to everyone? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gymnast, you’ll find in the list below the advantages and also the problems that you might encounter when practising gymnastics.

What is gymnastics? Definition and information!

Gymnastics covers various sub-activities such as acrobatic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, artistic gymnastics and aerobic gymnastics.

Above all, it is an exercise that enables people to move their bodies in space with a certain flexibility and suppleness. Practised since ancient times by Greek athletes, it was long reserved for men. Since the Second World War, this physical activity has become much more modern, more dynamic and more user-friendly, with disciplines such as Fitness and Aquagym.

The advantages and benefits of gymnastics

Gymnastics is a discipline with many advantages. Here are just a few of them:

• Gymnastics strengthens muscles and makes joints more flexible
• Gymnastics provides tone, flexibility and energy
• Gymnastics gently works the cardiovascular system and breathing
• Gymnastics promotes relaxation and well-being
• Gymnastics allows you to rediscover your body

The pros and cons of gymnastics

Gymnastics has very few disadvantages. However, in certain cases (diabetes, asthma, joint or muscle problems, growth problems in children, etc.) it’s worth keeping an eye on. Whether rhythmic or artistic, gymnastics is a discipline that requires precision and coordination. It’s best to be patient and diligent before you know how to perform the movements properly. Finally, the most common pathologies in gymnastics are sprains, fractures and tendonitis.