| What began as part of the fitness craze over 20 years ago
has now become a dynamic and exciting competitive sport. Simply put,
Aerobic Gymnastics combines aerobic choreography and gymnastics elements.
These phenomenally fit athletes perform incredibly fast, eye catching
routines to upbeat music. Their nonstop performance incorporates complex
and high intensity movement patterns which originate from traditional
aerobic dance. Judges are evaluating each athlete on their ability to
deliver perfectly executed elements of difficulty with artistic flair. The
winning routine shows excellent technique with a balance between airborne,
floor and aerobic dance. It includes elements of dynamic and static strength, flexibility,
balance and the ability to perform high flying jumps. The competitor must
also include various combinations and sequences from the list of 7 basic
aerobic steps: Knee Lift, Kick, Jacks, Lunge, March, Jog and Skip. Both men and women have been enjoying Aerobic Gymnastics since the mid
80's, when the International Gymnastics Federation (F.I.G) accepted it as
a proud member of the worldwide gymnastics 'family'. Although not yet an
Olympic event, Sports Aerobics appeals to dancers, fitness enthusiasts and
gymnasts alike. I n Aerobic Gymnastics, athletes may perform as Individuals, Mixed Pairs, Trio or as a Group of six. The Trio and Group can be any combination of men or women. Although creativity and expression are critical factors at every level of performance, it's the intricate 'lifts' performed in the Pairs, Trio and Group competitions that really excite the crowd!
Aerobic Gymnastics at Pinewood Head Coach - Sarah Webber Pinewood has members in the National 15 - 17 Squad and National Development Squad. Pinewood's athletes are always producing fantastic results including British Champions in the Pair event with Ellie Spooner and Fay Manning. These two very talented athletes also competed at the World Age Group Games in China in the trio event.
Welsh Open June 3rd NAC Lauren King 1st Amy Woods 1st FIG Ella Augier 1st Jaime Carter 1st Ella Augier, Lauren King and Kaylynn Brant 1st Jaime Carter and Amy Woods 1st Alex Strachen Cup March 3rd and 4th NAC Lauren King 2nd Amy Woods 1st FIG Ella Augier 2nd Ella Augier, Lauren King, Kaylynn Brant 2nd Jaime Carter 1st
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