Somatotype, body composition, and physical fitness in artistic gymnasts depending on age and preferred event.

In men's artistic gymnastics, results that are particularly appreciated are those obtained in all-around and individual events such as the floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bar. However, few studies have explored the dependency of anthropometric characteristics and fitness from age category or the event preferred by gymnasts. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare the somatic type, body composition and values of some anthropometric and fitness characteristics and indices of gymnasts according to age and preferred event.

Balance in handstand and postural stability in standing position in athletes practicing gymnastics.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare and analyse of relationships between stability indices registered in two positions: standing and handstand in athletes practicing gymnastics at various levels of advancement.

Methods: The study included 46 athletes practicing gymnastics. The research tool was posturograph CQ-Stab 2P.

Relationship between postural control and muscle activity during a handstand in young and adult gymnasts.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between muscle activity and inter-muscle contributions patterns and postural control during a handstand. Additionally, outcomes were compared between young and adult gymnasts (mean ± SD: 13.9 ± 0.