
The goal of any strength and conditioning program should be to develop a sound training process that improves gymnastics potential and performance while also reducing potential injuries. Begin planning by starting from your last major competition of the season (ex- JO Nationals) and work your way backward when designing your program. These blocks can be further broken down into smaller blocks (microcycles), usually a week in duration. Each block is referred to as a mesocycle. The competitive year is broken up into blocks of time (usually 4-6 weeks).


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On the other hand, the RG training is composed also by light intensity exercises (specific exercises such as flexibility training, apparatus handling techniques, etc.) and moments (stops for explanations and corrections) that are essential for the improvement of technique, tactics, physical, intellectual and psychological development in gymnasts' performance. Several exercises characterized by a hard work of strength and endurance (ballet and warm-up) were classified as light intensity probably due to lack of changes in the body axis and/or displacement. The higher intensity level in the training (moderate to very vigorous intensity exercises) corresponding especially to the training of routines parts. We observed the following training activities in the training session: flexibility training, ballet, warm-up, apparatus and body technique, routines (parts and isolate elements) and conditioning. The most part of the training presented light intensity training activities (65%). The gymnasts were in the basic preparatory period of periodization and it was observed that 35% of training session was composed by moderate to very vigorous intensity exercises. Training activities (types of exercises performed) in the evaluated session were recorded. Accelerometers (ActiGraph, model GT3X+) were used to estimate the gymnasts energy expenditure during training session, in two periods - morning and afternoon. Nine gymnast, from Brazilian National Group Team (20.8☑.9 years old), were studied. The aim of this study was to analyze the training intensity and training activities in rhythmic gymnasts.
